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3) Attract and encourage light industrial, high tech, business and professional services <br /> <br />Ms. Pap noted that vision group wanted to promote neighborhood commercial uses that people <br />could get to easily, and to provide support for those who work out of their home. Mr. Milbauer <br />noted that there historically have been obstacles to business, and the city is not currently seen as <br />supportive of economic development. The perception of the city has to change before any of <br />these goals can happen. Ms. Schwartz said there is less of a faction on the city council and <br />attitudes seem more positive than the past. Members discussed issues that make development <br />difficult, including design standards. Ms. Schwartz stated the city was not doing a good job of <br />finding commercial developers to develop land. Members discussed market realities and the <br />slowdown in development. Ms.Lodico noted that there are developers interested in working more <br />in partnership with the city. <br /> <br />Ms. Pap noted the vision group’s goal of a major commercial and entertainment was because of <br />the young families with children. <br /> <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS <br />Ms. Divine stated that the comp plan process will be led by the Planning & Zoning Board. An <br />advisory panel will be established and three representatives from each city advisory board will be <br />a part of it. The process will be divided into three steps: to develop goals and policies; alternative <br />land use plans; and completion of the planning document in 2008. <br /> <br />Ms. Schwartz, Ms. Keller and Mr. Combs volunteered to serve on the committee. Ms. Divine <br />will contact those missing to see if there is other interest. <br /> <br />EDAC ROLE – 2007 <br />Ms. Divine handed out the full Vision Plan and a draft market analysis put together by DSU. She <br />suggested members read this for future discussion in regard to the action plan. Members had a <br />brainstorming session last year and would like to review that and look at the opportunity for <br />EDAC to bring forward some new ideas for the council. <br /> <br />UPDATES <br />Ms. Divine stated the first affordable housing rental project is underway in Woods Edge. The <br />building will have first floor commercial. The townhome project was ready to go when the <br />housing market fell, and it looks like it will now be delayed. <br /> <br />Next meeting March 1. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned. <br /> 2