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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-08 CPSC Final MinutesComprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 January 8, 2024 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Zoom Hybrid Meeting Meeting Minutes January 8, 2024 Approved: February 5, 2025 Committee Members Present: Chair Ann DiPetta, Karl Klankowski, Mo Klein, Elizabeth Weatherby, Alison Weaver, Diane Cohen, Tai Basilius Committee Members Present on Zoom: Katelin Olson Committee Members Absent: Roxanne Marino Quorum Present Comp Plan Consultant Present: Matt Horn Town Staff Present: Niels Tygesen Town Staff Present on Zoom: Mollie Duell Proceedings Chair Ann DiPetta called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm at the Town Hall. Approval of Past Minutes Motion: Klein motioned to approve the amended December 4 meeting minutes; Klankowski seconded. Vote: Chair DiPetta, aye; Klankowski, aye; Weatherby, aye; Weaver, aye; Cohen, aye; Klein, aye; and Basilius, aye. Motion Carried. Privilege of the Floor Motion: Klein motioned to close privilege of the floor; Klankowski seconded. Vote: Chair DiPetta, aye; Klankowski, aye; Weatherby, aye; Weaver, aye; Cohen, aye; Klein, aye; and Basilius, aye. Motion Carried. Old Business Items Results of Focus Group #3: Capital Facilities & Utilities, Transportation, and Community Well-Being Horn shared the results from the focus group discussions. A group of around 10 participants identified strengths and weaknesses. Strengths included the library, state parks system, and schools. Identified challenges and weaknesses included accessibility to water and sewer, a lack of community spaces and places for teens, and few options for childcare, healthcare, and employment within the Town. Problems with housing were discussed, focusing on the lack of housing, age of homes, and threats from short-term rentals. The age of the population is shifting as less young people move to the area. Desired transportation improvements included more trails, public transport, options for non-motorized transit, more EV infrastructure, and car shares. New Business Items Priorities Discussion (SWOT) for Capital Facilities & Utilities, Transportation, and Community Well - Being The committee participated in an exercise identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Weatherby spoke about recent efforts to restart an Ag Committee and the difficulty in sustaining participation; she would like feedback from the agricultural community about these issues. Horn noted a variety of transportation needs had been identified by committee members. No car share exists in Ulysses and the reason is believed to be challenges with insurance. Other identified strengths include the nursery school and library.