1998-061-RES WHEREAS, CITY COUNCIL DID HERETOFORE ON THE 14TH DAY

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MAY 11 '9811:34 FROM:8WR KCMO 816363COZT T-234 P.04/15 F-S7Z Phase 2 · Planning Goals and Objectives. Task 11- Project Kick-Off: The B'WR Consultant Team proposes to work closely with the staff, the Planning Conmtission, and interested participants in forming a ~Steering Committee," The Steering Committee would be comprised of elected officials, staff, business and community leaders, and interested oMens. The Steering CommitteA would he charged with specific tasks. The consultant will assist the staff in drafting a "letter of conunitmenf' for committee members, clarifying their lO-month involvement with the plan, pledging th~ir support through the process. Task 2.2 - Key.person Interviews: Key-person interviews will be conducted in order to estabUsh de taUs about neighborhood and citywide issues. Up to eight persons will be interviewed from the business community as well as trom the neighborhoods and wards in the City of Paris to record detailed insights into past trends and future opportunities and constraints. Based upon the insights from the interviews and the data collected to date, the Consultant will meet with representative groups from various neighborhoods ill order to relate tncUvtdual Insights with group perspectives on development trends and oppOrtun1ties. The issues of redevelopment, infill development, residential stability, residential growth, public amenities, school districts and tax base enhancement will be discussed from the perspective of the various neighborhoods in the City. Task 2.3 - Goals, Objectives and PoliciiS: Goals, objectives and policies for the comprehensive plan will be prepared as a result of broadwbased participation from the entire community. The Action steps, which Are ultim~tely selected by the CUent from the goals and objectives, are statements that reflect the local community's aspirations fOT the future. A NfoctlS session" will be held with invited members of the public based upon the input from the neighborhood meetings and the lcey.person interviews, Tha focus ~~on will be a highly structured and carefully facilitated process. A ranking of the most critical issues facing the City will be facilitated by the Consultant Team. Planning issues will be organized by a variety of topics-after careful consultation with stakeholder participants--incJuding: · Residential stability in established neighborhoods; · Residential and commercial development design standards; · Public services and extension of infrastructure, for example into annexed areas; , Finandng of public improvements; · Quality of life issues; · Auto circulation, particularly toward downtown from the loop highway; · Land use compatibility and aMexationj -3.