This meeting will be held in person and electronically via Webex.  Some Planning Commission members, testifiers, and presenters may participate electronically as permitted by Minnesota Statutes.   Members of the public may participate in person or electronically.  Directions are provided below.

To watch the meeting:

• Attend in person
• Watch online at blm.mn/btv-live or the City's Youtube channel at blm.mn/youtube
• Watch BTV (Comcast channels 859 or 14)

To provide testimony on a public hearing item:

1. Participate via phone (testimony for public hearings only) by dialing 1-415-655-0001. 
2. Enter the access code: 2861 776 9009, and the password: 7526#
3. Press *3 to "raise your hand" to indicate a desire to speak; your line will remain muted until it is your turn. 
4. When it is your turn to speak, the Planning Commission Secretary will call on you by the first six digits of your phone number and will unmute your line. Listen for notification that your line has been unmuted and state your name before speaking.

*Note for long-distance calls: Consider calling methods to reduce or eliminate long distance charges). 

The Planning Commission requests that attendees silence cell phones during the meeting. A copy of the full Planning Commission packet and agendas are available to the public at the entrance of the Council Chambers. 

The Planning Commission serves in an advisory role to the City Council on development proposals, development standards, long-range planning, and transportation issues.

Depending on the type of application, the Planning Commission may serve in a decision-making capacity or make a recommendation to the City Council, which is the final decision-making authority. 

Items before the Planning Commission may include both study items and public hearings. 

• Study Items are presented for discussion and direction, and do not involve formal Commission action.
• During Public Hearings members of the public are invited to provide testimony before the Commission takes a formal action.
  • Public testimony may be provided in person at Civic Plaza in the Council Chambers or remotely in accordance with the meeting participation instructions included with the agenda.

The Planning Commission consists of seven volunteer residents appointed by the City Council. Commissioners serve three-year terms and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

Swear In new Planning Commissioner Madeline Summers 

Study Item: Development Review 101

Study Item: Annual Review of Rules of Procedure

Study Item: Planning Commission Election of Officers

Consider approval of draft Planning Commission meeting synopsis.

Planning Commission Policy and Issues Update