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City of Centerville <br /> Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br /> January 26, 2021 <br />Question 2: The Planning and Zoning requires a commitment on the first Tuesday of each month <br />plus potential other workshops. Do you foresee any problems attending these meetings on a regular <br />basis? Have you ever attended a Planning and Zoning meeting, and if so, when? <br /> <br />Question 3: The Planning Commission is often required to make recommendations on <br />controversial applications. Describe the steps you will go through as a commissioner to make <br />decisions. Who will you listen to and where will you go for advice? <br /> <br />Question 4: How do you feel about your ability to provide objective recommendations on land <br />use applications and other ordinance issues? <br /> <br />Question 5: Not everyone always agrees with one another. Can you describe a time when you <br />worked as part of a team to reach a consensus? <br /> <br />Question 6: Do you have any questions for us? <br /> <br />a. Pat Branch <br /> <br />1. Mr. Branch answered that he has been interested in the Planning and Zoning Commission since <br />joining the Parks and Rec Committee. His qualifications are that he is a resident of Centerville and <br />enjoys living in the city. Mr. Branch also spoke about his career in the military and as the vice <br />president of a company. He said he has a good record of leadership and making sound judgements <br />and takes a lot of input before making those judgements. <br /> <br />2. Mr. Branch said that he has not attended a Planning and Zoning meeting. He said that he lives <br />in two different places (Minnesota and Maryland), but as long as meetings are held via Zoom, he <br />can attend all meetings. <br /> <br />3. Mr. Branch stated that he makes independent decisions, and would make them based on what <br />he feels is best for the citizens and the city. He would look to City Council and their objectives <br />and planning doctrine, city ordinances, City Administrator Statz, and City Attorney Curt Glaser. <br />He also stated that if there were controversial questions from residents about their property, he <br />would look to the opinions of neighbors and how they might be affected. <br /> <br />4. Mr. Branch said he feels he has good judgement. During his career in the military he had <br />experience balancing inputs and making decisions. <br /> <br />5. Mr. Branch said that he joined the Parks and Rec Committee in 2008 when there was not a lot <br />of funding for the parks. The committee started the Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Runs to raise money to <br />improve the parks. <br /> <br />6. Mr. Branch asked about the number of members and openings on the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission, and meeting frequency. He also asked about the responsiveness of the commission, <br />due to only meeting once per month. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />