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Planning Commission
Meetings
- 7 p.m.
- The 4th Tuesday of each month
- City Hall Council Chambers
800 E County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members
The Planning Commission is comprised of 7 regular members and 2 alternate members, who are appointed by the City Council to serve 3-year terms.
Linda Bigelbach
Ed Caillier
Curt Cooper (Vice Chair)
Evan Cordes
Terri Dresen (1st Alternate)
Martin Jokinen (Chair)
Katherine Doll Kanne (2nd Alternate)
Joe Stumph
Jerry Moynagh
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*For all general planning/zoning/permit inquiries, please contact Planning/Community Development Director Nolan Wall at nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com or 651-204-6027. Planning Commissioners cannot respond to comments concerning a pending planning/land use application before the City.
Responsibilities
The Planning Commission is the advisory board for the City Council on issues relating to development-related topics, including the Comprehensive Plan; reviews and recommends modifications to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance; and considers all development plans and subdivisions. The Planning Commission reviews land use applications including site plan reviews, special use permits, variances, preliminary and final plats, and planned unit developments.
In addition, the Commission recommends matters related to public transportation and transit; proposes regulations to protect the natural environment; promotes life-cycle housing; and reviews variances to the Zoning Ordinance.