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MINUTES
January 31, 1994
Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman
Glenna Bealka, Dorothy Foster, Rob Hamlin,
Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, Darwin Wald
Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director
Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner
Members Absent: Duane Elliott, Jay Kimble
The Planning Commission held a public meeting on the Comprehensive
Plan Update. Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. He introduced Planning Commission members and explained the
Commission's process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. He also
introduced others who were present: Mayor Hooley and Councilmember
Cummings; Mike Polehna, Del Peterson, and Michelle Roettger of the
Parks and Recreation Commission; Roger Tomten of the Heritage
Preservation Commission; and Molly Shodeen of the DNR.
Ann Pung-Terwedo discussed preservation in general and showed
slides of historic sites and structures in the City.
• Steve Russell discussed the planning areas included in the Plan and
how future population growth will be accommodated. He also
discussed traffic, economic development, parks, and housing.
Following a short break at 8:30, the meeting was opened to comments
and questions from the audience:
Dave Erickson, Stillwater Township, asked who decided on the
planning issues. Steve Russell responded that this is not the Plan
being presented - these are the issues that need to be addressed in
the Plan for policy direction. Barbara Rosamilia, Stillwater, asked
about plans for mass transit. Corey Mohen of Stillwater suggested
a weekend workshop be held for greater citizen participation. He
also suggested that the City consider a citizens committee to
assist with information on parks and open space. Chairman Fontaine
stated that the Commission is considering holding Ward meetings on
the Plan.
Ken Wilson, Stillwater Township, questioned the goal of maintaining
the character of the community when the Plan projects population
and commercial growth. Another Township resident asked about urban
sprawl versus planned growth. Steve Russell explained that the
Plan would called for staged growth.
A Stillwater Township resident asked that the Commission plan for
open space and for a centralized shopping district.
• David Stone, Stillwater Township, questioned why the City could not
retain its identity as a small river town and consider the concept
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of not expanding. Richard Schultz, Stillwater Township, asked why
Township residents were not surveyed. Chairman Fontaine responded
that a Township Board member has been in attendance at every Comp.
Plan Update meeting.
Ann Thompsen, Stillwater Township, asked that the City not annex
properties in the Highway 96 and 15 area. Nancy Purcell of
Stillwater asked if growth is inevitable.
Barbara Menninger, Stillwater Township, stated she has 1,000
signatures on a petition to cease further annexation.
John Melville of Stillwater suggested that the City gather
information from various sports groups in the area and take a look
at the need for more sports facilities.
Diane O'Bryan, Stillwater Township, stated that the Township now
supports the City's tax base by paying $65,000 to the City for fire
protection.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Darwin Wald, seconded by Don Valsvik to adjourn the
meeting at 10:10 p.m. Carried.
Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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