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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT *6. #11 -3502 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES AKS VOA ORONO WOODS SENIOR LIVING, 2040 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST - AMEND PUD NO. 2B AGREEMENT REGARDING SIGNAGE Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Amendment Number 1 to Planned Unit Development No. 2B Agreement for Orono Woods Apartments. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Curtis noted the City has received two applications. Staff would recommend the Planning Commission remain at seven commissioners. There currently are six regular members and one alternate. Since there is one vacancy on the commission at this time, Staff would suggest that one applicant be appointed as a regular member and the other as an alternate. McMillan asked if the City Council is interested in interviewing for the alternate as well as the regular commissioner position. Bremer commented that in her view having alternates to the Planning Commission is a good option since it gives the candidates some experience prior to becoming a full commissioner. Bremer stated she would • like to speak with both of the candidates and ask them if they are willing to serve as an alternate. Franchot stated he cannot think of a reason why the City would not want to have alternates. Rahn stated in his opinion it is nice to be able to have some alternates. Rahn suggested the City continue to advertise or leave the item on the City's web site to see if additional applications come in for alternates. Schoenzeit stated it is important that as new candidates come in for alternates, that they be given time to get up to speed through work sessions on the issues. Schoenzeit noted there are quite a few participation opportunities for alternates. McMillan asked if Staff attempts to have seven commissioners present. Curtis stated it has been difficult to get seven commissioners at one meeting and that having a number of alternates is very helpful. The alternates do end up getting quite a bit of meeting time and attend the work sessions. McMillan noted the June work session would be the first time the Council would be able to speak with the Planning Commission applicants. Bremer asked if Lizz Levang would be interested in being interviewed again. Levang indicated she would be. • Printup moved, Rahn seconded, to appoint Lizz Levang to fill the regular Planning Commission position and to leave the alternate position vacant at this time. Page 11 of 17