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City Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2013 Page 14 of 23 revisited. Planning Director Russ stated the Planning Commission also requested it be stricken from the document. He stated it would be stricken from the Comp Plan. Council member Loo noted that advocating to renew the Historic Preservation Tax is included in the Comp Plan but there is no similar advocacy for the Open Space and Parks Tax. She felt that advocating for any tax has no proper place in the Comp Plan." NEIGHBORHOODS: Council member Jasiak appreciated the recognition of the importance and definition of the neighborhoods. She felt it protects the integrity of the neighborhoods. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton inquired about Policy N -5.4 "Potential measures to increase housing type and price diversity should be evaluated, including allowing accessory dwelling units in established neighborhoods ". Planning Director Russ explained the Planning Staff heard from the community a diversity of housing, affordable housing and senior housing should be encouraged. Although it is a blanket statement citywide, it can only be realized on the individual neighborhood design. He noted some neighborhoods do not have the capacity for such housing types. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked if an accessory dwelling unit would be a dwelling for aging parents behind a residence. Planning Director Russ stated it would be two units per a single lot. The plat is not separated, but there are two dwellings under a single ownership. Another accessory dwelling unit might be renting a room to augment income. Mayor Muckle proposed language to clarify the City will not force change in existing neighborhoods. Council member Loo addressed the energy section narrative and suggested language to include input from all affected parties. She addressed Energy Policy 1.1 and stated she hoped this would not be a partnership with Boulder to municipalize. Regarding Policy 1.5 Solar Energy, she suggested all energy preservation measures be encouraged. She requested an explanation on Policy E 3.3 — Strive to remain current. Planning Director Russ explained the City skipped the 2009 Universal Building Code, which affected the City's insurance rating, therefore the policy addresses staying current with the regulatory codes. Council member Loo recommended removing the language "low income" in Policy E 3.2 and replacing it with "weatherization services to qualified residents ". She noted the school 2012 enrollments conflicts with the 2007 chart included in the document. She addressed the implementation section; there is a Public Art Master Plan and suggested an Arts and Cultural Master Plan. Planning Director Russ would work with Parks and Recreation Director Stevens on modification on that section of the Plan. Council member Loo worked on the 2005 Comprehensive Plan. She noted it had not been updated in 19 years. She felt it was a very fine plan and she did not want anyone to think those were not good efforts.