Planning Commission Minutes 2012 05 24

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Commission and Staff discussion: The Planning Commissioner suggestions discussed below have been incorporated into a revised draft Vision Statement and Core Values included as part of these minutes. See below.) Moline stated he likes the revised statement. He discussed the regional governmental coordination within the core values Lipton, Moline and Russ discussed different options for “regional” cooperation and how it fits into the Comp Plan. Tengler asked about the use of the word “modest” to describe agriculture and mining in Louisville. Russ clarified the word does not have an economic meaning but one that is used to describe type of architecture, etc. within a community. Pritchard stated he personally did not like how staff has included “city heritage” component; but, he understood its value in the statement. Lipton thanked staff for the good draft. He discussed the following: cost effective services; multi-disciplinary; vibrant vs. sustainable; the meaning of active listening. O’Connell complemented staff on a great job. Her discussion centered on economy, healthy sustainability, thinking outside the box. She suggested using “open dialogue” instead of “active listening”. Brauneis discussed sustainable practices and how it overlaps in several values. O’Connell, Brauneis and Russ discussed sustainable practices, healthy and vibrant economy and how they differ. They agree there is a need for either clear separation or better integration. Revised Draft Vision Statement and Core Values: The following represents the modification to the Vision Statement and Core Values based on the discussion during the meeting. Thanks to Scott Robinson for keeping an edited version of the document. VISION STATEMENT ‐ Established in 1878, the City of Louisville is an inclusive, familyfriendly community that manages its continued growth by blending a forward- thinking outlook with a small-town atmosphere which engages its citizenry and promotes a walkable community form that enables social interaction. The City strives to preserve and enhance the high quality of life it offers to those who live, work, and spend time in the community. Louisville retains connections to the City's modest mining and agricultural beginnings while continuing to transform into one of the most livable and economically diverse communities in the United States. The structure and operation of the City will ensure an open ‐‐ and responsive government which integrates citizen volunteerism with highquality, multidisciplinary, and costeffective services. Innovative