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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, January 07, 2009 Page 8 couldn’t anticipate all land use applications throughout the year particularly with the current economic market, he anticipated that the work plan could be helpful in scheduling longer-term issues and projects. Mr. Trudgeon sought comment and any modifications from the Commission after their initial review of the document at their leisure, suggesting ratification of a more formal document at the Commission’s February 2009 meeting. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the City had nine (9) months for updating the zoning map and pertinent zoning code sections after City Council adoption and Metropolitan Council approval of the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan to ensure their consistency. Mr. Trudgeon briefly summarized the remainder of the staff report and proposed 2009 Work Plan; suggesting that the level of detail for some of the proposed work may indicate creation of subcommittees or outside consultant services. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff had included 2009 budget revenue for, and was preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire such a consultant to provide technical assistance and innovative ideas (i.e., shoreline management). Mr. Trudgeon asked that the Planning Commission consider how they wanted their Zoning C ode to look; separate uses that were distinct and graduated, or more free-form; and which would be practical for the City of Roseville. Mr. Trudgeon advised that he anticipated approval of the Comprehensive Plan by the Metropolitan Council by May or June of 2009; and anticipated the Planning Commission to dictate their involvement, as well as public participation and interest. Mr. Trudgeon advised that one specific area of discussion by the Commission, as well as the City Council, would include Master Plans on a case by case basis, and whether to include them in the Comprehensive Plan or not. Mr. Trudgeon noted that many of the zoning amendments were minor (i.e., interest in turf establishment as indicated by the City Council), while others may require a major overhaul; and staff monitoring of the Northeast Diagonal; Rice Street Corridor; land use cases; road design as under discussion by the Ramsey County Technical Advisory Committee; and subsequent coordination of these discussion areas. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff was recommending proceeding with construction of the Twin Lakes infrastructure during 2009, to have it in place and ready for development in the area when upon economic recovery. Discussion between staff and Commissioners included the Snelling Avenue Transit Corridor; parking issues at Rosedale Shopping Center with the expansion and success of the entertainment complex there; staff’s ongoing discussions with Rosedale Property Management and Metropolitan Transit on actual and perceived parking issues, as well as extension of leases for the Park and Ride facility and the bus terminal/transfer station. Further discussion included historical perspectives on code amendments, including different sections and cross-referencing sections; level of authority and responsibility for enforcement (i.e., zoning versus land use related to nuisance violations); safety and access issues related to sidewalks, pathways, and other needed amenities for a first-ring suburb such as Roseville (i.e., in the areas of Snelling Avenue, Northwestern College, and other areas); and MnDOT’s development and study of an initiative called “Complete Streets,” addressing land use relative to trunk highways and their integration within a community addressing all levels of traffic (i.e., bike, pedestrian, freight, car, access points), and looking beyond the pavement between the curbs; and application of new methodologies to old concepts. Discussion was held related to the Planning Commission’s role related to finding recreational or park land in District 14, with staff advising that the Commission may have a role in the review process as the Parks and Recreation Department and Commission anticipated work on the enter Parks Master Plan, with a portion scheduled for completion in 2009; and noting that they were aware of the interest in that as part of their ongoing discussions. Further discussion included formal and/or informal training for individual Planning Commissioners or as a body, based on limited funds available, with staff encouraging