Public Hearing
On Monday, March 6, 2006, at 7:15 pm Planning Commission Vice Chairman, Carl Sanford called the Public Hearing meeting to order. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to discuss the insertion of the definition of Upland in the Chapter 200 Princeton Township Ordinance.  Other Planning Commission Members present were Steve Heinks, John Roxbury, Jr., Larry Ziebarth, Loren Kohnen, and Todd McLouth. Chairperson Eric Minks arrived later on in the Hearing.

Vice Chairman Carl Sanford explained the purpose of the Hearing was to consider revising Chapter 200 definition within the Princeton Township Ordinances by inserting the word upland and its definition. Connie Heinks indicated that there were no written comments. Carl Sanford indicated that Princeton Township had no description of the word upland. The insertion was: "Upland" (Residential R-1 District) means a natural and contiguous portion of the lot area which is exclusive of existing wetlands, flood plain, flood fringe, flood way, drainage ways and utility easements and exclusive of proposed ponding areas, drainage swales, and utility easements.

Mildred Schimming asked if the purpose of defining upland was to come up with measurements, or to talk about what upland is. Carl Sanford informed her that it was just to define upland.

A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by Eric Minks to close the Public Hearing at 7:29 pm. Motion Carried.

Regular Monthly Meeting
At 7:30 pm the Regular Monthly Panning Commission Meeting was called to order.

A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by Larry Ziebarth to approve the minutes of February 6, 2006 as printed. Motion Carried.

The next item up for business was the discussion of the Public Hearing for Chapter 200 Ordinance Definition of Upland. A Motion was made by Larry Ziebarth and seconded by John Roxbury, Jr. to recommend approval from the Town Board. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by Larry Ziebarth to table the discussion on the Lundberg property request until the next Planning Commission Meeting since Tom Meinz was on vacation. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by Larry Ziebarth to close the discussion on the Feedlot Ordinance. Motion Carried.

The Planning Commission then talked about the Simple Plat Procedure. After much discussion, a motion was made by Larry Ziebarth and seconded by Carl Sanford to table the topic until the next Planning Commission Meeting, and then invite the Town Board to attend. Motion Carried.

The next discussion was on the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission decided to set up a Special Meeting for April 11th, 2006, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm to further discuss the plan in detail. They would also discuss the parks and trails plans for the future at that time.

Eric Minks then asked if anyone was here for open forum. Mildred Schimming inquired about the procedures they would need to follow if they wanted to separate a 5 acre parcel from their land. The Planning Commission suggested she meet with Loren Kohnen and then set up a meeting with him on April 6th, 2006.

A Motion was made by John Roxbury, Jr., and seconded by Carl Sanford to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 pm. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Connie Wubben
Deputy Clerk

Attendees: Dan Minks, John Moosbrugger, Wally Schimming, Millie Schimming, Todd McLouth, Loren Kohnen.