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Approved
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Chair David Kubat
Vice-Chair Krueger
Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr.
Commissioner Richard Nelson
Commissioner Les Kuiper
Commissioner Thompson
Absent: Commissioner Gloria Semmelink
Staff: Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
Council Liaison, Russ Koski
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to Approve the Agenda
as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:39 PM or shortly thereafter)
Administrator Statz reviewed this item as presented in the packet. The public meeting was opened
at 6:39pm.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to open the public hearing.
All in favor. Motion carried.
1. Easement Vacation – 1844 Old Mill Court
Mike Palmer at 1844 Old Mill Court agrees with Administrator Statz’s assessment of the easement
vacation and wishes to move forward.
There were no other public comments.
Motion by Commissioner Kuiper seconded by Commissioner Nelson to close the public
hearing. All in favor. Motion carried.
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V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES
1. None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Annual Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
Administrator Statz introduced this item. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to appoint David
Kubat as Chair and Jon Krueger as Vice-Chair. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Ordinance Review – # 156, Section 156, 104 Temporary Dwellings & Structures
Administrator Statz introduced this item as presented in the packet. The current ordinance does not
allow occupancy in RVs or tents. A summary of proposed revisions is in the packet, along with a
redline version of proposed changes and a clean copy of the ordinance. A sample permit for self-
permitting is also included in the packet.
Chair Kubat noted that the language as written does not put a time limit on occupancy of a tent; he
recommended adding language that adds limitation(s), such as no continuous occupancy of a tent.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to call for a public hearing in
March on this ordinance. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Issue Discussion – Moratorium on Cannabis Sales
Administrator Statz reviewed the item as presented in the packet. He noted that some cities are
waiting to see what others are doing. Discussion ensued about the sale and regulation of products
(both online and in stores); issuing licenses like we do for tobacco and liquor. Other considerations
include fees and limits on the number of licenses. Administrator Statz reported that he asked the
schools to keep us posted on issues that may arise.
Administrator Statz reviewed options for next steps, noting that we could do any of the following:
study the issue, take public input, watch the legislature, stay in touch with League of MN cities,
watch other cities, or draft an ordinance.
Administrator Statz recommended making a list of what the Commission wants to see in an
ordinance and our attorney will then draft one.
This topic was for discussion only. No motion was made.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept Resignation of Commissioner Semmelink and Declaration of a Vacancy
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Administrator Statz introduced this item and reviewed next steps to fill the vacancy. Chair Kubat
and other members of the Commission thanked Gloria for her service.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to accept Commissioner
Semmelink’s resignation and declare a vacancy on the Commission. All in favor. Motion
carried.
2. Easement Vacation – 1844 Old Mill Court
Administrator Statz introduced this item prior to the public hearing being held and no other
discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to vacate the current
easement and replace it with the proposed easement. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 6, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
There were no amendments to the minutes
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to approve the December 6,
2022 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IX. Announcements and Updates
1. Council Member Liaison
Councilmember Koski reported that there was a fire steering committee meeting. He also expressed
his appreciation of former councilmember Lakso and her years of service on the city council.
2. Administrator’s Report
Administrator Statz reviewed the report as presented in the packet, adding that we have an opening
on the Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Committee, and on City Council.
Administrator Statz also reported that Tony Smith has filled the EDA vacancy, a downtown market
study has been approved, and the owners of Kelly’s Korner are interested in redevelopment.
3. Planning and Zoning Action Items Tracker
Administrator Statz reviewed the Planning and Zoning Action Items Tracking sheet, noting updates
where needed.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn the meeting
at 8:21 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
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