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Minutes
Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board
July 10, 2008 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Members present: Dan Koch, City Rep.
David Oberly, County Rep.
Deb Horning, City Rep.
Dick Fritzler, County Rep.
John VanAken, County Rep.
Kim Wallila, County Rep.
Todd Linder, City Rep.
Others present: James Caniglia, Planner
Cheryll Lund, City Secretary
ADprOVal of Minutes
The minutes were approved by a motion from Todd Linder, seconded by Deb
Horning. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0.
A Dint New Chi' erson
James asked if any board members were interested in being considered for the position of
Chairman.
Todd Linder stated that he has given quite a bit of thought to being Chairman. He would
like a chance to be considered. He has been on the boazd for quite some time and has
seen a lot of things get started that he would like to see continued, one being the Growth
Management Plan. He feels that it needs more work.
He would like to see the board work closer with the City Council and he would like to
work on that as a group but as the Chairman he feels he could have a little more
influence. He went onto state that he would like to work with the City Council more
closely because the Growth Management Plan was started by a good majority of them
while on the Planning Board. He would like to continue working on the GMP with the
people that originated it.
He feels that this boazd deals with a lot of issues that are a result of the lack of Planning
in the past. He would like to see the City Council sponsor a workshop for the Planning
Boazd members to go through and look at what is important about planning and how it is
being done in the future. He would like to see the board move forward.
Todd went onto say that due to his jab schedule he may not be able to attend every
meeting. Todd suggested that a Vice Chairman be chosen in the event that the Chairman
is unable to attend a meeting.
James asked if anyone else had an interested in being the Chairman. No one spoke.
A motion was made by David Oberly, seconded by Dick Fritzler to nominate Todd
Linder as Chairman. The motion was passed by a vote of 6-0. (Todd Linder abstained)
Recommendation of Kim Wallila for Coun Re resentative
There was a short discussion on the role of Chairman, Member-at-Large and how many
open board spots there are.
A motion was made by David Oberly, seconded by Deb Horning that Kim Wallila be
recommended to the Yellowstone County Commissioners to be appointed as a County
Representative. The motion was carried by a vote of 6-0. (Wallila abstained from voting)
Miscellaneous
Chairman Linder suggested the nomination of a Vice Chairman be put on the agenda for
the August 7, 2008 meeting.
James stated that there is some interest in starting a museum located at the old
Meadowlark Gallery. James suggested that anyone interested in being on the board ar
attending any meetings to let him know.
James also stated that he has been in touch with Sonny O'Day's son-in-law regarding
what plans the family has for the old Sonny O'Day building. At this time the building is
in need of major renovation and the family hopes to eventually restore the building to the
original bar.
James stated the Preserve American application was submitted.
A CTEP project for sidewalk, curb and gutter is being planned on the west side of First
Avenue South in the near future.
Deb Homing asked why there was no curb, gutter and sidewakc required when The
Crossing was built on E. Maryland. No one knew the answer to the question. There was
discussion on the importance of making sure such issues are not repeated.
Todd encouraged the board members to give him any input and suggestions on goals that
the Board would like to see move forward.
A motion was made by Dave Oberly, seconded by Deb Horning to adjourn the meeting.
The motion carried after a vote of 6-0.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryll Lund, Secretary