03-13-2007 Workshop CITY OF SCANDIA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBER WORKSHOP
Tuesday,March 13, 2007
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Scandia Community/Senior Center Board Room
1. Welcome, Mayor Dennis Seefeldt
2. Introductions
3. Roles and Responsibilities of City Advisory Committees
4. Minnesota Open Meeting Law
5. "The Dollars and Sense of Preserving Community Character" (video)
6. Committees meet to discuss Meeting Dates/ Times
7. Adjournment
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City Advisory Committees
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of five members appointed by the Council for staggered
terms of five years, expiring on January 31 st of each year. The Commission reviews land
development applications for conformance to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development
Code, and makes recommendations to the Council. They also participate in developing long-
range plans, and in revising and updating the codes and ordinances governing land use in the
city. The Planning Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
Park and Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Advisory Committee consists of(up to) nine members appointed by the
Council for staggered terms of five years, expiring on January 31st of each year. The committee
advises the Council in all matters relating to park and recreation programs and facilities. Recent
committee projects include an update to the Parks, Recreation, Trails, Open Space and
Recreation Plan, and a master plan for Lions Park. The committee meets the first Monday of
each month.
Comprehensive Plan Committee
All cities and towns in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are required to update their long-range
comprehensive plans by the end of 2008. The plan will be important to setting the vision for the
character of Scandia, looking forward to 2030. Elements of the plan will include growth
management and land use,transportation,parks and open space,housing, utilities and water
resources. The committee consists of Council members, all five Planning Commissioners and
citizens at large. Appointments are for the duration of the project to update the plan (through
2008.)
Commercial and Retail Development Committee
This committee will advise the City Council on the need for commercial and retail development
in Scandia. What type of development is needed and desired,how much is needed, and where it
should be located are questions that will be addressed. The committee consists of council
members, planning commissioners and citizens at large, serving 3-year terms.
Capital Improvements Committee
This committee will advise the city Council on the need for capital projects (such as road
improvements,buildings and major equipment purchases.) The committee includes Council
members, members of the Planning Commission and Parks Committee, citizens at large and key
city staff. Members are appointed to 3-year terms.
Updated March 13, 2007