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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
September 11, 1989
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held. in the conference room of
the City Manager's Office at 7711 County Club Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:05p.m.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, McCracken-Hunt, McAleese,
Lewis, Prazak and Russell. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning
and Development and Beth Knoblauch, City Planner.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 24, 1989
It was moved by Chair Prazak, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried
unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular July 24, 1989, Planning
Commission Meeting.
II. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Mark Grimes discussed the following projects.
a. Golden Hills Redevelopment District
b. North Wirth Development
c. White House
d. Golden Valley House
e. Lincoln Point Project
f. Valley Square
g. Civic Center Block
h. McDonalds
i. Winnetka Avenue
j. Post Office
k. Golden Valley Lutheran College
- Mark Grimes will try to set up a tour of the campus and
have a Planning Commission meeting held on site
- Regarding the suit against Golden Valley, Mark Grimes will
be giving a deposition within the next few weeks
III. INTRODUCTORY DISCUSSION OF I-394 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Staff will be presenting a preliminary study regarding signage and development
standards along the I-394 corridor. Mark Grimes related to the Commission that
the Mayors Institute on City Design: MIDWEST has selected Golden Valley along
with eight other cities in the Midwest Region to participate in a design
conference. The purpose was to create a place where American city mayors could
meet with city designers to discuss all aspects of city design. Case studies
will be done including suggestions and ideas to improve the City of Golden
Valley which will include the I-394 Corridor.
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IV. ATLANTA CONFERENCE UPDATES - SLIDE PRESENTATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
Linda McCracken-Hunt presented slides on the trip to Atlanta, GA. Commissioner
Kapsner, Mark Grimes and Beth Knoblauch also participated in the presentation
regarding light rail transit and city planning in the Atlanta area.
V. REPORTS ON MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Reports were given by the commissioners below regarding the meetings they
attended.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, City Council Meeting, August 1, 1989
Commissioner Prazak, City Council Meeting, August 15, 1989
Commissioner Lewis, City Council Meeting, September 5, 1989
Commissioner Russell, HRA Meeting, August 8, 1989
Commissioner Russell requested from Mark Grimes to talk with the Mayor and City
Manager regarding what direction the Planning Commission should take on the
potential redevelopment of the Circle Downs area in the Golden Hills Redevelop-
ment District.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Lewis suggested a priority list for addressing various issues that
have come up in recent months. This should include the Duluth/Douglas Jehovah
Witness Church site and the I-394 Corridor study. Director Grimes will go back
to the Council for direction in prioritizing.
There was further discussion regarding the Atlanta Conference and regarding mass
transit in Atlanta and in the Twin Cities area. City Planner Knoblauch reported
on some staff activities that are holding up any direct research on a full
Comprehensive Plan update, but will probably contribute to the update in the
long run. These activities include collecting data for the forthcoming Housing
Task Force and reviewing/revising Met Council forecasts of population and
employment for Golden Valley.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55p.m.
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