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Steve Bocian presented the staff report and detailed the contents of the City CIP. He asked the Commissioners to identify their project priorities and any projects included on Attachment A that they did not consider to be a priority project. Commissioner Olson noted that he would not comment on projects that were already in process and did not believe that an in-progress project should be stopped once funds have already been expended. Mr. Bocian noted that some in-progress projects may not have been put out to bid yet and that it was appropriate to examine the priority of that project. Commissioner Blank would like to know how much money has been invested in the in-progress projects. He believed that would make it easier to make a good decision when approximate metrics can be identified with respect to the amount of money invested. An extended discussion on the prioritizing method ensued. Commissioner Narum noted that her project priorities were Items B, D, F, and G. Commissioner Olson believed the Commission would mix things up a bit if it took priorities established by the City Council and try to undo them or, by virtue of their input, reduce the existing projects’ importance. He did not believe they should be on the list for consideration. He noted that there was a lot of planning in the City and believed that there should be more implementation. He noted that his project priorities were Items B, G, P, and E. He believed that the Permanent ACE Train location was extremely important to the City with respect to mixed-use development and transit-oriented development. Commissioner Blank noted that his priorities were Items D, F, G, and P. He agreed with Commissioner Olson regarding the importance of Item P. Commissioner Pearce noted that her priorities were Items G, H, L, and M. She believed that the arts center was essential and added that Gingerbread Preschool had been planning its outdoors facilities for a long time. She cited the importance of good preschool education as well as physical activity on the Iron Horse Trail. She noted that the library was so cramped that for every new book it wished to acquire, it had to get rid of an older, existing book. Commissioner O’Connor noted that his priorities were Items B, D, G, and P. Chairperson Fox noted that her priorities were Items H, L, X, and E. She believed that Gingerbread Preschool should add parking improvements as well because of the post office across the street. Mr. Bocian noted that staff was not requesting additions to the projects. Chairperson Fox requested that Mr. Bocian mention her request to the City Council. Commissioner Pearce concurred with that request. Chairperson Fox would like to add an easement by the Iron Horse Trail to get people off the sidewalks. She believed PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 28, 2007 Page 11 of 16