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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1995 infrastructure being able to support that type of development. The citizens definition of infrastructure includes schools and transportation issues. They would like more attention to be paid to those types of issues. The citizens chose to not put a cap on the number of new homes to be constructed each year. They felt a cap on homes was not appropriate because it was restrictive. The citizens felt that things do change and change very quickly. A cap on new homes would take away the flexibility needed in a changing community. The environment was another important issue with the Growth Advisory group. The citizens would like the City to be more pro- active with environmental issues by making sure that the issues are addressed. They also asked for more information about what is currently being done when environmental studies or issues in any kind of development are considered. The 20/20 Vision project will be shifting focus. City budgets will be addressed and recommendations may be prepared for Council consideration. Capital expenditures may be addressed. There are changes that can be done for the long term good of the city. The citizens also expressed interest in being a part of the budget process. Mayor Reinert invited the citizens to talk to the City Council and present their priorities. They want the City Council to consider the expenditures they feel should be addressed in the next couple of years. The 20/20 Vision focus will include budgets, business plan and job descriptions. The final document will be printed within the next couple of weeks. The summary will be sent to all citizens with a note explaining that the entire document is available at City Hall for a fee. It will be sold at cost. Acting Mayor Neal asked if anyone expressed an interest in a community swimming pool. Ms. Sullivan said this matter was discussed and there is interest in such a facility. The Parks group did visit some cities who had a community swimming pool to determine how they handle their different types of facilities. Ms. Sullivan also noted that there is a lot of interest in establishing these types of facilities in conjunction with school districts. There will be studies performed to determine how such facilities could be realized and be at least partially self - supporting so that the entire cost will not be added to the tax burden. Acting Mayor Neal noted that the Growth Group recommended that the City have some type of senior citizen housing. Ms. Sullivan explained that this group recommended that the City make sure that all types of housing be available to citizens of all ages. PAGE 2 14