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• • Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2006 Page 9 Motion was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 6 - 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Spotlight on 2030 Update Mr. Smyser gave the board an update on the status of the city's visioning process. He stated that approximately 200 invitations were sent to randomly selected residents inviting them to join the visioning committee. He noted that the residents were selected at random via computer by the same firm that conducted the city survey. He stated that there was some response and an initial meeting took place on September 30, and due to small attendance at that meeting, a makeup meeting was held. He stated that a community business forum took place yesterday, and that last night and tomorrow night were community forums. He explained that residents were invited at the community forums to volunteer to serve on subcommittees. City board members will not be allowed to serve on visioning subcommittees. He noted that the groups will meet in November and December, and that they hope to have a draft of the community visioning plan by December 10 to bring to the City Council for review. Mr. Smyser said that they hope to have the City Council officially receive a plan in early January. He stated that the P &Z Board will be the lead group for the subsequent comprehensive plan update process. He noted that information and updates are posted on the city website. He stated that a comment line has been set up at 651- 982 -2485, and that the forum tomorrow night is open to anyone in the community. Mr. Hyden questioned how many responses were received out of the 200 sent. Mr. Smyser replied that they received about 20 or 30 responses. Mr. Hyden wondered if the majority of the respondents were from a particular area. Board members agreed that they hope responses are coming from a varied area. B. Robinson Sod Farms Mr. Smyser stated that staff has had some discussion to develop approximately 600 acres of land on the northwest side of city. He said that the prospective developer discussed the proposed development at a recent work session. He explained that no specific plans were proposed, but a general discussion was held. He stated that the City Council was generally favorable to a large scale approach to development in this area. He added that the approach is to incorporate planning of that area into the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Smyser said it would be possible to do an AUAR for this part of the city, which could be the best approach to planning the northwest part of the city. He noted that an AUAR could be very useful for the Comprehensive Plan update. He reiterated that no application had been submitted. Mr. Laden asked if an AUAR would precede the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Smyser replied that an AUAR would be used to help inform staff, and that the AUAR process could follow a parallel track with the Comprehensive Plan, although the Comp Plan would cover the entire city. The AUAR would be completed before the Comp Plan is completed. Staff added that they will be working closely with the Rice Creek DRAFT MINUTES