Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/27/2015

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5.05: Introduce Discussion to Develop Work Plan and Outline for 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the Staff Report stating this case was originally prepared for the November 6, 2014 meeting, and is being brought back to the Commission for further consideration. The purpose of this case was to introduce a discussion on developing a work plan to complete the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. By adopting this preliminary work plan, the City is not approving any expenditures or components of the update. This step will ensure that the framework is in place before time and resources are put into developing a more detailed work plan and ultimately the update itself. Staff reviewed the policy discussions at hand, requested comment from the Commission on how to proceed and recommended approval of the Preliminary Work Plan. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer recommended economic and housing needs for the City be addressed prior to the land use plan. Community Development Director Gladhill appreciated this comment and discussed how the City's goals and visions would drive the land use plan. He suggested that a front end and back end check in be completed with regarding to the land use plan. Commissioner VanScoy supported the proposed approach presented by staff. He suggested that the community survey be considered and that citizen input be gathered throughout the 2040 Comprehensive Plan updating process. Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the success rates of the neighborhood meetings for gathering information from residents. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to recommend the City Council approve the Preliminary Work Plan for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Brauer.