2016/10/01 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

October 1, 2016 REVIEW OF DRAFT MATERIALS The next discussion focused on the draft document "Envision Everett." President Murphy suggested the committee review other cities' vision processes for context. Other suggestions included mapping urban growth areas, assessing the challenges created in recent years, evaluating technology changes and other transformative developments, and establishing a standard for evaluating the plan. ENVISION EVERETT COMMITTEE Council members and Ms. Norton-Arnold addressed the structure of meetings for the committee. Council members stated that the first kickoff meeting should be a brainstorming session and to consider the dates and times of the future meetings to include fluid schedules and have the committee members plan meeting times for the inclusion of a variety of applicants. Recruitment plans were discussed to ensure the committee has a diverse background that includes reaching out to community groups to engage different cultures. Council members made suggestions on how to include input by citizens outside the committee including online surveys, hosting public comment, and using the neighborhood associations to relay information. Bob Bolerjack, Administration, asked for Council's input into the number of committee members and any suggestions for recruitment. Staff suggested 14 committee members, excluding City staff. Council members stated the importance of having diversity among the committee members is more important than the number of members and having more than 14 members might better represent the voices of the community. In addition, another suggestion was to possibly allow committee members from outside city limits, who have a vested interest in the city, such as business owners or citizens of urban growth areas that may be annexed in the future. 310