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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 17, 2014 Page 33 Councilmember Willmus noted some areas of town now heavily forested but not in densely populated areas; and sought a plan that would not be so restrictive that it prohibited or limited development of those sites or areas. Councilmember Willmus suggested steps to accomplish the City's goals while not limiting proper- ty owners in developing their property. Councilmember Etten suggested, in business areas, that shared parking be encour- aged for different groups or uses as part of their development to reduce parking while allowing them credit for space saved and/or trees preserved through work- ing cooperatively with neighboring property owners in preserving natural space. Mayor Roe concurred that the comments of Councilmembers Willmus and Etten were well within the spirit of his comments as well. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of diversity for new planting, and ful- ly supported the Conifer tree comment. Mr. Bilotta asked for Council feedback when situations arose where a variance was required, which was currently heard before the Variance Board; and ques- tioned the City Council's interest in dealing with those situations versus the Vari- ance Board,which the Council would not now see unless an appeal was filed. Councilmember McGehee expressed her interest in seeing those cases as this pro- cess moved forward. Councilmember Etten concurred, as long as the plan was in flux. e. Tax Increment Financing(TIF) Status Mayor Roe thanked staff for providing updated TIF information. 15. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Trudgeon provided preliminary City Council meeting agendas through year-end 2014. 16. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings 17. Adjourn Willmus moved, Etten seconded adjournment of the meeting at approximately 10:08 p.m.