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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
April 17, 2025
Vice Chair Christine Zimmer called the work session to order at 6:00 pm.
Members Present: Vice Chair Christine Zimmer, Scott Einck, John Swaney, Jason Swenson,
Amanda Tinsley, Mark Traffas, Alternate Dylan Duckworth, Alternate Erin Duckworth
Members Absent: Pat Kaluza, Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson
Staff Present: Planning Manager Kris Jenson, Senior Planner Heather Botten
Others Present: Councilmember Michelle Volk, Daniel Licht, e Planning Company, Soren
Mattick, Campbell Knutson, Petra Asani, Campbell Knutson
Due to new Planning Commissioners and other City representatives in attendance, attendees went
around the room for introductions.
Vice Chair Zimmer then turned the meeting over to Mr. Mattick.
Mr. Mattick, attorney at Campbell Knutson, which serves as the City’s legal counsel, presented
information on the following items related to the Planning Commission and their role in the City.
Role of the Planning Commission as an advisory board to the City Council
Role of the Zoning Ordinance
o When there is ambiguity in ordinance language, the ruling goes to the property owner or
applicant.
o What the Zoning Ordinance may regulate. Some areas are more ambiguous and bills have
been proposed at the state legislature over the past few years to limit what cities may
regulate with zoning.
e difference between permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional use permits, and interim use
permits
Variances and what must be demonstrated for the approval of a variance
e 60 day rule for the review and action of certain development applications
Open Meeting Law requirements
Conflicts of Interest
Aer final questions from the work session attendees, Mr. Mattick concluded his presentation. He
and Ms. Asani le the work session at 7:34 pm.
Daniel Licht, planning consultant, provided a summary of comprehensive planning process, which
the city is required to undergo every 10 years. Community Development staff will begin work on
the 2050 Comprehensive Plan in early 2026.
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e work session adjourned at 7:52 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Jenson, Planning Manager