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City Council Regular Meeting - 06/12/06 Minutes - Page 5 new residents, or anticipated residents, to provide input into the visioning process; and discussion and idea-sharing with other communities and their Planning Commissions. Planning Commissioner Doherty noted the need for the City Council to approach other communities for their feedback regarding planning issues, given the hesitancy of Planning Commissioners to get involved with other communities outside their charge from their respective City Councils. Mayor Klausing suggested that the Planning Commission use staff as a source of information exchange with other communities. Mayor Klausing expressed concern that, if one Commissioner representative attended the Council meeting, they may not express the view of the full body, but their personal view, if it happened to be in opposition to the majority vote and recommendation. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that the Commission consider additional communication with the community prior to a Public Hearing on a large project to allow for more input. Councilmember Ihlan suggested a development newsletter or more use of the website to alert the public. City Planner Thomas Paschke noted that the City didn't have a project until staff received an application; and advised that staff tried to encourage as much communication as feasible, by the developer and staff, once a solid project was applied for. Mr. Paschke noted developer involvement with neighborhoods through informational meetings; and further noted that July would be staffs first attempt to get a draft agenda on the web site for upcoming projects. Commissioner Mary Bateman reviewed various communications methods in place, including community meetings held by a developer; and signs posted on