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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14, 2004 APPROVED 192 Councilmember Carlson expressed concern that the goals do not reflect a high enough degree of •193 citizen involvement. She stated a survey is needed to determine the highest issues of the citizens. 194 She commented that the packet says the City is in the process of reviewing the Comprehensive Plan 195 but they passed that plan in 2002 and passed the Subdivision Ordinance in 2003. She indicated these 196 goals made their focus to build, tax and silence, which are not her positions. She noted environmental 197 issues did not make the goals. She expressed that the Charter provisions concern her, and while she 198 recognizes the need to reconstruct the roads she does not want to take away the right of the citizens to 199 vote on issues whenever possible. 200 201 Councilmember Dahl noted she was disappointed with the goal setting process, and she felt the level 202 of detail they went into with the action plans was unnecessary. She indicated a concern with the 35E 203 corridor becoming a goal due to TIF issues, and agreed they need citizen involvement if they are 204 going to undertake a Comprehensive Plan review. She expressed that being on the Charter 205 Commission, she believes it is still a viable tool for road reconstruction and should not be discarded. 206 She stated that she also does not think they need higher taxes. 207 208 Councilmember Reinert stated he was pleased with the goals they devised, even though it was a long 209 process. He is comfortable with the decision to master plan the 360 acres by the City Hall rather than 210 develop it piecemeal, and welcomes citizen involvement throughout the process, as well as during the 211 Comprehensive Plan review. He advised that the City needs to proactively address road 212 reconstruction to ensure they do not find themselves in a major problem in a few years when more of 213 the roads start to deteriorate. He was complimentary of the details of the action plans and indicated 214 he feels their intentions for the first year are clear and well spelled out. 215 1.216 Councilmember Stoltz noted he sees the city now as half full. He indicated this was his first goal 217 setting session, which was conducted by a third party consultant, and he is satisfied with the goals and 218 will support them. He stated while not spelled out in each goal he believes citizen input has been 219 emphasized, however it is up to the Council and Staff to guide these tasks. He commented the city 220 has changed and they have to evaluate those changes and adjust accordingly. He indicated that while 221 not all the goals are his, he will support them equally. 222 223 Councilmember Carlson asked for an update on her request for a list of changes staff is 224 recommending. After discussion, City Administrator Heitke agreed they would try to provide a basic 225 list of the concerns Staff has with the Comprehensive Plan. 226 227 Mayor Bergeson indicated he also felt the goal setting session was a good process with a lot of good 228 discussion. He stated the goals are important for staff and they have expressed their desire to have 229 something to measure their work. He indicated he was satisfied with the goals and would support 230 them. 231 232 VOTE: 3 — 2. Councilmembers Carlson and Dahl opposed. Motion carried. 233 234 B. Consider Authorizing Action Pursuant to Annual Liquor License Compliance Checks, 235 Following Violation Hearing, Ann Blair 236 237 Mayor Bergeson advised the City Council had a special meeting earlier in the day during which the 238 Council took action establishing that four establishments had violated the liquor code during the 9239 previous licensing period. 5