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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Page 2 known Mr. Grefenberg when both were former residents in Minneapolis, Vice Chair Gisselquist 48 noted that Mr. Grefenberg was prone to statements that often “stirred the pot.” 49 City Planner Thomas Paschke, from a process standpoint, clarified that the meeting minutes 50 should serve as a clear representation of what was said at a meeting; and if the comments were 51 stated, that is an accurate record. However, to ensure the draft meeting minutes reflect the 52 verbiage and what actually transpired at that meeting, Mr. Paschke advised that staff could 53 review the meeting DVD. Regarding any determination of corruption, Mr. Paschke cautioned that 54 this may not be in the realm of Planning Commission business; and while the meeting record 55 needed to be very clear and accurate, any responses or resolution to allegations of corruption 56 could and should be dealt with by a different group outside this body. Mr. Paschke advised that 57 staff would review the meeting record for those areas of concern expressed by the Commission, 58 and modify them accordingly if so indicated. Mr. Paschke noted that staff’s review may result in 59 no changes being made; but if commissioners gave staff their blessing to make that 60 determination, staff could do so. Mr. Paschke advised that the other option would be for the 61 Commission itself to see what was actually stated at the meeting by their personal review. 62 Vice Chair Gisselquist suggested that, following staff’s review and clarification of actual 63 statements, if necessary, a different avenue could then be taken. 64 MOTION 65 Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Lester to approve regular meeting 66 minutes of July 11, 2012 as amended; directing staff to review those areas discussed 67 through review of the meeting DVD regarding negative comments made by meeting 68 appellants; and make revisions to the permanent record if and as applicable; with staff 69 asked to report back to the Planning Commission their findings for determination if further 70 steps are indicated. 71 Ayes: 5 72 Nays: 0 73 Abstentions: 1 (Gisselquist) 74 Motion carried. 75 4. Communications and Recognitions: 76 a. From the Public (Public Comment on items not on the agenda) 77 No one appeared to speak at this time. 78 b. From the Commission or Staff 79 None. 80 5. Public Hearing 81 Vice Chair Gisselquist reviewed the protocol for Public Hearings and subsequent process. 82 PLANNING FILE 12-010 83 Request by MidAmerica Auctions for approval of outdoor storage of motor vehicles as an 84 INTERIM USE at6 2755 Long Lake Road 85 Vice Chair Gisselquist opened the Public Hearing for File 12-001 at approximately 6:48 p.m. 86 Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd briefly summarized the request by the applicant for approval of 87 outdoor storage for motor vehicles at2755 Long Lake Road via an INTERIM USE; as detailed in 88 the Request for Planning Commission Action dated August 1, 2012. Mr. Lloyd noted that this 89 location is a former automobile dealership; and that the request for outdoor storage of vehicles 90 was for up to a maximum of five (5) years. 91 Mr. Lloyd reported on the public information open house held by the applicant, with a 92 representative from a neighboring business attending, and seeking clarification, but having no 93 significant issues. Mr. Lloyd advised that the only other response received was from Magellan 94 Pipeline Company, L. P. as noted in the staff report attachments and their lack of any issue as 95 long as there would be no interference with their pipeline easements or locations. Mr. Lloyd 96 advised that this was not an issue. 97