HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 02-21 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE," PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN
THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA
STUDY MEETING
CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 21, 1976
Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in study session
and was called to order at 9 : 30 a.m. by
Chairman Robert -"•-,reman.
Roll Call: Chairman Foreman, Commissioners Pierce,
Jacobson, and Horan. Also present were Dir-
ector of Public Works James Merila and
Director. of Planning and Inspection Blair
Tremere.
Review County Trans- The first item of business was review of the
portation Study Hennepin County Transportation Study. The
Director of Public Works presented an oral
and graphic explanation of the study and dis-
cussed his memo of February 19 , 1976, which
summarized the recommendations of the report.
An extensive discussion ensued.
Community Opinion Survey The next item of business was discussion of
the City Council request for recommended
methods of ascertaining community attitudes
on setback standards. The Secretary reviewed
several means by which such a survey could be
made : 1) Formal, professional opinion poll
with scientific analysis; 2) Initiation of
a Jaycee Commlznity Opinion Survey, similar to
past polls with an_emphasis -on the setback
issue; 3) Use of telephone company facilities
for mass polling; 4) A hybrid of some or all
of the above.
He recommended using the Jaycee Survey as the
basis with possible enhancements such as phone
contact and personal follow-up. He said this
general method was preferable because of the
limited scope of the question and the relative-
ly high cost of a professional survey which
would - be more appropriate for a broader study.
Following extensive discussion, it was the con-
sensus to direct the staff to prepare a work
plan, including cost estimates, and sample
format, for review and recommendation to the
City Council. It was also suggested that the
Secretary contact the Jaycees to coordinate
their assistance in the proposed project.
Commissioner Horan Left Commissioner Horan left the table at 11 :50 a.m.
The Meeting
Other Business : The Secretary and Director of Public Works re-
viewed several pending development items
through slides of various sites .
.Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 1 :00 p.m.
Chairman