pc-minutes-12-12-2022
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for attending,
participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the
public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it
on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Pockl.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: E. Brenna, A. Brookins, S. Ginis, A. Johnson, L. Pockl, M. Ruby, C.
Segelbaum
Staff present: Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison: Denise La Mere‐Anderson
2. Land Acknowledgement
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, to approve the
agenda of December 12, 2022.
Motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson commented on an edit in page 8, to clarify staff discussed if the technology
was able to follow the request made regarding municode.
Page 9 regarding fiscal disparities, Johnson mentioned his comment was an annual expenditure and
he asked what the previous years’ expenses were.
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Ruby, to approve the meeting
minutes pending changes of November 28, 2022.
Commissioner Ginis: Abstained.
Motion carried
5. Discussion – Off‐Street Parking Regulations
Myles Campbell, Planner, started with a summary of the discussion points thus far and tonight’s
discussion focuses on Residential and Institutional counts, update on existing parking, and additional
reading.
Campbell reviewed a chart that lists all parking minimums for all areas in the residential zoning
designation. In some places, staff recommended removal of minimum language and places to repair
redundancy in language. Staff presented a similar chart with the areas in Institutional districts. Staff
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made recommendations on language consolidation, matching language to recent updates,
organizational suggestions, and adding clarified language.
Staff went on to review existing parking:
Updated list includes all above ground structured and underground parking in the City
Staff will be working with City GIS specialist to update parking map with relevant info
Structured parking once mapped will give a fuller idea of where the city’s parking is today. Can
be used for future planning of shared/joint parking
Staff went on to review other language citations, articles reviewed, hidden costs of bundled parking,
and other analyses of similar parking plans in Chicago.
Commissioner Ruby mentioned parks and recently hearing from folks about the parks around the
planned new Tesla dealership. Ruby mentioned that making requirements for some areas should
lead to requirements in all areas, specifically when residents present preemptive concern.
Ruby continued on to the topic of “the cost to the developer” regarding parking and how it relates to
“the cost of the City” and how that evolves if the parking is moved from the development to the
street. Now parking is to be maintained, plowed around, etc. How is the City going to manage street
parking if parking minimums are eliminated? Staff responded that they’ll reach out to Public Works
to understand the cost to the City. Permits or meters are both options other cities have utilized. Ruby
added his concern could be that developers may rely too much on the City to maintain the
responsibility for parking.
Commissioner Brenna commented that numerous parks in the area don’t have parking lots and how
that factors into these changes. Staff responded that the parking requirements for smaller parks
remained ambiguous but then was triggered by ball fields. Brookins mentioned reviewing
Minneapolis Parks and Rec and seeing if they have minimums listed, then seeing if Golden Valley
Parks and Rec can do the same and what the importance of that action would be.
Commissioner Segelbaum asked about residential minimums, and noted the value in specifying
parking with multi‐family homes converting to single‐family homes. Ruby added calling out ADUs in
this area.
Commissioner Johnson echoed Ruby’s comment on street parking, asked staff about post office
parking and staff responded they haven’t gotten to the Commercial zoning district of the code yet.
Campbell went on to discuss post office definitions between USPS, UPS, or other mailing locations.
The conversation went on to discuss sport field/rec field jargon and if there’s a need to differentiate.
Johnson mentioned the golf range and how to clarify language. He discussed parking bundling and
that correlation is not causation however, wants to be careful assigning a cost to something
preemptively.
Commissioner Ginis mentioned exploring the real need of folks in a group home before regulating
parking. Ruby added the difference in vehicle use for group homes and navigating fleet vehicles.
Commissioner Brenna asked staff to inform them of the environmental group’s priorities are and
they can be used to set her goals for Planning Commission. The conversation moved on to standards
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for city code/building code on electrical requirements for electric vehicles. This conversation moved
on to PUDs and incentives for pervious parking and EV hookups. The conversation moved on to how
EV is defined and if that included hybrid vehicles.
6.Discussion – Golden Valley Equity Plan
Myles Campbell, Planner, presented that equity planning continues to be a priority for City staff. This
plan includes elements inserted in multiple areas, one being on agendas for public meetings. In 2022,
most goals were internal and in 2023 the focus will move towards Boards and Commissions. There
are four pillars of the equity plan and they will be used to guide the transformation. Staff reviewed
the way the pillars are being used for action and discussed equity training for Boards and
Commissions.
Commissioner Ruby asked if 3rd party applicants be required to show how they’re following the
pillars of equity or will it be up to the City to decide if the plans submitted are equitable. Campbell
said he will bring that point back to staff for discussion.
Commissioner Johnson asked about Just Deeds, deed language, and why racial covenants aren’t
removed. Campbell clarified that the history is preserved by keeping the language but by removing
the legal ability to enforce it, it’s no longer applicable or enforceable.
Johnson referenced the cartoon example in the equity plan and suggests using descriptive language
as cartoons in a business setting often portray propaganda. Campbell stated message conveyance is
important but wasn’t part of the decision making for that particular image.
7.Council Liaison Report
Council Member LaMere‐Anderson started by thanking Commissioner Johnson for his long service
on the Planning Commission.
The City Council met to address the recent report from the police department investigation and
reviewed some high‐level details. CM Anderson offered herself up if any Commissioners wanted to
reach out and discuss them. Commissioners used the opportunity to ask some questions about the
report, its correlation to police staffing concerns, and future workplace initiatives.
The group moved on to discuss the budget, property taxes, Commission/Board term limits, and
vacancies that may result in these new limits.
8.Other Business
Myles Campbell updated the group on BZA and reminded commissioners there will not be a second
PC meeting.
9.Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and
approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:57pm.
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________________________________ Sophia Ginis, Secretary
Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant