ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON, VICE-CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Hooey [Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Kennealy [Timestamp]

Commissioners held elections for the leadership roles. Commissioner Holmvig-Johnson was nominated for Chairperson, Commissioner Taraldsen for Vice-Chairperson, and Commissioner Surma for Secretary. All nominations passed unanimously without significant debate.

ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION VICE-CHAIRPERSON

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Surma [Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Hooey [Timestamp]

Following the election of the Chairperson, the Commission proceeded to elect the Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner Taraldsen was nominated for the role.

ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Holmvig-Johnson [Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Taraldsen [Timestamp]

The final leadership position to be filled was the Secretary. Commissioner Surma was nominated for this role.

APPOINTMENT OF LIAISONS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS

Dissent: None

Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A

The Commission discussed and agreed upon the assignment of commissioners to serve as liaisons to several city and community bodies, including City Council, HRA, School Board, Transportation Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and Sustainability Commission. One position, Community Services Advisory Commission, remained vacant.

REVIEW AND AMEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Taraldsen [Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Surma [Timestamp]

Planner Villa presented Staff Report No. 9c, detailing proposed amendments to Part 1, Section 7 of the Planning Commission bylaws. The amendment aimed to change the format of meetings, specifically moving the Open Forum to occur after the Approval of Agenda and Minutes. Planner Villa confirmed that similar bylaw changes were made in 2025.

ANNUAL RE-SCHEDULING TASK

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Hooey [Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Surma [Timestamp]

Planner Villa presented Staff Report No. 9d regarding the annual task of rescheduling specific Planning Commission meetings. The Commission considered and approved the rescheduling of two meetings: the May meeting from Monday, May 25th to Wednesday, May 27th, and the December meeting from Monday, December 28th to Monday, December 14th.