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Chairperson Fox noted that the Commission may not address issues brought up under this <br />Item and asked the Commissioners to open Item 7., Matters Initiated by Commission <br />Members to discuss this issue. <br /> <br />Chairperson Fox stated that at the last meeting, Commissioner Narum suggested having <br />another meeting and inquired if scheduling a special meeting on the first Wednesday of <br />May would work for the Commission and staff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank indicated that he would like to hear from staff regarding how much <br />backlog there is and that if there were a lot, the Commission could meet every week <br />th <br />starting April 18 until the backlog is done. Ms. Giffin noted that there are about ten <br />projects queued to come before the Commission, some of which may need a little bit <br />more work. She added that it might not be possible to have a meeting in the coming <br />week because of noticing requirements. <br /> <br />In response to Commissioner Blank’s inquiry why that would not be possible since the <br />noticing requirement is for 72 hours prior to the meeting, Ms. Giffin replied that while <br />State law requires a 72-hour notification, the normal procedure staff follows for public <br />hearing items is to put them in the newspaper and notify the neighbors ten days before the <br />hearing date. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank inquired if there is a way to reach out to the community or if <br />projects that are more isolated in geography could be scheduled to ensure that appropriate <br />noticing happens. He recommended that the Commission hold weekly meeting until it is <br />caught up. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank moved to hold weekly Planning Commission meetings until the <br />Commission is caught up with its backlog. <br />Commissioner Narum seconded the motion. <br /> <br />ROLL CALL VOTE: <br /> <br />AYES: Commissioners Blank, Fox, Olson, Narum, and Pearce. <br />NOES: None. <br />ABSTAIN: None. <br />RECUSED: None. <br />ABSENT: Commissioner O’Connor. <br /> <br />The motion passed. <br /> <br />th <br />Chairperson Fox noted that there would be a special meeting on April 18 and the first <br />week of May. Ms. Giffin advised that staff will also need to look at room availability. <br />Commissioner Blank noted that in the past when there would be a room conflict, the <br />Commission was able to meet in the School District’s Board Room. <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 11, 2007 Page 3 of 18 <br /> <br /> <br />