Planning Commission

Meetings

  • 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
  • Wenonah Room, 3rd Floor
  • City Hall
    207 Lafayette Street

If public hearings are scheduled, the Commission may meet in Council Chambers.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Planning Commission consists of nine members who each serve three year terms and are appointed by the Mayor, with approval of Council. Positions open October 31.

  • Brad Ballard
    Term Expires: October 31, 2021
  • Brian Buelow, Chair
    Term Expires: October 31, 2021 
  • LaVerne Olson
    Term Expires: October 31, 2021
  • Ed Hahn
    Term Expires: October 31, 2022
  • Dan Hall
    Term Expires: October 31, 2022
  • Amy Jo Marks
    Term Expires: October 31, 2022
  • Dale Boettcher
    Term Expires: October 31, 2023
  • Todd Paddock
    Term Expires: October 31, 2023
  • Peter Shortridge
    Term Expires: October 31, 2023

Membership Criteria

  • Interest in zoning matters

Overview

The Planning Commission’s primary duties include:

  • Assisting in the preparation of the City Comprehensive Plan
  • Assisting in the preparation of development controls/ordinances (i.e., zoning and subdivision ordinances) necessary to implement the comprehensive plan
  • Hold required public hearings relative to development proposals and development ordinance changes
  • Reviewing the capital improvements plan and, providing liaison with other governmental unites

Reference

Winona City Code Chapter 41