Authorization to Fill Position of Director of Community Development and Any Residual Vacancies Motion by Alderman Kaminski to recommend to Council to authorize the Director of Human Resources to fill the position of Director of Community Development and any residual vacancies. Seconded by Alderman Wilkens and carried unanimously. Request to Review Policies regarding Public Notices and Input on Zoning and Land Use Issues Motion by Alderman Scheuble to recommend to Council that during initial discussion, when there is a rezoning, PUD, conditional land use, subdivision, or otherwise significant change in character of land use being contemplated the Planning Department should work with the Alderman and potential developer to help identify the needs, resources, and character of the local community. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Alderman Scheuble to recommend to Council to inquire of people familiar with the area what land and neighborhood characteristics would be helpful to take into consideration while developing a formalized proposal.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Motion by Alderman Scheuble to recommend to Council to generate interest by informing people within potentially effected areas of the possible ways in which their quality of life might be improved or adversely impacted. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Alderman Scheuble to recommend to Council to promote neighborhood and town hall discussions of the issues in a non-confrontational atmosphere free of imminent decision constraints. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Alderman Scheuble to recommend to Council that when the contributions of local inhabitants has helped the landowner develop a plan which will best improve the quality of life in the area, then a public hearing would be publicized and held to consider the formalized proposal.