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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 24, 2017 Page 7 ber Etten noted that while some flexibility may be indicated, the design standard was still evolving and would eventually become more cohesive. Councilmember Willmus agreed that there may be room for compromise. With the Rice Street/Larpenteur Avenue visioning process, Mayor Roe updated the commission that the next meeting of that planning group would include a presentation by the consultant based on community feedback, advising that it may be coming before the commission in the near future. Chair Murphy opined that there had been some initial ambiguity accepted by the commission that the comprehensive plan update timing and looming deadline took precedence over that visioning plan and its subsequent completion, creating uncertainty in how they would mesh or whether they would actually do so. Mayor Roe noted that attempts continued to tie the two items together, but also noted the option for a comprehensive plan amendment at any point in the future. Councilmember Etten suggested that the commission and community remain open to more specificity as the city works with neighboring partners, but agreed with the Commission's basic understanding of the two processes. Councilmem- ber Etten stated that he hoped the vision could be included with the comprehen- sive plan update, even if not initially providing specific recommendations for that area. In general, Councilmember Willmus sought an update from the commission on their perspective with communication with the City Council and staff on various items coming before them, and whether it was functioning properly. Personally, Chair Murphy expressed interest in improving that area, specifically in the commission having City Council meeting minutes available to them if indi- vidual commissioners were unable to attend or view those meetings and prior to their next meeting. Chair Murphy noted the importance for the commission to re- ceive at least a summary of that discussion to understand and know the general di- rection as soon as possible to inform their meetings. Councilmember Willmus suggested that staff continue to work on that, noting the increased difficulties in turn-around time with the commission holding two meet- ings per month,but also recognizing the importance of that information. Councilmember Etten agreed that was a legitimate point, and even if and when the City Council meeting minutes were not available from the recording secretary, suggested when relevant, a summary or excerpt of that discussion — whether ap- proved or not—could be provided to the commission for an understanding. Chair Murphy stated that the commission would be happy to accept a draft.