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Mounds View Planning Commission September 15, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 13 • added that this document otherwise sets the priorities presented therein, as the priority in the hierarchy. Community Development Director Jopke explained the Comprehensive Plan does not set a hierarchy, it simply indicates what the goals, objectives, and policy are in these specific areas. He noted the Land Use Plan, which sets an overall tone for land use, however, there are other individual sections that the Council looks to, regarding specific projects and ways to implement them. Commissioner Berke inquired if this was Community Development Director Jopke's experience with other cities. Community Development Director Jopke stated it was, however, this did not mean that the issue did not merit clarification. Commissioner Stevenson stated the way that it is presented in the Comprehensive Plan, and the information it contains, he did not see where this document makes any statement that economic development has any priority. Economic Development Coordinator Carroll stated the Economic Development Commission had not intended the document to appear this way. He explained the final Comprehensive Plan update would address many different issues, adding that if it makes reference to constructing a water tower or improving a park,this would not imply that this should take priority over all other things. He stated • the fact that the Economic Development Commission has a section does not imply that it takes priority. He noted it is for the City Council and the Economic Development Authority to decide how the money is allocated. He reiterated this document was intended as a general guide in regard to what the Economic Development Commission believes should be done. He pointed out the document will be submitted to the Economic Development Authority and the City Council for review, and they may decide to change it, however, the Economic Development Commission has done its part as an advisory body. Commissioner Miller stated she was quite impressed with the document. She stated it was not lengthy, however, it contained much information. Kevin Caroll had done a very good job in preparing this document and commended them on their efforts. Chairperson Peterson stated this was a very good and concise statement of what needed to be done, and should be viewed in the context of the whole Comprehensive Plan. He added that further referencing of the residential issues contained within the document would clarify the issue of residential development. Economic Development Coordinator Carroll stated that there could be internal cross-referencing to the residential development issues within the document. Chairperson Peterson stated that certain areas within the City will need assistance in terms of • redevelopment, and this document provides some good guidelines for helping that along.