HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 02-16 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Christensen at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Randall Christensen and Commissioners Alexander Koenig, Jack MacMillan, Stephen
Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney, and Susan Tade were present. Also present were Secretary to the
Planning Commission Tim Benetti, Director of Business & Development Gary Eitel, and
Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner Koenig, to
approve the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 26, 2017
There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to
approve the minutes of the January 26, 2017 meeting as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously.
5. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION
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.
6. PLANNING APPLICATION ITEMS
None at this time.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
7a) PLANNING STAFF UPDATES OF THE UPCOMING PROJECTS
(RELATED TO THE UPDATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AND ACTIVITIES MAP FOR YEAR 2017)
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Mr. Benetti provided an update on the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Projects, as well as on the
TH 252 Corridor conversion to freeway project. He noted the City Engineer is currently
reviewing the proposals received for the work and once he has decided which firm to use for the
project it will be underway.
Mr. Eitel updated the Commission on some of the Community Development projects in the
pipeline and their progress. He stated Mr. Benetti met with some people regarding Brooklyn
Boulevard Market pad site. Mr. Benetti stated they discussed potentially putting a retail market
store on that site. He stated Luther Automotive is possibly looking to build again on their old
sites space.
Mr. Eitel stated the Twins are looking to possibly sponsor a baseball program for kids and would
use one of the redevelopment sites. He touched base on the old regal site and what good
opportunities they could put on that site. He noted Brown college is finishing its classes that are
in session then they will close and the building will be closed.
Mr. Eitel stated there have been many changes to the Devin George project and noted it hasn't
moved forward at this time and their exclusive negotiating period with the City expired on
02/13/17. He stated it could still happen and they are currently looking to see if it can be
achieved.
Mr. Benetti noted both the HOM Store and Big Picture Twin Cities School applications were
approved by the City Council at their meeting on Monday, February 13, 2017.
Mr. Benetti stated it was his last day with the City of Brooklyn Center, he is moving onto another
City taking a different position. He stated he will miss everyone and it has had been an honor
working with everyone. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Benetti for his many years of service
and stated he will be greatly missed.
Commissioner Koenig expressed his gratitude for Mr. Benetti over the years and stated he has
always been so gracious and informative. The Commission echoed his sentiments and wished
Mr. Benetti well in his new position and future.
7b) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE STATUS
These were covered with 7a in the planning update status.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Koenig, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to
adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 8:08 p:m.
Chair
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