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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 1995 term forum on Saturday, April 29, 1995. The purpose of the mid- term forum was to share ideas and provide a view point as to where each group is headed. She noted that the project is on track, and the groups have done a good job of "visioning". Ms. Sullivan noted that "visioning" is not what anyone expected. "Visioning" is not problem solving or process development but is a statement of desired outcome. At this point, "visioning" is from the citizens standpoint. It is also the first step in the planning process. This step will be finished at the end of May or the middle of June when completed recommendations from each group are given to the City Council. The next step in the process is implementation. The official document will be given to the City Council. The information in the document should be reviewed by the City Council and a determination should be made on how the statements can and should fit with what is currently being done by the City Council. This is the point where the staff does an indepth review. Does the City currently have these things in place or are there adjustments to be made? The process will move from a citizen focus to a city focus and will try to combine the two (2) visions. Ms. Sullivan noted that there is some confusion over what are each others roles. She used an example from the Growth Planning Advisory group. They have a vision, "for Lino Lakes to be recognized with closely knit neighborhoods, citizens who work closely with government and be an environmental friendly place to come home to". Ms. Sullivan said this should give City staff a focus. She explained that this is what the citizens are looking for and while it may not be possible or even probable to put into place all of the action plans that are being devised, this is the way the citizens feel the action "visions" should be implemented but not the only way. They understand very clearly that there may be reasons why things they have recommended cannot be implemented the way they have recommended them. However, it is important for the City Council and staff to understand the intent of the vision so in time they can be implemented. Ms. Sullivan read the recommendation from the Growth Planning Advisory Group, "the City should foster a sense of community through careful planning and design. In addition, the City should promote a sense of identity that captures the unique attributes that Lino Lakes has to offer within the community". The action list for this "vision" includes, create and maintain cooperation between the City and various service or civic organizations. Ms. Sullivan explained that when the City receives this document, an analysis should be made to determine whether or not there is a process to do what this advisory group PAGE 2