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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1998 October 9, 1998 SAC ($1,052.74) Approved Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. OPEN MIKE No one appeared for open mike. Mayor Sullivan outlined the agenda for the Comprehensive Plan. She asked for a show of hands of those present to speak regarding the Comprehensive Plan. She stated the public hearing will not be reopened, however, members of the audience would be able to speak about the Plan for a period of no more than five (5) minutes. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (PLAN), RESOLUTION NO. 98 -160, ALAN BRIXIUS I. Introduction - Recognition - Mayor Sullivan thanked everyone present for their interest in the Plan. She recognized and introduced those present who have been involved in the creation of the Plan for the last two (2) years. She thanked them for all their hard work and effort. II. Comments from Jamie Schaps - Chair of Planning & Zoning Board and Chair of Comprehensive Plan Task Force - Mr. Schaps stated the Plan is a compilation of a consensus of everyone involved and how they envision the City to be for the next 20 years. He stated there were many, many meetings, a lot of time, many different people, and a lot of input into the Plan. He thanked the City staff for all their help. He noted the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the plan on a 6-1 vote. He welcomed more comments regarding the Plan but hoped there would be no more delays. He stated the Plan is an evolving document and it is understood that there will be amendments in the next 20 years. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak and Chair the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. He stated the strength of the Plan is from the strength of the Task Force that the City selected. III. City Attorney - Bill Hawkins - Mr. Hawkins stated the Plan resulted from an act of the Legislature. All communities are required to develop a Plan. State Statute requires a community review. The Plan must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by the end of the year. In addition, the Plan requires a 4/5ths vote from Council. IV. Comprehensive Plan Amendment A. Summary of Plan - Alan Brixius - Mr. Brixius presented a summary of the draft Comprehensive Plan. He stated all issues were addressed during the two (2) year process. B. Economic Development - Brian Wessel - Mr. Wessel stated the City tax base can be broadened within the Policy Statement. The focus is year 2010 for Economic Development. 2