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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-31 CPC MIN• STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION 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 Stillwater Planning Commission Minutes January 31, 1994 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 2