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Planning Commission
Meetings
- 6:00 pm
- Typically held the 3rd Monday of the month (unless otherwise posted)
- City Hall
294 N Third Street
City Council Chambers
Bayport, MN 55003
Scheduled meetings may be canceled if there is a lack of business.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
Members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the City Council for a three-year term, with the possibility of two reappointments. The following is a list of current members on the Planning Commission:
- Elizabeth Kelly
Term expires December 31, 2024 - Orin Kipp
Term expires December 31, 2024 - Aaron Ochs
Term expires December 31, 2025
- Coleen Siegfried
Term expires December 31, 2025 - Carl Bliss
Term expires December 31, 2023
Overview
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to advise the City Council on development in the community and make a formal recommendation on infrastructure improvements and planning and zoning issues in the city. General comments and questions related to planning and zoning issues in the city may be directed to City Planner Sara Taylor at email: staylor@ci.bayport.mn.us.
Members of the Planning Commission are responsible for assisting city staff with the administration and enforcement of the city's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and land-use policies. Overall decision-making by the Planning Commission is based on whether the project is working toward the betterment of the city and the vision statement adopted in the city's comprehensive plan.