§ 2-118. Planning commission.

(a)

The commission shall be the city planning agency authorized by Minn. Stats. § 462.354, subd. 1.

(b)

The duties of the planning commission are:

(1)

To guide future development of land, services, and facilities;

(2)

To ensure a safe, pleasant and economical environment for residential, commercial, and public activities; and

(3)

To promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

(c)

These duties are to be carried out by:

(1)

Establishing community objectives and policy;

(2)

Making recommendations to the council regarding petitions and applications for rezoning, special use permits, etc.;

(3)

Reviewing and making recommendations on all matters relating to or affecting the physical development of the city.

(Code 1993, § 2-4.05; Ord. No. 98-02, § 3, 4-8-1998)