10-15-1974 PCM cREGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 1974
Chairman Cone called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:40 P.M.
Members present were: Clinton Tracy and Kay Peterson in addition
to Chairman Cone. Members absent were: Howard Popp, Milton
Lueneburg, Jack Kiland and Marlin Torgerson. Also present were:
Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Engineer Priebe.
Said members present did not constitute a quoram therefore, no
official action could be taken, however, the following items
were discussed.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - SCHRAMM'S FIRST ADDITION
City Engineer Priebe informed that no profile has been provided
for drainage out of the Circle. Also, it would require storm
sewer extension from Selchow Avenue to the Circle. City Engineer
Priebe stated he felt the City could approve the Plat, but delay
signing of said plat, until easement for the storm sewer is
approved.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
Clint Tracy reported that he had met with members of the Library
Board and informed that the Library is in need of additional
space since 9,000 additional books will be added this fiscal
year. It was questioned whether an additional building could
be rented for the Children's Library or if another building could
be built in Library Square.
Mr. Bob Stearns, representative of the School Board, was present
to request that a member of the School District be included in
the Capital Improvements Committee. He informed that plans are
being made to expand the Vocational Institute this year, with
the first bond issue set for this spring. Also, tentative plans
are being made for construction of a new elementary school with
a bond issue next fall contingent upon Advisory Committee
approval.
Chairman Cone stated he felt that with better utilization of
facilities and cooperation of all groups, everyone will
benefit more.
CSLG WORKSHOPS
A letter was received from the Center for the Study of Local
Government concerning workshops that could be held by the
Planning Commission. Administrative Assistant Mealey recommended
that they could possibly hold 1 workshop a month. Chairman Cone
felt that it might possibly be of joint interest of the City
Council and Planning Commission. It was also suggested that
said workshops would be held during the winter months of this
year.
There being no further material to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 P.M.