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that they developed a scoring process and matrix to narrow things down, but how they are going <br />to implement that within the subcommittees still needs to be determined. She agreed that it is a <br />very ambitious process, but they have already narrowed down the interventions by half, and they <br />look forward to the feedback of issue experts in the next phase so they can identify both what <br />will have a meaningful impact and what is outside the scope of this process. She also stated that <br />they are very interested in the low hanging fruit and prioritizing interventions that can be done <br />easily with high impact. <br />Assistant Director Jaissle shared the following categories identified to prioritize the <br />interventions; impact on outcomes, promotes equity, complimentary, investment, leadership <br />capacity, immediacy, and stakeholder support. She also stated that the subcommittees were <br />developed with the intention of moving this work forward, even as the action plan becomes <br />dated. <br />Vice President Kepple expressed that for this plan to be successful, it is important that <br />Councilmembers are active participants and help to connect the dots of what already exists and <br />what could exist. She also said that once the subcommittees start to meet there may be <br />interventions that the experts in the field identify, or that residents who were not involved in the <br />initial planning process identify, that may be added to the plan. <br />Councilmember Marx commented that this is indeed a very ambitious project but one that will <br />serve the City of Lakewood well into the long term. She said she is excited to work with <br />everyone on this and is happy to help in whatever way she can, especially to support the <br />residents of Ward 4 as there is a great need for many of the proposed interventions. <br />Councilmember Baker reflected on the unique social infrastructure of Lakewood and how that <br />has allowed the city to remain a vibrant and desirable community compared to the region as a <br />whole. He said that he is excited to work with everyone and happy to be a resource to help turn <br />some of these ideas into legislation, particularly relating to the built environment pieces. He also <br />commented that there is a lot of school involvement identified in the plan and asked if this has <br />been presented to the school or other community partners like the library. <br />Director Walter replied that this has not yet been formally presented to the School Board, but that <br />the Superintendent has reviewed the report and is supportive. He said that they will certainly <br />make a formal presentation to the School Board at some point, but the indicators that involve the <br />school are mutually shared goals that the board is already interested in improving upon. <br />Councilmember Baker stated he is in support of the strong towns approach of government which <br />is to find out what the issues or needs are of the community and then identify the next easiest <br />step you can take, evaluate, and then move onto the next easiest step and so forth. He pledged his <br />commitment to help the Community Health Action Team approach this plan in that manner. <br />Vice President Kepple commented that the subcommittees are going to be helpful in engaging <br />additional community partners to advance and amplify the identified interventions. <br />Councilmember Bullock commented that access to physical and behavioral health is a key part of <br />this plan, and he suspects we will make the most progress around the routes to school first which <br />2 <br /> <br />