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Planning Commission Annual Meeting January 17, 1998 Page 2 • 5. This goal was discussed with the City Council briefly, however, the item was not accomplished in 1997. 6. Individually, the Planning Commission reviewed sites in addition to a mobile workshop that was held during the middle of the year. 1997 Workshops 1. The Planning Commission had two mobile tours to visit sites within Elk River as well as outside of the community. 2. &3. The Police Chief and Fire Chief, along with the city attorney, met with the Planning Commission at one workshop to discuss a variety of issues. 4. Two chapters of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed. 5. The Planning Commission did meet with the City Council at a joint meeting and formulated a list of topics for discussion throughout the year. 6. Some of the Commission members attended a seminar at the City of Otsego to discuss urban sprawl. 7. The Commission continued to discuss issues at various workshops throughout the year. • Commissioner Anderson indicated that he made several attempts at contacting Dave Schwarting, Sherburne County Highway Engineer, to receive information on the transportation plan and to invite Mr. Schwarting to a Planning Commission workshop to discuss the transportation plan. Mr. Schwarting never returned his calls, therefore, a meeting was never held with Sherburne County Highway Department. It was also noted that a resolution supporting community values was prepared by the City Attorney and adopted in 1997. The Planning Commission discussed goals for 1998. The 1998 goals and objectives were as follows: 1. Meet with the City Council in a joint session to discuss one general topic of growth in Elk River and particularly, in East Elk River. 2. Schedule a joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission to discuss common topics among the two commissions. 3. Participate in the 1998 State and National Planning Conferences. 4. Continue to promote for new commission members, training through the government training service. 5. Inspect completed or ongoing development projects that were reviewed by the Planning Commission the previous year.