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Zoning and Annexation Committee August 12, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Sante stated that the intersections around the bypass would also be impacted and that they need to be studied in light of the Capital Avenue project. SR 23 and the Bypass will all be affected and special study areas will have to take place. Mr. Sante noted that the Corridor Plans and the various Neighborhood Plans would be summarized in future meetings. Mr. Hunt suggested that he will see that his department pulls together all of the neighborhood plans and plans passed by the Redevelopment Commission. He noted that the Keller Park Plan was approved by the Board of Public Works and the Common Council. The Council Attorney suggested that all such plans be filed with the City Clerk and that that office inventory them so that they could be made available for the Council to review. The formal listing of documents would then be suggested to be maintained by the City Clerk's office. Council Member King noted that a city-wide plan is being developed by Larry Magliozzi and that an update will be provided on it at today's Community and Economic Development meeting. Council Member King stressed that there must be a balance in the amount of detail needed at this • phase of reviewing the proposed comprehensive plan. He stated "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good", which he often used in private industry. He hoped that there would not be a delay in the quality of life in our community,and that the City should get started. Council President Kelly stated that he agrees with Council Member King, however the Council must do its"due diligence"as recommended by the Council Attorney as part of the review process. The City should be in a leadership role and develop a time table which is workable. Mr. Sante stated that he will need to officially certify the proposed comprehensive plan to the Common Council. Council Member White suggested that discussions should take place, however with Council Member King not being available for the 1st meeting in September, it could not take place at that time. Council Member Pfeifer suggested that Mr. Sante and his staff provide a presentation on the areas where there is change in direction. She suggested that recommendations be highlighted that are based on the diversity of the population with regard to infra-structure resources and proposed developments. She stressed the need for these items to be brought to the Council's attention. She also suggested that any trends in population be highlighted and note whether they are a"trend or a fad". Council Member King noted that the Area Plan Commission will be formalizing their commitment to review the plan every five(5) years, based on census projections. Council Member Pfeifer suggested that perhaps the review should take place every three (3) years instead. Dr. Varner stated that he believes that demographics are more important then numbers. He does not want the proposed comprehensive plan to become controversial or to get bogged down, however the Council has the responsibility to know why items are cited in the proposed plan and to decide whether they should be referenced as a proposed development guide. He also noted the need for water and conservation districts. The plan should be good for developing a vision, but