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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1995 may be disagreement, however, the guide will become an anchor about what the future for the area should be. Schroeder reported then listed the guiding principles which were developed. These are: *A good place to do business; *An identity which reflects the place; *Nodes of development; *Create a center for community; *Define the edge; *Gear toward second stories - not sprawl; *A walkable environment; *Connections to the Community; *City Government is an active partner in the vision; *Quality buildings and sites. Schroeder then read the draft vision statement, which is as follows: The vision for the Rice Street/Little Canada Road area of Little Canada is for it to solidify as the community focus of commerce, culture, and social interaction. We expect the Rice Street/ Little Canada Road area to meet the commercial needs of the community. We look forward to the time when it becomes the nucleus of Little Canada's community life. We envision the Rice Street/Little Canada Road area to be a bustling and pleasant destination for community residents and visitors. We envision the built environment (buildings, streets and open space) to have a unified and high quality character and a clear and memorable identity. We envision the area becominq as convenient for pedestrians as it is for automobiles. Our vision includes acknowledging and drawing meaning from the natural environment and, where possible, weaving ecological systems through the built environment. The Rice Street/Little Canada Road area will become a stronq expression of community pride. The area will be thought of as an enjoyable place to shop, meet people, work and spend time. Schroeder reported that the next step is that the consultants looked at development patterns in the area. Three patterns were identified and were illustrated. These include the potential for the north and south ends of the Rice Street corridor serving as a gateway 5