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Joint Meeting:City Council and Planning&Zoning Board <br /> April 14,2010 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Members agreed that there are areas of the city that need improvement. However, sometimes <br /> developers need encouragement in order to provide good development. The lack of city sewer <br /> and water is a big hinderance to development of certain properties. When utilities are <br /> unavailable, development is minimal. <br /> Members discussed how to open up lines of communication between the council and boards. <br /> Council member emails are now available on the website. P&Z Board Members agreed to <br /> provide additional information to the council in situations where there is disagreement between <br /> the board members on an issue. Staff reminded board members to avoid v.- open <br /> meeting law via email between the boards and council. The majority o e group got be <br /> involved in a two-way conversation and cannot email a reply to all of . at one t . <br /> Mayor Reinert considered the P&Z Board to be a very functio group,and c: +end-, their <br /> work as a board. He added that they seem to cover all the p t questions thrciuh their <br /> review of items. <br /> P&Z Chair Paul Tralle stated that residents often as im when the bicycle trail in Pine Glen will <br /> be completed. He noted that the trail was started but com eted. Tlc neighborhood is <br /> developing and residents are wondering whe evelop°.° '11 continue. <br /> Members would like to see more biycle trails through he city,especially for safety reasons. <br /> Cul de sacs and dead-end roads can cause problems for bikers. Members discussed whether <br /> more could be done to increase the development of trails. Mayor Reinert noted that trails are <br /> funded either through the general fund or park dedication. He added that park dedication must <br /> be equitable and follow state law.--Park dedication can be given to the city in dollars or in land. <br /> Park dedication dollars c ,. ed - park land,,or trails throughout the city in any necessary <br /> location. <br /> It was noted that *era , ernment cibes give away money for shovel-ready projects. Staff <br /> has been aske * look ,I ay. ,` .le grant money. The Council will revisit the"grant <br /> challenge"that .'isc sed wi , :ff. <br /> Counci $, board me s agreed that an annual joint meeting is a good idea. <br /> Elizabeth : ad igning from the P&Z Board due to a move out of state. Ms. Brady <br /> commended -„ - corn nication she has had with the board and with city staff. <br /> Mayor Reinert adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Dawn Bugge <br /> Community Development Assistant <br /> APPROVED MINUTES <br />