Work Session Meeting minutes of the Town Council Work Session on April 5, 2005

As reviewed, approved and accepted by the Town Council on May 3, 2005

Mayor Oland opened the Work Session at 9:06 p.m. Council Members Frank Bennett, Charles Bradsher, Dave Halperin and Dave Preusch were present. Town Planner, Stanley Benning was present. The Clerk was present.

Review of the Comprehensive Land Plan: Mayor Oland reported that the Environmental & Heritage Resources map has been updated and will be included as an Appendix to the Comprehensive Land Plan. Council Member Preusch will submit information regarding annexations for inclusion in the Comprehensive Land Plan. Mr. Benning will review the Economic Development language (page 16 of 27). Mr. Benning pointed out that the requirements for structures located in the Commercial Zone should be reviewed for aesthetics and compatible architecture as these structures relate to the Town. Mayor Oland requested that Mr. Benning address these two issues.

Mayor Oland indicted that these items will be further discussed in a Work Session on April 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

Mrs. Phyllis Sterling addressed the meeting as an individual and as a member of the Historic District Commission. Her recommendations will be included in the next draft of the Comprehensive Plan for review.

Council Member Dave Preusch questioned whether a planner should review the draft of the Comprehensive Plan. It was agreed by consensus that the next review of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan would be reviewed by a planner.

The Work Session was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

April 5, 2005