HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.kMarch 31, 2015 Item No.
CITY CODE AMENDMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 6, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve an amendment to
Title 2, Chapter 1 of the City Code as presented.
Passage of this motion will increase the number of Planning Commission alternates from one
to two.
Overview
As directed by the City Council, staff has prepared an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 1
of the City Code concerning the composition of the Planning Commission. The proposed
ordinance will add a second alternate to the Planning Commission, as well as update the
vacancy notification language to be consistent with current practice.
Appointment of a second Planning Commission alternate is also scheduled for the April 6tn
City Council meeting.
Primary Issues to Consider
What will the process be for determining which alternate will attend a Planning Commission
meeting in the absence of a regular member? The senior alternate will be contacted first.
Supporting Information
• Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 1 of the City Code (clean and redlined versions)
Daryl M Irey, Pla ni Director
Financial Impact: $ None Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Title 2, Chapter 1 of the City Code
Community Values: A Sense of Community and Belonging
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1 OF THE
LAKEVILLE CITY CODE CONCERNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 2-1-2 of the Lakeville City Code is amended as follows:
2-1-2: COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE:
A. Composition: The Planning Commission shall consist of ten (10) members appointed by the
City Council. One member shall be a police officer employed by the City who shall serve in
an ex officio capacity. The ex officio member may not vote and the ex officio's presence or
absence shall not be counted in determining if a quorum is present. Two members shall be
alternates. The alternates shall only act as a regular voting member in the absence of any
regular member.
D. Vacancies In Office: It shall be the duty of the staff liaison to notify the City Council
promptly of any vacancies occurring in membership, and the City Council shall fill such
vacancies as soon as reasonably possible for the unexpired term of the original appointment.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2015
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Matt Little, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1 OF THE
LAKEVILLE CITY CODE CONCERNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 2-1-2 of the Lakeville City Code is amended as follows:
2-1-2: COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE:
A. Composition: The Planning Commission shall consist of erten (910) members appointed
by the City Council. One member shall be a police officer employed by the City who shall
serve in an ex officio capacity. The ex officio member may not vote and the ex officio's
presence or absence shall not be counted in determining if a quorum is present. Ont -Two
members shall be an -alternates. The alter-nat ed to attenj all Planning
Geffimission meetings and take part in disetissions. The alternates shall only act as a regular
voting member in the absence of any regular member.
D. Vacancies In Office: It shall be the duty of the chairperson of te Planning Commis staff
liaison to notify the City Council promptly of any vacancies occurring in membership, and
the City Council shall fill such vacancies as soon as reasonably
possible for the unexpired term of the original appointment.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2015
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk