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FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER ~/\ )./
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIR TO PLANNING
COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 6, 1994
The bylaws for the Planning Commission provide that "the Chair of the
Commission shall be appointed annually by majority vote of the City
Council after considering recommendation of the Commission". This
bylaw provision together with the attached August 26 memo necessitates
Council action.
The Planning Commission has recommended that Tom Vonhof be named
Chair for the period of June 1, 1994 to May 31, 1995. In determining
whether or not Mr. Vonhof should be appointed as Chair, the Council may
wish to consider the following duties of the Chair as set forth in the
bylaws.
a. Approval of meeting agenda.
b. Presiding at meetings.
c. Participating with the City Council in the selection of
Commission members.
d. Semi-annual reporting to the City Council.
e. Representation of the Commission as appropriate.
Tom Vonhof has been on the Commission since October, 1993.
The Commission has recommended Commissioner Vonhof as chair.
Unless Councilmembers have specific concerns, it would be appropriate
to ratify the recommendation.
Council has the following alternatives:
1. Select Tom Vonhof as the Chair for the Planning
Commission.
2. Select another individual presently on the Commission as
Chair.
3. Direct staff to solicit applications for an individual to serve as
Chair.
RECOMMENDATION: Alternate #1 is recommended.
ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second to appoint Tom Vonhof as Chair of the Planning
Commission for the period of June 1, 1994 through May 31, 1995.
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September 1, 1994
Mayor Lydia Andren
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake MN 55372-1714
Dear Mayor Andren:
I am writing today regarding the proposal for CSAH 44 in Prior Lake. It is my understanding the
proposal is for a four lane undivided highway with a sidewalk on the south and bikeway on the
north at posted speeds of 40 MPH west ofFish Point Road and 45 MPH east ofFish Point Road.
In addition, a traffic signal is proposed for the intersection of Fish Point Road and CSAH 44,
while one is also being considered for the intersection of Franklin Trail and CSAH 44.
Making CSAH 44 four lanes, and thus widening the road, will only encourage the speeders to
race even more along this road while bringing them even closer to the door steps of Prior Lake's
residents. Traffic signals are definitely needed at both Fish Point Road and Franklin Trail and so
are reduced posted speed limits to 30 and 35 MPH. Do we really need four lanes of traffic in a
residential area? I say "No". Let's keep Prior Lake the quiet community it has always been and
maintain the safety of its residents.
Considering all aspects of this proposed change to CSAH 44 very carefully, I'm sure you will
agree a four lane highway is not what Prior Lake needs on CSAH 44 or what it's residents want.
Sincerely,
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