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Councilman Haws continued questioning with regard to the study, asking if there was any timetable with regard to implementation of proposals made, such as in- vestigation of crimes in the neighborhood. Also, whether it was planned to pur- e chase county land to provide park and open space areas at the city's northern boundary. Ms. Decker replied that the refinement plan attempted to set out concerns of the neighborhood; implementation would rely on priorities in the neighborhood as well as the entire city, and on planning abilities. Citizen in- quiry with regard to police work would probably be necessary to bring about a specific investigation. With regard to purchase of county land, the purpose was to maintain existing agricultural uses and a green belt buffer. That did not necessarily mean it had to be in city ownership. Manager added that the area referred to, so long as it remains in county ownership. would probably remain zoned for 5- to 20-acre minimum division. Councilman Haws asked staff investigation of a possible bike easement from the States Streets area to Golden Garcens park site. Because he thought a bike route was important in that location rather than along Barger Drive, he asked if staff would try to work something out. Ms. Decker answered that the idea was to try to get pieces of that bike route further south and to develop routes in con- junction with general development of the entire area. There appeared to be no reason why it couldn't be developed. Councilman Keller hoped the possibility of the Bethel area's being developed in- medium- and high-density housing would be recognized. He said that improvements needed in the area, increased cost of land, and high cost of single-family homes would tend to promote medium- or high-density use. Ms. Decker noted the land is now inside the urban service boundary, and the compact growth policy stated by the city would probably indicate high density close to concentrations of e services not now there. She said this refinement plan was like the General Plan, subject to amendment, review, etc. Lower density now seemed the best option, but if it becomes an issue later on, if it is found low-density housing cannot be provided, then the plan could be looked at again. Manager recognized the importance of the questions raised by Councilman Haws. He said this refinement plan in many ways was primarily a guide for the Council in making decisions with regard to parks, streets, drainage, etc. , and would take a number of years to implement because of the costs and work involved. He didn't think the people in the Bethel-Danebo area should be misled by stating that the work could be accomplished very quickly. I - B-1 Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to authorize preparation of a resolution for adoption of the Bethel-Danebo refinement plan, changing the word "older" to "other" in Section 3, Chapter VII, Policies, No.6 to read ".. . equity with the other parts of the city;" and deleting the word "important" in Section 2, Chapter I, Policies, NO.5 to read "...recognizing mobile homes as a housing option." Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. I-B-2 C. Citizen Involvement, LCDC Requirements Review of Citizen Involvement Proposal for Meeting LCDC Requirements Reports outlining the Citizen Involvement Program and excerpt of 9/15/75 Planning Commission minutes have previously been distributed to Council members. - Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to schedule a public hearing Ccmm For December 8. Motion carried unanimously. 12/3/75 Pub Hrng ~34- 12/8/75 - 3