Town of Garfield Planning Commission Secretary’s Minutes
Meeting of 2/8/07
In attendance: Orval Johnson, Chair; Marilyn Buckingham, Member; Mark Knutson,
Member; Sylvan Erickson, Secretary; Scott Ward, Township Engineer; Suzanne Peeples
of Stevens Engineers.
Absent: Gordon Lindahl, member
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M.
The minutes of 1/4/07 were read and approved as presented. [Marilyn/Orval]
RE: Wayne Sachi request – There were no objections from neighbors and a motion was
made recommending the Town Board approve and forward the Sachi Plat to Polk County
Zoning, contingent on a written explanation from Polk County Zoning why they are not
following the minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet in this case. [Sylvan/Orval]
Motion passed.
RE: Mike Ellingsworth request – A motion was made to approve and forward the Mike
Ellingsworth sub-division request to the Town Board for final approval. [Mailyn/Sylan]
Motion passed.
RE: Tara Fultz request – A motion was made to approve and forward the Fultz subdivision
request to the Town Board for approval and also recommend allowing a
driveway permit to lot 2, off of 93rd avenue. Note: The field driveway nearby must be
removed. [Marilyn/Orval]
Motion passed; Marilyn, Orval, and Mark voting “for” and Sylvan voting “against.”
RE: Mark Carlson request – Mark Knutson made a motion to deny the request to subdivide
lot 5 of CSM No. 1437, Vol. 7, pg 14 located in the NW/NW, Sec 25, T33, R18W,
Town of Garfield citing Town of Garfield ordinance dated 4/2/1974 stating no mobile
home shall be located in the Town of Garfield, except on a parcel of land of at least ten
(10) acres. Motion to deny passed.
RE: Alan Olson – A topographical map was provided for review. No action taken.
The Garfield Planning Commission recommended The Town of Garfield Public
Participation Plan to the Town Board for adoption by resolution. [Mark/Orval] Motion
Passed.
Suzanne gave us more information on comprehensive planning for our folders.
We discussed ideas relating to our future vision statement.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sylvan Erickson
Secretary