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City Council Meeting Minutes March 9, 2021 Page 5 of 5 Director Zuccaro stated these regulations were initially adopted in 1995 with minor updates in 2007 and 2011. It was designed to help preserve residential character in the area. Currently there are concerns about the impact of new development on neighborhood character and neighboring properties. City Council included this review and update in the 2021 work plan with budget of $80,000. The Request for Proposals (RFP) asks for an evaluation of recent development in Old Town; how the current Old Town Overlay zoning standards have influenced design and building form; identification of existing historic residential building elements that influence historic and small town character of Old Town; identification of how new development influences in positive and negative ways; identification of current Old Town overlay regulatory elements that should be considered for amendment and any new regulations needed to ensure new development is complimentary to and does not detract from the historic small town character of Old Town The consultant is expected to include a comprehensive public engagement plan including; having it designed to meet the City's equity, diversity and inclusionary goals and include outreach to underrepresented groups; and include a mix of online and socially distanced in -person opportunities to address COVID needs. Public Comments — None. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked if there are other policy issues that relate to downtown that we should be considering with this. Director Zuccaro stated staff is working on some other issues that will be coming forward later this year and if others come from this project, staff will bring them for Council consideration. MOTION: Mayor Stolzmann moved to approve the RFP; Mayor Pro Tern Maloney seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Members adjourned at 7:34 pm. Meredyth Muth, City Clerk ADJOURN SEAL 041 n= Ashley zmann, Mayor