--- ## title: BIG LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION ## author: Ned Noel date: D:20260602105357-05'00' --- ## Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Date: May 4, 2026 Page 1 of 3 ## BIG LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION ## MEETING MINUTES ## MAY 4, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Heidemann called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ## 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ## 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Vice-Chair Alan Heidemann, Paul Seefeld, Bryce Tradewell, Mason Busch, and Jake Geroux. Commissioners Absent: Lisa Odens, Tony Velishek. Also present: Planning Technician Tara Kohl, and Planning Consultant Kendra Lindahl from Landform Professional Services LLC. ## 4. ADOPT AGENDA Commissioner Tradewell motioned to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Busch. Unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 5. OPEN FORUM Vice-Chair Heidemann opened the open forum at 6:02 p.m. No one came forward. Vice-Chair Heidemann closed the open forum at 6:02 p.m. ## 6. APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2026 Vice-Chair Heidemann requested a correction to page 1 of the minutes, removing Paul Seefeld from Commissioners present. Commissioner Tradewell motioned to approve the April 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes with edits. Seconded by Commissioner Busch, unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 7. BUSINESS ## Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Date: May 4, 2026 Page 2 of 3 ## 7A. PUBLIC HEARING – AMENDMENTS TO SUBSECTION 1003.11 (R-5, RESIDENTIAL ## REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) AND SECTION 1004.03 (SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ## OVERLAY DISTRICT) OF CHAPTER 10 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE BIG LAKE CITY CODE Kendra Lindahl reviewed the staff memo summarizing proposed amendments to Subsection 1003.11 (R-5, Residential Redevelopment District) and Section 1004.03 (Shoreland Management Overlay District) of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Big Lake City Code. Lindahl shared that the goals of this Ordinance update are to modernize, improve clarity, and reduce conflicts while retaining the flexibility in the current ordinance and no significant policy changes are proposed. Commissioner Seefeld stated that it is good to streamline the code. Commissioner Geroux stated that the tables make it easier to read. Vice-Chair Heidemann opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. No one came forward. Vice-Chair Heidemann closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Commissioner Tradewell asked if there was a reason behind the code now requiring connection to City sewer and water. Lindahl replied that the provision was not new and is in the code today. Lindahl stated that it is preferable for residents to connect to City water and sewer when available. Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval of the proposed code revisions to Subsection 1003.11 (R-5, Residential Redevelopment District) And Sect…

--- ## author: Sandy Petrowski date: D:20260430165036-05'00' --- ## 1) CALL TO ORDER ## 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL (Members: A. Heidemann, L. Odens, P. Seefeld, T. Velishek, J. Geroux, M. Busch, B. Tradewell) ## 4) ADOPT AGENDA ## 5) OPEN FORUM ## 6) PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2026 ## 7) BUSINESS ITEMS 7A. PUBLIC HEARING – Amendments to Subsection 1003.11 (R-5, Residential Redevelopment ## District) and Subsection 1004.03 (Shoreland Management Overlay District) of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Big Lake City Code. 7B. PUBLIC HEARING – Zoning Map Amendments to reflect changes to the Shoreland Overlay District – Continued to June 1, 2026 meeting ## 8) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT ## 9) COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT ## 10) OTHER ## 11) ADJOURN Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming meeting of the Big Lake Planning Commission. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change. Notice of City Council Quorum: A quorum of the City Council members may be present at this meeting. No action will be taken by the Council. ## AGENDA ## BIG LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ## COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 4, 2026 6:00 p.m. ## Prepared By: ## Tara Kohl, Planning Technician ## Meeting Date: 5/4/2026 Item No. 6 ## Item Description: April 6, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes ## Reviewed By: Marie Popp, Community ## Development Director ## Reviewed By: ## ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve the April 6, 2026 Big Lake Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented. ## B ## ACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The draft minutes of the April 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting are attached for review. ## FINANCIAL IMPACT ## N/A ## STAFF RECOMMENDATION ## N/A ## ATTACHMENTS April 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes ## AGENDA ITEM ## Big Lake Planning Commission ## Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Date: April 6, 2026 Page 1 of 3 ## BIG LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION ## MEETING MINUTES ## APRIL 6, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Odens called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ## 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ## 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Chair Lisa Odens, Alan Heidemann, Paul Seefeld, Bryce Tradewell, Tony Velishek, Mason Busch, and Jake Geroux. Commissioners Absent: Paul Seefeld. Also present: Community Development Director Marie Popp, Planning Technician Tara Kohl, and Planning Consultant Kendra Lindahl from Landform Professional Services LLC. ## 4. ADOPT AGENDA Commissioner Heidemann motioned to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Tradewell. Unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 5. OPEN FORUM Chair Odens opened the open forum at 6:01 p.m. No one came forward. Chair Odens closed the open forum at 6:01 p.m. ## 6. APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2026 Commissioner Velishek motioned to approve the March 2, 2026 Planning Commissio…