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Planning Commission Annual Meeting Minutes January 21, 1995 Page 2 . The Commission discussed Section 9 & 10 and requested that Section lObe clarified by the City Attorney: as to whether Commissioners should leave the room or can continue to participate as part of the audience. The Commission discussed Section 12 and reviewed training opportunities available. Steve Ach brought up the National Conference in Toronto, Canada, April 8-12, 1995 and promised to keep the Commission updated as dates and topics became available for conferences. The Commission took a short break at 10:20 a.m. Discussion reconvened at 10:30 a.m. on the topic of the budget. One addition to the budget was pointed out, of $1 ,500.00 to be used for expenses related to broadcasting Planning Commission meetings. Section 214 of the City Code was introduced to the Planning Commission. This section discusses Planning Commission duties, powers and procedures. Discussion ensued regarding the Planning Commission's goals and objectives. A review of past goals and objectives identified that most were met, with the exception of modification of the firearms ordinance, home occupations ordinance, and modifying zoning requirements in the C-3 & C-2 zones. The following goals were met: . . The update to the Comprehensive Plan was begun. . The Planning Commission felt that goals for public communications were met. . The Transportation Study was reviewed and approved. . Otsego and Zimmerman Planning Commissions were visited by our members. . The regional local planning conference was attended by 6 (six) commissioners. . Bob Minton attended the National Conference. . Judy Thompson and Louise Kuester attended the State Planning Conference. . and, the Commission had a joint meeting with the City Council. Commissioner Minton reviewed activities on the Comprehensive Plan and its purpose with the Commission. He also pointed out the existence of the Downtown Task Force which intends to provide a recommendation to the Steering Committee regarding the Comprehensive Plan update. The 1995 Goals for the Planning Commission were set as follows: 1. Complete update of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Continue to pursue public relation activities which include articles in the City newsletter, initiate a discussion with teachers regarding classroom visits, re- establish informational pamphlets on conditional use permits and variances available in council chambers during meatiness; establisn a phone line for public to comment on the Comprehensive Plan and explore describing the Comprehensive Plan on cable television. . 3. Review ordinances as directed by the City Councilor otherwise necessary including firearms, home occupations, and C-3 zoning.