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The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:00 p.m.
Chair Randall Christensen and Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen
Schonning, and Susan Tade were present. Commissioner Rochelle Sweeney was absent and
excused Also present were Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel and Planning
Assistant Angel Smith.
There was a motion by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Koenig to
approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to approve
the minutes of the March 2, 2017 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
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Chair Christensen explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
None at this time.
7a) April 5, 2017 Annual Council — Commission Meeting
The Commission reviewed the PowerPoint Presentation prepared for the Annual Council -
Commission Meeting and discussed the highlights of the 2016 Planning and Development items.
Chairman Christensen commented on last year's meeting and provided some insight to the
Commission on this annual presentation in the event he is not able to attend.
The general consensus of the Commission was that the revised PowerPoint Presentation
accurately reflected the 2016 Planning Commission Applications and Discussion Items.
There is a Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for March 30th should additional discussion
on the presentation of this annual report be desired.
7b) 2020-2040 Comprehensive Planning Process:
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Business and Development Director Eitel commented on the issues identified on the 2010
Planning Issues Map helped shape the planning & development activities of the Community and
public and private partnerships and investments in redevelopment and infrastructure
improvements, citing the following examples:
- Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Opportunities:
* 2018 planned improvements, as cooperative project with Hennepin County and
MnDOT.
* 2nd phase of these improvements from Bass Lake Road to 694, tentatively
scheduled for 2020.
* The EDA's investment/acquisition of distressed proper -ties along the corridor, one
of which resulted in the Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center (15 8 senior apartments).
- Redevelopment of Brookdale
o Shingle Creek Crossing
- Existing trails
o Three River Park District Regional Trail System
o Xerxes Ave. and Bass Lake Road trail improvements
o Trail connections within the HWY 252 Corridor and connections to Mississippi
River Trail
o Potential Trail Connection (57th Ave. trail extension to Mississippi River)
- Opportunity Site and Northbrook Site (57th & Logan)
- Humboldt Ave. and Humboldt Square improvement area
Discussion / identifying future planning issues (2020 Issues Map)
There was a brief discussion on a 2020 Issues Map and the potential opportunities of getting
public input during the summer to identify issues for the next comprehensive planning cycle.
Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT)
There was a brief discussion on the use of a SWOT exercise by the Planning Commission in
identifying issues and opportunities to better understanding the challenges and opportunities that
could influence the planning for the next 10 year planning cycle and long term visioning of the
community
Commissioner MacMillan shared with the Commission his initial items that he had identified:
Strengths:
Diversity, Police Department, Location, Financial Stability (City's AA rating), Amphitheater,
Community Center, Earle Brown Heritage Convention Center, Diverse Businesses, Affordable
Housing Stock.
Opportunities:
Business land redevelopment, WIFI, Changes to Fees, Social Media WIFI, Communications —
emergency alerts, upcoming events, broadcasts, New Businesses
Weakness
Licensing Fees, Undeveloped areas, Social Media, WIFI, High School Graduation Rate,
Communication, Code Enforcement — property maintenance
Threats
Social Media, Change, Water, Complacency
The consensus of the Commission that they should continue to pursue using a SWOT analysis as
a planning exercise in the future meetings as the Comprehensive Plan is being discussed.
Mr. Eitel referenced that a report of the recent Council -Staff Retreat on Strategic Planning and
Goal setting included s SWOT analysis which should be available within the near future as a
possible guide in identifying a number of the top items that could also be used to obtain public
input on. Additionally, he referenced the recent report by the Morris — Leatherman Group on the
Citizen Survey that was presented at the February 27th City Council Meeting, noting the potential
of having a video of the presentation available for the Commission's viewing,
There was a motion by Commissioner Tade, seconded by Commissioner Schonning, to adjourn
the Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER )
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and assigned Secretary to the Planning Commission of
the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular
Session of the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 16,
2017.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the Planning Commission approved said minutes at its March -30, 2017 regular
meeting.
Acti Secretary Randall Christensen, Chair