pc-minutes-april-11-22
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 in person: Adam Brookins, Sophia Ginis, Andy Johnson, Lauren Pockl, Chuck
Segelbaum
Commissioner remote: Mike Ruby
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison present: Denise La Mere‐Anderson
2. Approval of Agenda
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis, seconded by Commissioner Segelbaum, to approve the
agenda of April 11, 2022.
Staff took a roll call vote. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the minutes from March 28, 2022.
MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Ginis to approve.
Staff took a roll call vote. Motion carried.
4. Discussion – Mobile Uses
Myles Campbell, Planner, started the discussion by reminding commissioners that this discussion
came to be at the request of the Parks Department and due to the evolution of mobile uses in
Golden Valley.
Staff wanted to review the fee schedule, duration of operation time allowed by a permit, clarity of
mobile use categories, and potential regulations now irrelevant.
Staff reviewed general language, covering all liability insurance needs, and discussed greater needs
for a range of mobile use services.
Reviewing some changes, Commissioner Segelbaum asked about the distance requirement for a
food truck from other food service buildings and if there have been issues. The conversation revealed
April 11, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Hybrid
Council Chambers, City Hall
City of Golden Valley Planning Commission Regular Meeting
April 11, 2022 – 6:30 pm
2
that staff has not heard of a conflict with the 200 ft space requirement and Segelbaum suggested an
exemption from that rule in R‐1 for single use event, such as a wedding or party. Specifically
referencing the homes around Schullers.
Commissioner Ruby asked about parking rules for a private or public space. Staff clarified stating
permits for parks or public areas are pulled through the Parks and Rec department while permits for
private areas are pulled through Planning Administration. Regardless, the parking regulations stated
in code apply to both. The conversation continued on the nuances of particulars around this topic.
Commissioner Johnson asked how staff defines medical for a mobile assistive service and how the
City minimizes risk. Staff spoke to regulations requiring licensing and insurance and mentioned the
difference between blood mobiles and other potential uses that may qualify as a commercial use and
require other regulation.
The group discussed time limits for mobile uses, the number of food trucks at an event in single
family areas vs commercial, and if multiple trucks for one vendor needed multiple permits.
Chair Pockl asked where mobile libraries would fit and staff discussed adding education to a line item
under assistive services.
Staff broke down fees and how they align with staff hours to process applications. Increasing the fee
could result in a reduction of mobile uses and thus impacting the residents by no longer offering that
service.
Chair Pockl ended the televised portion of the meeting at 7:22pm
5. Council Liaison Report
Council Member La Mere‐Anderson reviewed the agenda for the upcoming Council Work Session,
including review of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals annual reports and work plans.
She noted the scheduled interviews for filling Commission vacancies and this spurred a conversation
about how Commissioners and staff could provide feedback to the Council in advance of their
interviews to highlight needs or other considerations.
6. Other Business
Planning Manager Zimmerman reminded Commissioners to RSVP for the Board and Commission
Appreciation Dinner. Planner Campbell notified the Commission that the next meeting would take
place across the hall in the Council Conference Room due to pending renovations in the Council
Chambers.
7. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and
approved unanimously by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm.
City of Golden Valley Planning Commission Regular Meeting
April 11, 2022 – 6:30 pm
3
________________________________
Andy Johnson, Secretary
________________________________
Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant