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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 1998 Mr. Wessel noted the date for the Vision Bus Tour has been changed to October 10, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. There will be a summary of the Comprehensive Plan with the Vision Bus Tour. Mayor Sullivan stated the Quad did carry a press release with the schedule of the remaining Comprehensive Plan Task Force meetings. The City is working on a,communication plan to begin providing information to citizens regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Neal asked how many people are allowed on the Vision Bus Tour. Ms. Wyland indicated there is a 60 person maximum on the bus. More buses are available if needed. Mayor Sullivan noted City staff and Comprehensive Plan Task Force members will be at City Hall during the bus tour with maps of the City. A discussion will be held and additional information for residents will be provided. Council Member Neal asked if the Vision Bus Tour will begin with coffee and donuts. Ms. Wyland stated refreshments will be served. The City is asking for reservations for the Vision Bus Tour. Council Member Lyden asked if there will be a slow growth bus and a moderate growth bus. Mayor Sullivan stated there will be a Comprehensive Plan bus. The Council is committed to finding and approving a plan that is acceptable. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT Consideration of an Application for a Block Party, Caribou Circle, Marilyn Anderson -Ms. Anderson stated a block party is planned on Caribou Circle, Saturday, September 12, 1998, starting at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. Ms. Anderson referred to a map that shows the location of the party and the property owners shown with slant marks have signed the petition acknowledging they were notified about the party. Caribou Circle has held a block party every year since the neighborhood developed. Both the Police Department and the Public Works Department have been given information on the party. The Public Works Department will provide barricades for blocking the cul-de-sac. The Police Officer assigned to this precinct will probably visit the party. In the past, the City Council has encouraged these parties as it presents an opportunity for neighbors to get acquainted with one another. These parties also create the opportunity to form a neighborhood crime watch unit. Ms. Anderson requested approval of this block party. Council Member Neal stated he has always been in favor of block parties. He expressed concern regarding a party that was held off of Ware Road. There were several arrests when guests tried to reach a graduation party. He indicated he has reservations about the parties if people have a problem with the Police Department. The residents involved in the parties should be responsible for getting their guests to the parties and he will support the Police Department. Ms. Anderson 11