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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 2 May 7, 1986 DISCUSSION OF DRAFT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Hamilton introduced the main agenda item for the meeting, the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan, limiting the initial discussion to Part 2, Community Qualities. A number of suggestions and comments were made by members of the Plan Commission which were duly noted by the staff. Following are the key items that were discussed. It was suggested that in the paragraph on fire protection and emergency medical transportation under the section on Basic City Services, the statement on medical training of fire department personnel should be clarified and the list of personnel and equipment could be condensed or eliminated. Under Code Enforcement, it was noted that the reference to the 1973 League of Women Voters survey could be considered too old to be of value. It was also noted that the need for greater emphasis on code enforcement along Olive Boulevard lacked supporting statements. It was suggested that the text be expanded to better explain the city's snow plowing and street de-icing policy. It was also suggested that the recommen- dations under Basic City Services include the continuation of waste newspaper collection activity and a study of consolidation of fire department station locations. The dependence on bond issues for major street repair work was questioned and it was suggested that there is a need to annually budget more funds for this purpose to minimize the need for the more expensive bond issue funding. There was discussion of the relationship of police and fire facilities and a suggestion was made that a future study of police facilities be included in the strategies relating to personal security. An issue was raised regarding the appropriateness of including a section on Public Schools since they are operated by a separate political entity. After some discussion there appeared to be a consensus in favor of including a section on public schools in the plan provided care was taken to avoid an impression of direct involvement by the Plan Commission or the City Council in school policy matters. It was suggested that the text on the school section be tightened up considerably and that some reference be made to the School District's five year plan which is currently undergoing preparation. The positive effect of private schools was noted and it was suggested that material on private schools be included in the section on Cultural, Educational and Recreational Opportunities. The need for more cross-referencing between sections was noted, particularly in such sections as the ones dealing with "Access to Shopping, Employment and Recreation" and "Cultural, Educational an Recreational Opportunities."