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WORKSHOP MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 14, 2021 The Community Development Director thought that a financial arrangement would trigger the ADU classification. Fischer wanted to know if it would it apply whether it was a financial arrangement or not a financial arrangement. Discussion ensued on whether to do draft language for the zoning code or to use a conditional use permit for an ADU or duplex. Keis wants to wait until more cities add this into their zoning codes, and see how they address it. Miller would like to see the language before deciding whether to include in the code. Discussion regarding the difference between an ADU and a duplex. Draft Zoning Code language will be brought back to Council. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE City Administrator Heineman provided an overview of the 5-year Strategic Plan and stated that it has been heavily utilized as a guiding document for staff over the past two years. It was utilized extensively as part of the budgeting process for both 2020 and 2021, and staff is incorporating several of the remaining strategic goals and initiatives into the proposed 2022 budget. Based on the strategic initiatives that were identified in 2019, the City Administrator estimated that we are about 75% complete in the Strategic Plan. Fischer commented that if we are already at 75% completion, we should be planning for a revision and update of the Strategic Plan in the near future. There was additional discussion on whether the Strategic Plan should be updated in 2021 or at the beginning of 2022. Due to the remaining strategic initiatives and the amount of time that a strategic plan update will require, staff is recommending the first quarter of 2022. There was additional discussion about adding local youth on the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission. City staff commented that we have already begun reaching out to local schools and further efforts to connect with the appropriate contacts will occur this fall. We are anticipating that applications will distributed this fall, and candidates will be selected and begin in January 2022. The City Administrator also informed Council that a facility maintenance plan would be presented to Council in August. If the City Council concurs with the plan, the recommended items will be added to the Capital Improvement Plan. In addition, the Pavement Management Plan will be brought back for City Council review at the next City Council meeting. The City Administrator asked for further feedback from Council regarding the Strategic Plan. Torkelson requested an update on the defined town square initiative. This topic was discussed extensively in 2020, and it was determined that the primary focus should be a gathering space, which was initially included in the Pioneer Park Master Plan. In February of 2021, the City Council determined that a gathering space should not be included in Phase I of the Pioneer Park Master Plan. It may be reconsidered in Phase 2 if additional land is acquired. 2