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Elk River City Council Minutes March 6, 1995 Page 2 e 9. CHECK REGISTER -- APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Joint Meetina of the City Council and Plannina Commission City Planner steve Ach distributed a timing schedule for the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion was held regarding the current status of the Comprehensive Plan and the steps involved to finalize the document. Council member Scheel indicated her concern regarding the 10 acre minimum lot size. She stated that there was a resident present with a concern regarding the timing of the Comprehensive Plan in relation to the moratorium on the ten acre minimum lot size. She stated that if the Comprehensive Plan were not completed until July 4, this would put the individual a year behind in his development of his property. She indicated she would like to see something done on the issue prior to July 4. Mayor Duitsman indicated that this item will be debated in detail by the Steering Committee. He indicated he did not feel the decision should be made by the Planning Commission prior to having input from the Steering Committee. e Discussion was held between the Council and Planning Commission as to the method in which the public should be informed and notified of public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan. It was suggested that the June newsletter be comprised of information regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council reviewed the Planning Commission's rules and procedures. Discussion was held regarding the procedure to follow when one of the Commissioners has a conflict of interest. It was indicated that a final decision should be made by the City Attorney regarding this issue. Mayor Duitsman stated that there are certain issues that come before the City Council that require a decision and it may be more approprkJte to have the Planning Commission review the issue prior to Council making a decision. He indicated that the City Council makes the decision without consulting the Planning Commission due to timing of the issue. Planning Commission goals for 1995 were discussed. Mayor Duitsman stated that parking in the downtown area is an important issue for the Planning Commission to review. Discussion was held regarding the City Council reviewing the Comprehensive Plan following Steering Committe.e meetings. Council member Dietz indicated that he would like to see the Planning Commission representative speak up more often at the City Council meetings. e Topics for upcoming Planning Commission workShops were discussed. Councilmember Scheel indicated she had a concern regarding the home occupation ordinance.