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STEP TWO — DEFINING STRATEGIES AND ACTION ITEMS FOR THE TOP THREE PRIORITIES Three focus groups were formed by those in attendance. Each group was given one of the top three priorities and asked to develop strategies and action items for addressing these priorities. The results were then reviewed by the entire group for additional comment. The following is the result: Priority #1- Increasing property values, redevelopment, thriving business community, business retention. Increase property values through Continued code enforcement efforts; Lead by example /advertise City activities and efforts; Continue aggressive Rice Street redevelopment; Redirect efforts toward alternative development; Go back to plan (neighborhood retail); Allow anything from what's there to new uses. Develop business retention plan Continue Community Pride Committee's efforts; Talk to businesses; Anticipate business needs. Reconstruct Little Canada Road - Upgrade; - New Lights; Round Lake impacts. Action Item — Council Workshop Priority #2 - Financial planning for the future — Years 2000/2003 Needs - Resources Decision Process /Communication Create a Committee to evaluate debt levy reduction. The Committee should be broad - based. Action Items - Research/survey other communities' finance committees; Set Committee goals with Council workshop session by May 15, 1998; Advertise for Committee by June 1, 1998; Appoint Committee by Is` Council meeting in July; The Committee to make a detailed recommendation to the Council on 2000/2003 debt reduction by July 1, 1999. Extensive needs /wants info. as well as baseline information gathering will be necessary; Page 6 Should look at Levy versus Bonding;