HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 06-01 PC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN
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Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227
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Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting
1 June 2010
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Gem Lake was called to
order by Chairman Craig Rafferty on Tuesday, June I , 2010 at 7:03 p.m. in the
Gem Lake City Hall conference room.
The following members were present: Chairman Craig Rafferty, Planning
Commissioner Beth Herzog.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES
Planning Commission Agenda: Chairman Rafferty asked for any changes,
deletions or added agenda items. None was given, so proceeded to move
forward with the meeting.
Planning Commission Minutes: Chairman Rafferty called to approve the May
Planning Commission meeting minutes. The May Planning Commission minutes
were discussed and upon motion by Commissioner Herzog and seconded by
Chairman Rafferty, the May minutes were approved. Ayes — 2, Nays — 0.
NEW BUSINESS
July Planning Commission Meeting: There will be no Planning Commission
meeting in July 2010.
Letter for Discussion Relating to Car Sales: The letter was from Fritz.
Magnusson, a resident of Gem Lake regarding the property at Scheuneman
Road and County Road E. The letter stated "This property has a long history of
violations and environmental problems. There was a gas tank leakage problem
in the 1980s when the property was owned by Shorty Urban. There is also a
history of using this property to sell used cars repaired by the current tenant, junk
vehicles. Previous City Council and Planning Commission have been very
cautious about expanding used car sales in the city due to the nature of the
business and the clients they tend to attract. .."which Chairman Rafferty read to
the Planning Commission. The couple interested in buying the property were not
present at this meeting, but had attended the May Planning Commission meeting.
and they were to fill out the paperwork by the middle of May and no steps have.
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been takers to fill out ariy paperwork for this property. It was discussed among
the Planning Commission and they would like to see some business move into
that property versus having it empty. Paul Emeott stated that he would also like
to see something other than a used car lot at that corner and maybe keep it a
gas station. Paul also feels the sheriff should be checking the used car lots more
often.
Planning Commission Alternate: Chairman Rafferty mentioned that the
Planning Commission recommended an alternate for the Planning Commission.
and sent forward the recommendation to the City Council. At this point, two
people constitute.a quern to vote.
Comp Plan — Chapters Five and Six: Attorney Trevor Oliver is working towards
an ordinance so a public hearing can be planned. The ordinances need to be
worked on right away before further corrections can be made to the Comp Plan.
The Planning Commission will need to go forward with Attorney Oliver to rewrite
some sections and will wait until they hear from Attorney Oliver.
ADJOURN
Upon motion by Commissioner Herzog and seconded by Chairman Rafferty,
the June 1, 2010 regular meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at
7:51 p.m. Ayes 2, Nays —0..
APPROVED:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Julie Newkirk
Recording Secretary
Craig Rafferty
Chairman
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