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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 16 Noting there were forty-six charts included in the City Council meeting packet materials, Mr. Leatherman advised for time expediency, he would summarize the information. Mr. Leatherman encouraged Councilmembers to ask for additional information during the presentation. Mr. Leatherman reviewed the methodology used (page 8) for the survey; and reported the enthusiasm found in this most re- cent survey when compared with the 2014 survey. Mr. Leatherman stated this was an impressive enthusiastic move for the community in the last two years, and should be deemed as a significantly positive indicator. Mayor Roe noted the position the city was in two years ago specific to the Park Renewal Program, and suggested that may be part of the shift as those initial community concerns and awareness of tax and fee changes in that and in address- ing other infrastructure improvements, may reflect the "new normal" as residents adjusted accordingly. Mr. Leatherman agreed that may be a possibility. Specific to the Park Renewal Program, Mr. Leatherman noted the survey indicated a high level of awareness and use of those facilities by the community, as seen in the park and recreation ratings. While the facilities were highly used, Mr. Leatherman noted the city's ratings for maintenance appeared to also be highly regarded. Mayor Roe thanked Mr. Leatherman for performing the community survey and for synthesizing the report for tonight's meeting. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 7:55 p.m., and reconvened at approximately 8:02 p.m. b. Planning Commission Joint Meeting Mayor Roe welcomed Planning Commissioners present at tonight's meeting: Chair Michael Boguszewski and Commissioners James Bull, Chuck Gitzen, Julie Kimble, and Robert Murphy (Variance Board Chair). Vice Chair Shannon Cun- ningham and Commissioner James Daire were unable to attend tonighYs meeting. Chair Boguszewski looked to individual commissioners for an introduction and to provide their years of experience on the Commission. Chair Boguszewski referred to and expounded on the Commission's accomplish- ments since the last joint meeting. Discussion Items with the Citv Council as Identified bv Staff Drop Homes Mayor Roe noted this item may have been prompted by recent legislation mandat- ing cities to approve drop homes unless opting out of doing so. Mayor Roe sug- gested the question is whether or not the city wants to opt out or not.