Planning Commission MTG 032426
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Planning Commission vacancy interviews
Planning Commission member appointment recommendation
City Council update
Approval of meeting minutes
Variance and Interim Use Permit request for horse keeping at 656 192nd Avenue
Areas of Interest (5)
- New Planning Commission member appointed despite split vote and confusion over vacancy counts.
- City transitioning to new legal counsel and civil abatement process for code violators starting May 31.
- Federal funding secured via Tom Emmer for $3 million toward Sims Road water and sewer expansion.
- Planning Commission debates the influence of the Metropolitan Council on local development autonomy.
- Fire department leasing two new fire engines via lease-to-own agreement.
Votes (3)
Recommendation to appoint Julie Lux to the Planning Commission
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Member · Seconded by Member
Approve minutes
Moved by Member · Seconded by Member
Notable Quotes (2)
Apparently Tom Emmer has gotten us $3 million to help with our sewer water up at the Sims Road area.
I would change the influence the Met Council has on our decision-making.
People (5)
Julie LuxDirector of Engineering (Medical Device Co)Interviewed for vacancy, highlighted background in growing businesses and technical engineering perspective.
1 quote
Interviewed for vacancy, highlighted background in growing businesses and technical engineering perspective.
“I view it as a representative of the city, but also to listen to the people and their perspective.”
On the role of a planning commissioner.
Lindsay PlaceApplicantApplicant seeking variance to keep a horse at 656 192nd Ave NE.
1 quote
Applicant seeking variance to keep a horse at 656 192nd Ave NE.
“I just really want to be able to bring my horse to live with me.”
Justification for variance request.
Suzanne UrklCity Council MemberProvided updates on city ordinances, attorney changes, and fire department leases.
1 quote
Provided updates on city ordinances, attorney changes, and fire department leases.
“We are looking at doing abatement for those who are not complying with our ordinances.”
Regarding code enforcement.
EricStaff/PlannerPresented the variance request for the applicant Lindsay Place.
Presented the variance request for the applicant Lindsay Place.
Kathleen ColeResidentSpoke in favor of the applicant's request.
1 quote
Spoke in favor of the applicant's request.
“I can see no problem with it being approved.”
Supporting the horse variance.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 24th, 2026: Planning Commission Meeting
- April 29th, 2026: City Town Hall