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Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted that as the procedure for <br />preliminary plat may make it difficult to meet for the first meeting in June, a special meeting may <br />be needed in June. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted he would be gone June 12th to June 20th. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated he is gone from June 22nd to the end of the month. <br /> <br />Case #10 Staff Update <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated the City Council has awarded <br />the contract to begin construction of Sunwood Drive and utilities thru the Town Center. He <br />noted work should begin in early May. He also noted the Town Center won top honors for <br />Commtmity Impact award from the Minnesota Business Journal. He stated the project has <br />received several notoriety awards, and offered kudos to everyone. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon advised at the April 27th meeting, the <br />City Council held a public hearing on an interim ordinance that would prohibit platting and <br />subdivision in the Rural Developing Area for 90 days. He stated the purpose of the moratorium <br />is to provide some time for the City Council and the Planning Commission to consider revised <br />development guidelines in this zoning district. He indicated the cun:ent minimum lot size in this <br />district is 2.5 acres. He further advised it is Staff's opinion that such development may further <br />complicate sewer and water extension scenarios, and ultimately make the comprehensive <br />planning process more difficult for parts of the City outside the current urban services area. He <br />stated the City Council has not yet determined the timeline for the planning process. He <br />indicated thc interim ordinance will be on the May 11, 2004 Council agenda for adoption, and <br />Staff anticipates bringing a draft ordinance to the City Council and Planning Commission over <br />thc summer. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted the Council also adopted a map for Highway 10. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated this was con'ect. He stated it <br />was a monumental task, and Mn/Dot was very impressed the City was able to manage it. <br /> <br />Case #11 Zoning Bulletin <br /> <br />Thc Zoning Bulletin was noted. <br /> <br />OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated that besides the comprehensive <br />plan review they should anticipate work shops or special meetings this summer for the Town <br />Center. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/May 6, 2004 <br /> Page 21 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />