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see first if there are really some concerns. She added that some of these neighbors should talk to staff so staff can get a sense of what these concerns are have a shot at resolving it before taking it to the Commission. Chair Pentin stated that he thinks the mission of Downtown Hospitality Task Force is also able to deal with exactly this. Commissioner Blank noted that sometimes neighbors feel more comfortable to talk in private. Commissioner Narum agreed. She stated that what she would like to see is for Commissioner Olson to speak with staff and encourage the people talking to him to talk to staff as well. She added that she can believe there are some issues but thinks they should be handled from the bottom up as opposed to from the top down. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if Planning staff would have been notified if there were complaints made at some other place such as at the Police Department. Mr. Dolan said yes. Commissioner O'Connor commented that it sounds like no formal complaints have been received. Commissioner Blank stated that there have been times when he has had community members come up to him concerning issues and have asked him to check them out, and he has brought those issues up at the Commission meeting for staff to look into. Commissioner Olson noted that that is exactly what he is doing. Commissioner Blank stated that he does not want to over - rotate and make this a bigger thing than it is, but he also wants to be respectful to Commissioner Olson bringing it forward as part of the Commission living in this community. He noted that people approach the Commissioners because they are their neighbors, and he thinks that is fine. Commissioner Olson stated that he and his wife recently were in the area at night and noted that it is instructive to go look at the place. He indicated that he will talk directly with staff and will also ask the individuals who have brought the issues to his attention to talk with staff. He noted that these are reputable people who have been in this community for a long time. 8. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW /ACTION a. Future Planning Calendar Commissioner Narum inquired if the Commission was going to have a workshop. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 11, 2012 Page 11 of 12