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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 9, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Hoefner stated that it struck him as a good example of a creative use of commercial space that might otherwise not have a tenant, and he suggested thinking about this application in future conversations around commercial vacancies. Brauneis stated that he hated to think that the Planning Commission would ever slow things down, but in this case this was an important reality check to see if this was a use the community wanted to allow. Diehl moved to approve Resolution 19, Series 2021. Moline seconded. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Howe gave a shout out to Commissioner Williams for her years of service and volunteering to the City, and the other commissioners concurred. Moline asked about in -person meetings. Ritchie replied that there were no discussion items for Council on moving back to in person at this time. Diehl asked about the first reading for the Redtail Ridge application. Ritchie summarized that a citizen petition had been validated by the City Clerk with over 700 signatories. At their last meeting, Council reviewed two options, a resolution for a referendum vote and an ordinance that would overturn the previous Redtail approval. Council made the decision to pass on first reading the ordinance to overturn it. At this point, there would be a public hearing on that ordinance at the next Council meeting. Discussion ensued on the general procedures for first and second readings. Ritchie shared that Council had offered a contract to Jeff Durbin for the position of City Manager, whose first day would be December 31 st, and she gave his professional biography. Ritchie also shared that Council was interviewing all commissioners who were up for reappointment to discuss their continued interest in participating, especially commissioners who had been around for a while. Hoefner stated that he had listened to a Council meeting where it was shared that the Commission could be intimidating, with the suggestion that it related to the gender and race makeup of the Commission. He stated that the Commission should strive to be as welcoming as possible. He thought the Commission already tried to be welcoming but there was always room to improve. STAFF COMMENTS Ritchie stated that the January agenda would include a vote on commission positions, among other start -of -year housekeeping. 7