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After brief discussion, the following appointments were made: The Code Review Committee will include Deidre Lewis, Nova Felton, and Lisa Greening. The Comprehensive Plan Committee will include Linda Locke, Cirri Moran, and Ben Senturia. Mr. Halpert stated he would like to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan Update and asked that conversations begin with staff regarding the process; perhaps as a discussion item at the next meeting. Mr. Senturia stated it would be important to know what the role of the Comprehensive Plan Committee members would be. Mr. Halpert concurred, as well as reviewing the role and authority granted in the City Charter and Municipal Code. He added the he was not opposed to helping on both committees as needed. Mr. Halpert stated there were no committee reports. Council Liaison Report Ms. Carr stated that the Fiscal Year 2013 budget passed unanimously. In the budget was an $80,000 request from Ms. Riganti for the Comprehensive Plan. She stated this was an opportunity for a consultant to assist in preparation of the Plan; the City Charter grants authority to the Plan Commission to develop the Plan and present it. She stated that a way forward will depend on what the Plan Commission members want and that staff can make suggestions and is there to aid the Plan Commission. Ms. Carr stated there could also be an advisory committee as suggested by Ms. Riganti; the Plan Commission must decide what will work best. She added she was sure staff would be willing to assist in any way possible. Ms. Carr also stated that she pass some legislation; she asked that the legislation be postponed because the community had not heard much about the plan. She also asked that the Task Force make community outreach. She stated they wanted to adopt an ordinance for complete and livable streets policy but Council did not have a chance to go through the financial implications for financing streets and sidewalks. She stated that the Bike and Walkability Plan may or may not be a part of the Comprehensive Plan, but the request was premature and would like to see community involvement in the plans and process. Ms. Locke stated she attended the EPA Sustainable Land Use Code Audit last week and that it was an interesting conversation covering obstacles in zoning codes that may prevent sustainability. She added that there were many good ideas shared and examples presented from other communities and commended staff for putting it together. Ms. Carr asked staff if the Draft Parkview Gardens Plan is approved by Plan Commission and if that was as far as it goes. She asked if it comes to City Council. Ms. Riganti stated that according to State Statute, the Plan Commission adopts the Plan; it was done this way for a variety of reasons. She stated that City Council would endorse the Plan via a resolution. tm; E