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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 1995 20/20 Vision group this week. Ms. Sullivan explained that one of the recommendations caused an overlap in responsibilities. Mr. Neu noted this and made some recommendations on how else they may address the issue. Mr. Neu noted that the level of detail in the groups was very good. At the end of the City Council and staff portion of Thursday's meeting, it was unclear whether or not the action items were appropriately specific. Mr. Neu said that they were specific and appropriate. He also indicated that it was important for the citizens to recognize where they feel they are supportive of the current City plans. In several cases the citizens discussed both the Parks Plan and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and indicated how they felt that some of the issues have already been addressed in these documents. The process will continue with group meetings. They should complete their work the first week of June. Another meeting with the citizen groups, City Council and staff will be scheduled after the second week in June. Ms. Sullivan stressed that it is very important that the Council and staff be very aware of what is happening with the 20/20 Vision project. She asked that they attend the meetings or keep in touch with what is happening because sometimes without knowing the background, it is real difficult to interpret the words on a document. Listening to the dialogue in the groups will give a better understanding of the intent of the citizens. Ms. Sullivan noted that the City is also a partner in the 20/20 Vision process. She felt that the citizens have gained a better understanding of city government. It is an essential for citizens to recognize that they provide the vision, and the purpose of the City staff is to be the experts and put into place the things that the citizens want to see in their community. Ms. Sullivan felt that it is very important that the City Council and staff work with the citizens to achieve their vision. She said that it is very important that the City Council and staff understand the citizen groups recommendations. If their recommendations are already in place or if the citizens groups do not fully understand what they are recommending or have a different "slant" on an issue, information should be provided to them so that they understand the differences. The City should go forward and make sure that the citizen groups are satisfied with the process. Ms. Sullivan explained the next step in the 20/20 Vision process is for the City to take the citizen groups recommendations and incorporate them into the City planning process and in the budget PAGE 3 37