Minutes-03/05/2003

March 5, 2003 Tiffm Planning and Zoning Commission A regular meeting of the Tiffm Planning and Zoning Commission was brought to order Steve Berner, Melvin Reeve, by Chair Steve Berner at 6: 30 p. m. Members present: Terry Richardson, Mark Peteresen and newly appointed Stephanie Serine. Stephanie Serine will complete unfmished term previously held by Sandy Huedepohl. Also present: t. Mayor Glen Potter and Council member Karin Dils. Motion Reeve, second Richardson to approve printed minutes and agenda. Ayes: Petersen, Richardson, Berner, Serine and Reeve. Motion carried. t Berner noted that tenant at 341 Main Street appears to be pulling into sideyard rather than across the front yard, so information must have gotten through at this location. Members considered information posted in the newspaper regarding plans underway at the highschool to install a wetland field for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building. Planning and Zoning had questions regarding mosquito and insect control in the area of the seepage bed, concern of mosquito and West Nile transmission, odor concerns for the area, fencing of the seepage bed, containment during flooding, best use of high value real estate, continuity of monitoring and report requirements, continuity of study level of transient- student population, and standards of performance used in other locations with similar program. Motion Reeve, second Petersen that more information be obtained in regard to this proposal reported in local newspapers prior to further consideration. Ayes: Serine, Petersen, Richardson, Reeve and Berner. Motion carried. Possible date set for Wednesday, 6: 30 p. m. at the regular session of the city council of March 12, 2003. Planning and Zoning members will attempt to be present. Planning and Zoning considered reports that filling of the flood plain below the City of Tiffm may be undertaken this spring. Mayor Potter has called Pat Harney of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on this and is waiting for return call for more information. Tiffm was seriously flooded in 1991. Decided that letter requesting information should be sent to the Board of Supervisors with copies to appropriate congressional representatives and Department of Natural Resources. The city has recently fmished hazard mitigation planning that we require that the city plan for avoidance of new flooding damage of personal or real property. Motion Peteresen, second Richardson to adjourn. Motion carried. 7: 06 p.m. Steve Berner, Chair M. 9. e B. Reihman, City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission City of Tiffm