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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. The Planning Commission conducts public hearings to receive public comments on development proposals, subdivisions, zoning ordinance amendments, variances, re-zonings, and conditional use permits. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council based on information provided by staff, various agencies, and public input.
Composition
The Planning Commission is a seven-member commission. Officers of the commission shall consist of a chair and vice-chair, as elected by the commission. Planning Commissioners serve three year terms
Duties of Planning Commissioners
In addition, the Planning Commission assists in preparing and updating the Comprehensive Plan, which contains the goals, policies, standards, and maps that guide the physical, social, and economic development of the community. The Planning Commission assists in establishing these goals and policies by studying background data, examining development problems and opportunities, and working to create a long-range vision of the community.
Regular Meetings
- 6:00 p.m.
- 3rd Monday of each month
Planning Commission Work Sessions
- 5:00 p.m.
- 3rd Monday of each month (when necessary)
Meeting Location
- Orono Council Chambers
2780 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356
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Chris Bollis
ChairPhone: 612-296-4011Term expires: March 31, 2025
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Scott Kirchner
Vice ChairPhone: 952-237-4965Term expires: March 31, 2026
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Jon Ressler
ThirdPhone: 612-440-3941Term expires: March 31, 2024
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Bob Erickson
Planning CommissionerPhone: 952-475-3302Term expires: March 31, 2024
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Dennis Libby
Planning CommissionerPhone: 952-239-5464Term expires: March 31, 2024
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Mark McCutcheon
Planning CommissionerPhone: 952-283-1149Term expires: March 31, 2025
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Gary Kraemer
Planning CommissionerPhone: 952-935-9100Term expires: March 31, 2026
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Ted Schultze
AlternatePhone: 763-218-6632Term expires: March 31, 2024