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City of Bigfork

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 2, 2007

Members Present: Gus David, Ann McGarry, and Amy Tendrup

Members Absent: Lonnie Kacon

Also Present: Dan & Darlene Infante

Chairman Gus David called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.

Motion by Tendrup to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2006 meeting, seconded by Tendrup, Motion Carried Unanimously (MCU).

David moved the review of the liquor ordinance to the top of the agenda. Tendrup explained that the current liquor ordinance needs to be revised. She stated that the ordinance was passed after the municipal liquor store was closed and the City needed to have a liquor licensing ordinance in place in order to allow another bar/liquor store to open. The City passed the model ordinance contained in the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances. It has since been discovered that this model ordinances does not allow for minors to be on premises where liquor is sold for any reason. The Infantes intended to allow minors who are accompanied by a parent or guardian or who are 18 years of age and serving as a designated driver to be in the building. Dan Infante stated that at the time of their proposal for purchase of the liquor store, they made these intentions clear to the City Council. Tendrup agreed and added that the ordinance should be amended at this time, not only for the benefit of the Infantes, but also if the City intends on pursuing the annexation of Logger's Bar into the City limits.

Storlie had provided sample wording from a city ordinance that allows minors accompanied by a parent or guardian to be on the premises. Tendrup made a motion that this change be recommended for approval by the City Council and also that Storlie research State Statutes regarding 18 years olds who are serving as designated drivers being on the premises and preparing that information for the City Council as well. The motion was seconded by McGarry and carried unanimously.

The City Council had requested that the Planning & Zoning Commission review the water ordinance in regards to who is responsible for installation of water meters. Public Works Superintendent Chuck Almhjeld does not want City employees to install meters as this would create a liability for the City. It was determined that the installation would be performed by a licensed plumber. This expense will be paid by the City and will be covered by the $500 connection fee that is charged for new connections. Storlie will prepare these changes and present them for approval by the City Council.

As requested, City Engineer Julie Kennedy supplied a map for the Commission to use in planning for future annexation. The Commission felt that Logger's Bar property on the south end of the City and the boot-shaped area on the north end of the City would be the best properties to start with and would like to see those done within the next one or two years. Within the next five years, they would like to see the current City boundaries squared off, and thinking ten to fifteen years ahead, they would like to begin planning for expansion possibly going as far north as the airport and Bergquist, as far east as the golf course and approximately 1/2 mile out to the south and west of the current City boundaries. Storlie was directed to begin researching the process of annexation and to inform City Attorney Andy Shaw what the intentions of the Committee are.

The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Angie Storlie

City Clerk/Treasurer