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4.. . .r t CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - FEBRUARY 25, 2003 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. 1. ROLL CAI.,L: Chairman Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: R. Koeth, S. Hoff-Smith, K. O'Rourke, W. Spalding, and J. Lasko ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Building Commissioner D. Conway, and Assistant Clerk of Commissions A. Kilbane ABSENT: T. Hreha, C. Allan II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The Planning Commission minutes dated February 11, 2003 have been submitted for approval. R. Koeth made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by W. Spalding and unanimously approved. III. BUII,DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVI5IONS: V. COMMUNICATIONS: VI. COMIVIITTEE REPORTS: VII. MINOR CHANGES: VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Master Plan review Chairman Koeth appointed Mr. Spalding and Mr. Hreha to lead the review process. He asked Mrs. Hoff-Smith to act as secretary for those occasions when they get together outside of their regular meetings. He indicated they can schedule additional meetings of 1-11/2 hours in length as "the deadline draws near so they can move along with the review. He asked that any prepared information be reviewed by the board members before each meeting. He suggested having a member of Council come to a meeting and perhaps they can contact the Mayor and other key people that will assist with the revision of the master plan. Mr. Koeth added that any public meetings will not involve public . participation, but rather observation only. The board needs the census data that was not available during the last review. He indicated the county planning commissioners can come back once the board gets the process started. They offered a lot of information and are not expensive. The board may even be able to bring in private consultants. Mrs. Hoff-Smith brought up the Vision 2000 Committee and said she would like to see its report. Mr. Spalding said he may be able to get some ? information on it. Mr. Koeth said that is a resource they need to take a look at. Mr. O'Malley said / he e-mailed the regional planning commissioners and tried to interest them in making someJ % suggestions to the city in terms of getting started. He also tried to suggest to them that there migY still be a business opportunity for them out here. He mentioned The Ainerican Planning Associa+" website and the Plannersweb.com site. There is a wealth of information on the internet thW? provide a"how to" guide. He also tried to get some feedback on the budget issue. As he und/ it, there is some debate as to the role of the planning director. He said there is some que/ whether that person would also be an economic development director or if there w,/ separate positions. He said he gets the sense from Councilman McKay that the citi ? ?