(A) There is hereby established a combined Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission, composed of seven members for the city and under the supervision of the Council which Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals is authorized by M.S. § 462.354, subd. 1(2), as it may be amended from time to time, and which is the city planning agency authorized by M.S. § 462.354, subd. 1(1), as it may be amended from time to time. All appointments thereto shall be made for a term of two years. The City Planner is an ex-officio member only and is not included in the above number.
(B) The combined duties of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission are as follows:
(1) To adjudicate and issue decisions concerning all appeals and adjustments under provisions of the code relating to zoning and land use in the city. Except as otherwise provided by the Charter or code, the decisions within its jurisdiction are final subject to appeal to the Council and the right of later judicial review;
(2) To have and exercise the powers and duties conferred upon such commissions pursuant to M.S. §§ 462.351 through 462.364, as it may be amended from time to time, and as may be required pursuant to this code and the Charter;
(3) To act in an advisory capacity to the Council on all matters concerning the future physical development of the city;
(4) When requested by the Council, to make studies, investigations and recommendations to the Council regarding matters affecting zoning, platting and public improvements;
(5) To provide an annual written report to the Council as follows:
(a) Submitting a true copy of the minutes of all meetings held during the preceding year;
(b) Submitting a statement of request for payment; and
(c) Submitting a report of all activities not set forth in the minutes.
(Ord. 87, Seventh Series, passed 10-21-2019; Ord. 94, Seventh Series, passed 12-2-2019)