Princeton Township, Minnesota
Planning Commission Minutes

On Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:33 p.m. Planning Commission Chairperson Carl Sanford called the Regular Monthly meeting to order. Other members present were Tom Braun, Eugene Stoeckel, Greg McBroom and John Moosbrugger. Eric Minks and Larry Ziebarth were absent.

A motion was made by Tom Braun and seconded by Greg McBroom to approve the minutes of August 7, 2006 as printed. Motion Carried.

The next item up for business was to discuss options on a Township Park at New Life Christian Center, per Town Board/Larry Doose. Larry Doose was not present. Tom Braun suggested that the staff compose a letter and send it to Larry Doose to inform him that no action would be taken until he was able to come to a Planning Commission Meeting for further discussion.

The next item up for business was the Comprehensive Plan discussion. Carl Sanford noted that Larry Ziebarth was supposed to get the Planning Commission going on the first step, but he has been very busy and has not had the time to do that, and was not able to attend this evening's meeting. Carl suggested that the discussion be tabled until the next meeting. The motion was so moved by Tom Braun, and before a second motion could be made, John Moosbrugger interjected by saying that he is not sure that the Planning Commission has even decided on the general direction they want to go. He indicated that it seems like some people want to really do a huge project and create a whole new comp plan, and other people are more in the opinion that they should take a look at the existing one, and decide if any sections need to be changed. He asked if the Planning Commission has ever even agreed on that. Tom Braun indicated that they were waiting for John Roxbury, Jr. and Larry Ziebarth to go to that special meeting and gather some information so they would be able to take a look at both sides of it.

Carl Sanford indicated that Larry was supposed to present to the Planning Commission an outline just to get them started on the process, and what they would need to do first. He also indicated that it was his opinion that it would be easier to adjust the old comp plan than it would be to write a new one. Greg McBroom indicated that that was what they had agreed on and that they would go through the old comp plan line by line and see the areas that needed to be improved on. John Moosbrugger agreed that that is what they decided.

Carl Sanford indicated that he didn't think that it should be stalled forever, but said that it would be nice to have a full Planning Commission, since it is pretty important to discuss. He also indicated that instead of trying to review it during the regular meeting, maybe they need to schedule a special meeting, and if
someone doesn't show up, than they just do not get a say. John Moosbrugger Indicated that he did not want to not include anyone, but it was on the agenda and sometimes they can just not have everyone present. He also indicated that they would not have to make any huge decisions, and that he would hate to start going through it without Larry giving any information, but on the other hand, he feels like they need to start reviewing it.

John Moosbruuger asked if he would be out or order to make a motion that they go ahead and review the comp plan, and start on page 1, paragraph 1, sentence 1, and if they hit a point where they do not feel comfortable going on without the rest of the Planning Commission, they would stop and go home. Tom Braun indicated that they do not need a motion for that, they could just go ahead and do that.

The Planning Commission members reviewed the first four pages and made some changes that would be typed up by the staff for further review at the next month's meeting.

A Motion was made by Greg McBroom and seconded by Tom Braun to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Connie Wubben
Deputy Clerk

Attendees: Loren Kohnen