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Council Minutes of 2-21-2017 remove some red tape which encumbers development, develop smarter regulations and create the opportunity to develop a town center through new mixed use zoning. What it won't do is force any business or resident to make changes or improvements to existing properties or change their taxes. This proposal has been in the works for a long time. It was mentioned as part of several Master Plans. Going on two years, with Director Wenger acting as quarterback an Ad Hoc Committee made up of the Planning Department, Building, Council and Law Department officials as well as members of the Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, the public and other stakeholders have been meeting with a paid consultant working and reworking the proposed changes. This has not been done in a vacuum. We have had numerous occasions for comment and input from residents and business alike. A few days ago, the Board of the Chamber of Commerce gave its blessing to the proposal. As the proposal moves forward there will be several more opportunities for public comment and input. In the time I have been on Council, I have had the pleasure of working with Council and the Administration on some very important changes to the City and the way City Hall functions. I'm proud of what we have accomplished. I believe that this will be the most important decision we will make long term. Planning and zoning done properly lays the ground work for the next generation and generations to follow. I probably won't live to see all the results of these changes, but it's not for us. It's for my grandchildren, if I ever have any, and Carrie's grandchildren and even Nicole's grandchildren. Councilman Limpert Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 7:40 p.m. Present were committee members Limpert and Brossard; Council members Kearney, Schumann and Barker; Council President Jones; Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Planning & Development Wenger and guests. • Discussed was Ordinance 2017-17. An Ordinance amending Section 1363.302.2 of Chapter 1363 of the Real Property Maintenance Code entitled "Discarded Materials" in order to provide standards for trash receptacles on commercial properties. Director Wenger explained that while there are requirements for management of blight in the residential section of the code, the business section of 1363.302.2 is not as detailed. Ms. Wenger as well as the committee thought this would provide a balance, if not a broad brush requirement, on commercial businesses. It allows action to be taken in the interest of cleanliness for removal of discarded material in areas where cited as an issue. The motion was made to recommend approval 2-0. Councilwoman Hemann Chairman of the Intra -Governmental Relations Committee: The Intra -Governmental Relations Committee met on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. Present were committee members Hemann, Limpert and Kearney; Council members Brossard, Schumann and Williamson; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Safety & Service Glauner and guests. 4