Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/28/2022

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Chairperson Bauer asked if there could be an article in the next Ramsey Resident related to this concept and then hold a public open house and public hearing. Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen replied that the next Ramsey st Resident will be mailed May 1 and therefore the deadline for article submission is next week. He confirmed that staff could draft an article on this topic. He asked if the Commission would like to hold the open house and public hearing in the same evening. Chairperson Bauer agreed that it has worked well to hold the open house prior to the regular meeting.He suggested having an article in the Ramsey Resident and then holding a public open house prior to the regular May meeting. Commissioner Walker asked if there is a way to place public notices in the Ramsey Resident. Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen replied that the Ramsey Resident is delivered every two months, with a deadline for articles one month prior to that date therefore that is not a good option. He stated that the City can use social media and can advertise on the City’s electronic message sign. He believed there would be an upcoming discussion on public notice, recognizing there are State minimums for notification,but the City can choose to go above that. Commissioner VanScoy stated that while he opposes the concept, he expects that it will ultimately pass. He confirmed the consensus of the Commission to support a duration of eight seconds for messages. He asked if the Commission would also like to pass on a recommendation for a size of 400 square feet. Commissioner Walker commented that if the recommendation was already passed on once and changed, it would seem that recommendation is not going to be accepted. Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen replied that this language was drafted by staff that is no longer with the City. He stated that he can attempt to track the changes from previous versions. 8. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT Chairperson Bauer noted that a new member should be joining the Commission at its next meeting. Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen provided an update on the hiring process for the vacant planning staff position. Commissioner Anderson stated that he hopes to be back for in person attendance at the next meeting. Commissioner Walker referenced a property that adjoins the north side of his property, on the end of Sapphire, which has been clear cut. He asked if there are any regulations against that activity. Planning Commission/ March 24, 2022 Page 17 of 18