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City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2016 Page 13 of 17 wanted Council to be open to what the answers really were even if they are not what was expected. Council member Stolzmann wanted to add a space for any feedback. She questioned why #16 now focused in on two specific areas. Council member Leh said the team struggled with questions if asked and answered, would Council be able to use it to make decisions. The instrument is not perfect but helps to know what the public wants. Council member Maloney reminded Council this was done every four years. Naming specifics give context for what is there and what is possible and a general question might be too broad. Council member Stolzmann didn't oppose the question, just felt something was lost. Council member Loo addressed open ended questions and asked what the consultant's answer was at the last meeting. Public Relations Manager Muth stated it was not done in previous surveys because open ended questions are not statistically helpful nor is there an ability to cross tabulate. It can be useful information, and there could be an open ended question but with some specificity. Council member Leh felt there was nothing to lose by asking an open ended question. Council member Loo asked if there was room for an open ended question. She was supportive of a directed open ended question without confusing the layout. Council was in favor of an open ended question. Council member Keany suggested reformatting question 20 to allow room and put "Comments: ". Mayor Muckle called for public comment. PUBLIC COMMENT John Leary, 1116 La Farge Avenue, Louisville, CO appreciated putting the line in he mentioned, but the context was not as he meant. He felt the question was, Louisville is about built out, do we want to densify. Through Special Review Use, numerous areas throughout town could be changed to residential development. Sam's Club is not the only chance for senior housing; don't imply that if you want senior housing this is the last chance. Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO not question #20 could all be on same line to make question #21 the comment line. She asked if this survey would be available to the general public after the random sample.