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Planning Commission Minutes April 26, 1982 Page Nine A member of the audience indicated that he had talked to a couple of people from the downto\vu area, and some of them felt that 1) they hadn't heard of anything going on and 2) the do\vutown businessmen would also like some type of financing that was spoken about for the shopping center. Chairman Tracy felt that the downtown probably is aware of what is happening, and they don't need to be notified personally. Commissioner Gunkel felt that there have been plenty of opportunities for the downtown people to be made aware of what was happening. If there is no senti- ment one way or another expressed, it was not kno\vu how many intended to stay '\vhere they are. Chairman Tracy felt that this plan must be looked at with what the HRA is doing. He then tabled this preliminary plat approval to the next Planning Commission. Marlin Hutchinson asked if a special meeting could be arranged because of the time factor involved in getting this proect moving. Chairman Tracy could see no problem in setting up a sepcial meeting. He then stated that a special Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, May 10, 1982, at 7:30 at the Library. Rick Breezee indicated that the City w~ll notify people within 350 feet of the proposed project and then the City will publisize the public hearing in the Star News. He further asked the Planning Commission if they felt he should notify the businessmen in the do\vutown area. Commissioner Kreuser stated that he doesn't feel the function of the Planning Com- mission is to worry about do\vntown. They only look at sites, setbacks, concepts, etc., not about whether or not someone was notified or not. He further stated that this is a free enterprise system of business, and he does not think the Planning Commission can tell Barthel that they can't build a shopping center because do\vn- town people don't want it. Rick Breezee indicated to the Planning Commission that the reason the staff needs more time, was to look at storm sewer, water, etc. He felt that the City cannot regulate competition, either. Commissioner Gunkel felt that there is a need to be concerned with an orderly gro\vth pattern. Discussion followed regarding the tax increment financing. Since this was not part of the public hearing, no motion was needed. 5. Consider H & S Ashalt Conditional Use Permit Bill Miller, representing H & S Asphalt, presented to the Planning Commission an explanation of the various topography maps for this project.