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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-07-20221 Approved Minutes December 7, 2022 Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2022 Vice Chair Pointner called a Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on December 7, 2022. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Michael Boo, Commissioners Marc Anderson, Clark Gregor, Julie Olson, and Donovan Saba. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bryan Oakley and Julie Pointner STAFF PRESENT: Planning and Development Manager Chloe McGuire Chair Boo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Plymouth Forum Approval of Agenda Commissioner Olson commented that she is a liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission and would like to provide an update. Chair Boo noted that could be done under New Business. Councilmember Carroll commented that at the appropriate time he would also like to make a few comments. Chair Boo commented that could also be done under new business. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Olson, to approve the agenda with the noted additions. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda (4.1) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on November 2, 2022. (4.2) 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning and Development Manager McGuire provided more details on Item 4.2, noting that it is an informational item to keep the Commission informed. She noted that if additional discussion were desired, the Commission could remove the item from the Consent Agenda. 2 Approved Minutes December 7, 2022 Commissioner Anderson commented that he would like to have a brief discussion on 4.2 and suggested that be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Chair Boo noted that could be considered as Item 6.2. Motion was made by Commissioner Gregor, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the consent agenda as amended. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. New Business (6.1) Review 2023 Work Program Planning and Development Manager McGuire provided an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Anderson asked if there is information known on the Wal-Mart site that the city has acquired and whether that would occur in 2023 or 2024. Planning and Development Manager McGuire replied that the Four Seasons Mall demolition has begun, and the city is working with a private development company on that. She stated that the city is the property is owner, but the developer would be the applicant and it would follow the regular land use review process. Chair Boo commented that he understands that the items added are there for study and staff may or may not have recommendations. Planning and Development Manager McGuire replied that staff will begin research now on the items marked for Q1 and Q2. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Olson, to approve the work plan. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. (6.2) 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Commissioner Anderson commented that he was surprised to see this on the Consent Agenda and typically the Commission provides comments. He stated that he was drawn to the total amount of money budgeted for various projects noting almost $62,000,000 in 2023 with a descending program over the next ten years decreasing to $23,000,000 in the last year. He asked why there would be such a diminishing range of projects. Planning and Development Manager McGuire replied that some of the projects have been frontloaded because funding has already been secured, noting that some funding was secured through grants. She stated that funding has not yet been secured for projects later in the plan. Chair Boo noted that as new projects come forward, he would anticipate that additional funds will come forward as well. 3 Approved Minutes December 7, 2022 Commissioner Gregor noted several line items for electric vehicles, noting the purchase of a 2019 vehicles in 2032 and asked for more details. Planning and Development Manager McGuire replied that those line items are estimates of what may be to come. She stated that there are two electric vehicles already in the fleet and would image that those are placeholders for replacement vehicles. Councilmember Carroll commented that EV charging stations were approved for city hall and some of the parks. He noted that part of that program provided three electric vehicles for the city to use and even though the city did not expend funds, perhaps that would be the full depreciation of those vehicles at that time. Motion was made by Commissioner Gregor, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend that the City Council approve the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. (6.3) Updates Commissioner Olson provided an update on recent activity and items of discussion by the Park and Recreation Commission. (6.4) Other Comments Councilmember Carroll commented that he did not seek reelection to the council this year and Commissioner Gregor was elected to fill his seat. He noted that he will miss being a member of the council and liaison to the commission but stated that he was elected to serve on the legislature. He stated that he has enjoyed his time serving as a liaison to the commission, noting that it continues to be an outstanding commission with members that provide a value to the city. The Commission thanked Councilmember Carroll for his service and wished him well in his new position. Adjournment Chair Boo adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.