05-10-04 Community & Economic Development

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CConmzitt S? iort: C On�l»1inL an�f • � 0127 � �ESJtr�l N�rE r �m-'i'sf'�'sE The May 10,2004 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 3:35 in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter,Pfeifer,Kelly,Pnzzello, Varner, Kuspa, Coleman,Kirsits and White; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, City Clerk John Voorde,Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, Bernie Feeney, George Adler, , Jeff Myers,Pam Myers,Marco Mariani,Gladys Kopola, Wayne Curry,Linda Hopkins,Arnold Sallie,Terry Bland of the,Suufk Alextb`Cribunt,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kelly noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 04-46 which is a proposed resolution which would adopt a vision and guiding principles developed by the community for a comprehensive planning process called"City Plan". Mayor Luecke made the presentation. He began by introducing the new Executive Director of Community and Economic Development, Sharon Kendall. Mayor Luecke stated that City Plan has two(2)basic elements: a community vision and its guiding principles. Almost 1,000 people took part in the thirty(30)community meetings held throughout the city. He noted that the 50-member Civic Alliance also met in a 1/2 day retreat. Phase II will have a series of small group meetings which will focus on twelve(12)primary areas of discussion. Wayne Curry,Economic Development/Conummity Development Chairperson spoke in favor of the proposed resolution, noting the public participation varied from place to place but overall the people were enthusiastic. He further noted that the proposed resolution calls for flexibility so that the process may be changed as conditions and needs warrant. Arnold Sallie, Transportation and.Infrastructure Chairperson spoke in favor of the proposed resolution,noting that it has been an invigorating process. Linda Hopkins,Parks,Health and Safety Chairperson also spoke in favor of the proposed resolution. Dr. Varner noted that he anticipates that there will be additional documents for the Council to review, and inquired as to what the next steps would be. Larry Magliozzi stated that the process of identifying stakeholders will take place next with discussions on overcoming obstacles and barriers and building on the strengths of the community. Discussions began last month and will continue until the end of September with a report back to the Council at that time. He further noted that the beginning process of drafting a comprehensive plan will begin in early 2005.