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CITY OF SPRING PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2026 – 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
Commissioners present: Chair Hoffman, and Commissioners Avalos and Porter. Commissioners Homan
and Terryll were absent.
Staff present: City Administrator Anderson and City Planner Lori Johnson, WSB
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
Planning Commissioner Avalos motioned, being seconded by Planning Chair Hoffman, to approve the agenda as presented,
but adding discussion under Miscellaneous of potential uses for two city owned properties. On vote being taken, the motion was
unanimously approved.
a. Planning Commission Minutes – 11-12-2025
b. Planning Commission/City Council Joint Meeting Minutes – 3-11-2026
Planning Commissioner Avalos motioned, being seconded by Planning Chair Hoffman, to approve the Planning Commission
minutes from November 12, 2025 and from the joint meeting with Council on March 11, 2026. On vote being taken, the
motion was unanimously approved.
3. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
a. Introducing New Member Cameron Porter: New Planning Commissioner Porter introduced
himself and shared his background and excitement to be a part of the Spring Park city government.
b. Tree Preservation Ordinance: Planner Lori Johnson, WSB, reviewed the preservation ordinance
draft and also brought forward Excelsior’s ordinance for discussion. The Planning Commission
requested to table any further discussion or action until we have a full planning commission.
c. Parks Walk Planning: Chair Hoffman would like to do Park’s walk. Administrator Anderson asked
for a heads up so we can post notice. The decision was to hold the next PC meeting and then walk
the parks after the meeting.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
The Planning Commission reviewed a plan for additional parking spots off of Lilac Rd. and another city
owned property on Interlachen Rd. that could potentially be turned into a walkway or entrance to Wilkes
Park. Chair Hoffman will work up a sketch for the walkway and bring both plans to the Council for
discussion at the Work Session on June 15th.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Planning Commissioner Avalos motioned, being seconded by Planning Commissioner Porter,
to adjourn the meeting at 6:40p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk