Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Discussion & Orientation
June 9, 2009

Items identified as the community’s strengths and weaknesses by all in attendance.

• Willing to think outside of the box
• Historical Data
• 1995 Comprehensive Plan

Transportation -

• Future road improvements and ROW
• Maintain rural feel.  For example: lot size, safety and traffic.
• Transportation hub – mass transit
• Interconnection – link circulation
• Alternative routes
• Aviation – Development of airport.

Land Use -

• Specific zoning requirements
• Expand city limits
• Infrastructure
• Growing pains
• Building, zoning and other relevant city codes.

Economic Development -

• Improve City Center Historic District. Theme? 
• Identity
• Economic diversification - including industrial
• Develop 59 acres around sports complex
• Cultural assets – build and strengthen
• Connect to business centers
• Natural resources import and export
• 2 mil cap
• West side Center
• Public Safety

Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources -

• Parks & Recreation Balance Multi use –winter use
• Improve Trails & Walkways – winter use
• Geographical location and party hub
• Enhance and improve aesthetics
• Impact on rivers and streams

Housing -

• Rural residential use
• Affordable housing ( MSB and state)