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SPECIAL WORK SESSION June 3, 2009 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 90 vision that was brought forward but will allow more flexibility as the things evolve. He <br /> 91 believes this is a more realistic view. <br /> 92 <br /> 93 Laura Carlson,participant in the visioning process and member of the Comprehensive <br /> 94 Plan Update Advisory Panel (the Panel) explained that she believes the direction of the <br /> 95 group was based on the analysis (numbers) information provided with consideration of <br /> 96 not being arbitrary. It is important to realize that growth isn't just about people who own <br /> 97 lots but also people who own land. The advisory group felt it was important to follow <br /> 98 market forecasts but if those numbers are truly changing, she doesn't feel the group <br /> 99 would have a strong problem with an adjustment. <br /> 100 <br /> 101 Barbara Bor, Environmental Board and Panel member, stated that she sees that residents <br /> 102 in established neighborhoods are concerned about changes that could occur to their area <br /> 103 as a result of growth; they recognize that growth is inevitable and tax base is good but she <br /> 104 thinks those people want to see that the council is doing what is possible to keep things <br /> 105 positive and minimize the negative aspects of the growth. She believes it was a good <br /> 106 process that brings the Plan forward although it was not helpful that some of those who <br /> 107 volunteered to participate in the citizen process did not show up to meetings but yet did <br /> 108 not resign their positions so that another volunteer could step up. <br /> 109 <br /> 110 Michael Hyden,Planning and Zoning Board and Panel member, added that he supports <br /> 1 i 1 Mr. Tralle's comments in that public input was highly welcomed during the Plan <br /> 112 development. He feels the market will be foremost and the Plan proposed is good <br /> 113 because it prepares the city for the growth that will come. It is not wrong to go slow but <br /> �' 114 you may miss out on good opportunities. He supports the Plan as it was presented. <br /> 115 There is control in the Plan through the use of phasing that gives the city the flexibility to <br /> 116 move. <br /> 117 <br /> 118 A council member suggested that pace isn't the only consideration but the restrictions that <br /> 119 have been in place from the last update have served well to allow the city to move <br /> 120 forward carefully. Good opportunities can be moved on as thoughtful decisions but you <br /> 121 also have the ability to turn down development you don't want. <br /> 122 <br /> 123 Terry O'Connell, owner of a property on Main Street, first remarked that there were more <br /> 124 than four residents at the last council meeting. She's heard from a few neighbors that the <br /> 125 process hasn't been geared toward open discussion as much as promoting agreement with <br /> 126 what is proposed. <br /> 127 <br /> 128 Council Members weighed in as follows on the Plan as proposed by the Panel and the <br /> 129 alternative that modifies the Plan forecast: <br /> 130 <br /> 131 - The Plan brought forward by the advisory panel is very good and has been <br /> 132 identified as one of the most thorough and well researched plans of any city <br /> 133 involved in this process. A change in the forecast may be an appropriate <br /> 3 <br />