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CITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail Cit PgemlakeMN.org Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting 3 April 2012 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Gem Lake was called to order by Chairperson Faith Kuny on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:02 p.m. at the Gem Lake City Hall conference room. The following members were present: Chairperson Faith Kuny, and Planning Commissioners Arthur Pratt and Derrick Wippich. Commissioners Dan Marier and Beth Herzog were not in attendance. Planning Commission April Agenda: Chairperson Kuny asked for any changes, deletions, or added agenda items. None was given and upon motion by Commissioner Pratt and seconded by Commissioner Wippich; the April 3, 2012 agenda was approved. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. March Planning Commission Minutes: The March Planning Commission minutes were reviewed and upon motion by Commissioner Pratt and seconded by Commissioner Wippich, the March Planning Commission minutes were approved. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. OLD BUSINESS Tom Hansen Property: Chairperson Faith Kuny discussed the informal presentations from the two developers. There was discussion regarding the Gate Way Ordinance for the hockey arena development. Commissioner Pratt and Commissioner Wippich were concerned on what the hours would be for the hockey arena. Commissioner Wippich stated two years ago there was talk regarding building a Senior Living facility on the property. The hockey arena would take up all the acres and the Senior Living would take up eight acres of the property. There are some concerns regarding the residents living close to the property. The developer for the hockey arena wants to schedule a meeting with the residents living close to the acres and the Planning Commission is waiting for a date. Commissioner Wippich stated at one point the Hansen's was going to donate some of the land to the City of Gem Lake.