Sharla Bynum

The meeting included staff business updates regarding the issuance of a Final Plat for the Market Center project and a Mobile Device Management (MDM) update for City iPads. Key planning business involved the election of the 2026 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025, and December 4, 2025, meetings. Under new business, the commission held a public meeting regarding a petition for a Conditional Use Approval for an in-home salon business at 3086 South 500 East, which was approved based on meeting various criteria, including space limitations and operational hours. Additionally, a public hearing was held concerning a proposed ordinance amendment to Title 17 of the Municipal Code to establish 'Dwelling, Multi-Family Micro-Unit' as a Conditional Use within the Downtown Station District, affecting land use matrix, parking requirements, and form-based code standards, primarily in relation to transit-oriented development, which the commission recommended for approval to the City Council.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included opening ceremonies, followed by approval of minutes from previous meetings (Work Meeting of December 10th and Regular Meeting of January 14th). Discussions covered scheduling and public comments. Action items involved appointments by the Mayor to the Civilian Review Board (Ramona Lopez) and reappointment of two Planning Commissioners (Jeremy Carter and Olivia Spencer). Unfinished business included consideration of an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to authorize a Dwelling, Micro-Unit conditional land use, and another ordinance concerning the abandonment of a portion of Oakland Avenue. A resolution acknowledging the Independent Auditor's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was also listed, followed by motions for a closed meeting and adjournment. Detailed review of the Micro-Unit Dwelling conditional use standards was provided in the attached documentation.

The Work Meeting agenda focused on several discussion items related to city planning and finance. Key topics included mayoral appointments to the Civilian Review Board Alternate Member position and reappointments for Planning Commissioners. Presentations were scheduled for the Mill Creek Greenway Vision, the Urban Forestry Inventory & Canopy Study, and the Finance Audit.

The meeting commenced with a special recognition for newly promoted police sergeants. Key discussions included updates on upcoming council meetings and public comments where the Mayor addressed resident concerns about safety, reaffirming the City's commitment to kindness and clarifying the role of the police department. Information items covered the Police Department's achievement of accreditation and the 2025 Stormwater Utility Report, which noted successful compliance with state mandates and debt collection efforts. Action items involved the approval of a resolution adopting an updated Wastewater Collection System Master Plan and an ordinance making technical changes to municipal codes. A public hearing was held regarding proposed improvements to State Street as part of the "Life on State" project, focusing on traffic control measures like median installation and corner bulb outs to enhance pedestrian safety; concerns were raised by a local business owner regarding the potential removal of a left turn lane, which city staff addressed.

The Executive Director provided an update on the successful closing of the Downtown bonds for the Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone, noting a favorable interest rate and an increase in project funds. The new business portion of the meeting involved the election of the 2026 Redevelopment Chair and Vice-Chair, with Director deWolfe elected as Chair and Director Williams elected as Vice-Chair. No other substantive actions or discussions outside of these items are detailed before the adjournment.