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Planning Commission Minutes – July 9, 2007 Page 1 of 2
Hastings Planning Commission
July 9, 2007
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Acting Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.Roll Call
Commissioners Present: McInnis, Peine, Schmitt,
Stevens, Truax, Zeyen
Commissioners Absent: Hiedeman
Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman
Associate Planner Kari Barker
2.Approval of Minutes
– June 25, 2007
Motion by Schmitt to approve the June 25, 2007, meeting minutes. Seconded by Zeyen;
motion passed unanimously.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearings
3.City of Hastings –
Site Plan Review #2007-29 – Public Works Garage Expansion – 1225
Progress Drive.
Associate Planner Barker gave a staff report.
Action by Planning Commission:
Motion by Schmitt to approve the Site Plan for a Public Works Garage Expansion.
Seconded by Stevens.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion passed unanimously.
4.Other business
Planning Director Hinzman updated the Commission on previous Council activities and
upcoming agenda items. One item is a possible rezone to allow for larger lot sizes in the
area of Red Wing Boulevard in response to a recent minor subdivision denial. A letter
regarding the rezone will be sent to homeowners in the area and further action will follow
after responses are received from the homeowners.
Chair Truax inquired about the requirements for temporary solicitors. Due to the recent
storms, there have been many door-to-door salesmen at homes. Planning Director
Hinzman stated that door-to-door salesmen need a temporary peddler’s permit, which can
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be obtained through the Administrator’s Office. Door-to-door salesmen without this
permit are in violation of the ordinance, which is a misdemeanor offense.
5.Adjournment
Zeyen motioned, seconded by Schmitt. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kari Barker
Associate Planner