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Planning & Zoning Board • November 12, 1997 Page 16 B. Teen Facilities Mr. Robinson indicated that funding remains the main concern regarding this issue. Mr. Herr asked if there is any teen representation within the YMCA group. No one was aware of a specific teen facility proposed in conjunction with another project. Chair Schaps pointed out that this matter has been discussed from time to time over the past five years. Mr. Robinson agreed that the Town Center YMCA is a good possibility. Mr. Schaps indicated that the first question would be what would be used. Facilities can be provided, but successful use must be a primary consideration. Mr. Dunn suggested that this is a two -part issue. First, financing must be established. Second, determine a desirable facility. Mr. Robinson suggested that exploring desirability would help determine funding. • All members of the Board agreed that there is a critical need within the community for such a facility. Chair Schaps suggested the potential for use of the present City Hall building after completion of the Town Center. Mr. Robinson indicated that he will check on what is working in other communities and report back to the Board. C. Beyond the Basics, Government Training Services Report, Don Dunn Mr. Dunn explained that this program was a training/refresher course offered by the Government Training Service for citizen planners, held in Rochester on September 24, 1997. He described the course as important both to new planning and zoning board members and to long -time members as a refresher. There were three sessions, including an overview of the history of land planning and comprehensive planning. Mr. Dunn indicated that a program devoted exclusively to comprehensive planning is planned for some time in the future, and that he felt that program would be of significant benefit. A legal representative urged attendees to exercise care with respect to statements made in the course of a typical Planning and Zoning meeting. In some instances meetings are strictly recorded for the purpose of being prepared for possible legal action. Overall, Mr. Dunn recommended adherence to City ordinances in order to take correct and appropriate action.