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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 22, 1992 Page 10 Council Business. continued The addition complies with 1-2 District and Parking Standards and would have a minimal impact on surrounding properties. The parking lot would be setback 50 to 80 feet from developments to the south and east. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Williams verified that the proposed addition's exterior would match the existing building's exterior. Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to APPROVE LP-265 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. RICE CREEK WATERSHED PERMIT APPROVAL 2. A LETTER OF CREDIT OR BOND BE POSTED WITH THE CITY TO COVER 100% OF THE COST TO INSTALL THE PARKING LOT AND CURBING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Childs presented a report on the enhanced community based goalsetting process. Council and staff meet annually to discuss the goals and strategies for the City. From these goals, a five year financial and policy plan is developed which charts the City's course. During the process, the City continually asks for citizen input through the City newsletter and Town Hall meetings. This fall, the City will enhance its community input element by forming four focus groups which its members are randomly selected from the general population, advisory groups, and business leaders. Based on issues arising from the groups, a community survey will be developed and sent to New Brighton households to identify key issues for Council to address during the planning process. Forums will be held in November to dialogue on key issues identified in the survey, and the results reported back to the community in December. At the January Council Goalsetting session, the issues will be incorporated into a goal document and presented at the 1993 Town Hall Meeting. It is proposed that this type of document be updated every two years to stay in close contact with the City's customers. Childs verified that Council will have input regarding the survey questions, and this data will be compiled in a cost effective method. Benke is looking forward to reviewing the results from the focus groups. Williams feels this is an excellent way to involve citizens in the City's planning process. Staff will provide incentives to residents to return the survey and provide convenient drop-off locations. Council endorsed their support of the process and look forward to the focus groups' feedback. Council. Business Print Craft Addition Report 92-214 Goa/setting/Focus Groups Report 92-216