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City of Centerville <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />September 1, 2015 <br /> <br />1. Discussion on Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines <br /> <br />The Commission briefly discussed the City Code regarding the M1 (Mix Use) and M2 (Mixed Use <br />Neighborhood District) zoning districts which comprises the entire downtown area with a <br />possibility for an amendment due to the economic downturn and slower recovery period than <br />anticipated. City Administrator Ericson reminded Commissioners that Council had included this <br />topic as one of its 2015 City Focus Goals. The Commission briefly discussed those items from the <br />original plan that they desired to retain and incorporate into a newer version. They agreed that the <br />private sector developers will dictate downtown redevelopment. <br /> <br />V. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. Meeting with Ruffridge/Johnson General Contractor Jay Thorson, Dailey Companies <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson reported that staff had met with Ruffridge/Johnson and their general <br />contractor and architect to discuss development requirements, conditional use requirements and <br />were presented with the site plan and draft building plans. The Commission liked the preliminary <br />plans which called for a 19,000 square foot building with a rear lot fenced. <br /> <br />2. MnPASS Express <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson reported that Mr. Brad Larsen, MN Dot MnPASS Policy & Planning <br />Program Director, had attended the last Council meeting and presented them with an overview of <br />the I-35E Improvements and MnPASS Extension Project. <br /> <br /> <br />Administrator Ericsonbriefed the Commission regarding the MnPass Express Lanes that will be <br />opening at the end of 2015 on the northbound and southbound I-35E between Little Canada Road <br />and Cayuga Streets, Phase 2’s completion date of the end of 2016 involving construction of the <br />same lanes between Little Canada Road and County Road J (Southbound between County Road <br />96 and Little Canada Road) and (Northbound between County Road E and County Road J), <br />associated vehicle fees for usage, and hours of operation, those that can utilize for free and <br />penalties for violators. Administrator Ericson stated that similar lanes in alternative areas were <br />being considered with the Twin Cities and if individuals desired additional information they could <br /> <br />contact the MnPass web site or visit a local office. <br /> <br />3. Reschedule Regularly Scheduled Meeting of November 3, 2015 due to School District <br /> Elections, (November 10, 2015)? <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson stated that public meetings were prohibited on election day per state statute <br />204C.03 and requested that the Commission consider rescheduling its November meeting or move <br />it to an alternative date. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Koski to reschedule their <br />regularly scheduled Monday, November 3, 2015 meeting to November 2, 2015 commencing <br />at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />