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AUG 0 8 2007 Mayor & Council Members Community Dev. Director & Director of Econ. Dev. Members of the Task Force: Aug, ih 2007 Please accept my thanks to those individuals who contributed their time and energy into the work of developing the 20 year plan. I find it satisfying that volunteers can be gathered to perform community services. At the invitation of the city staff to comment on the plan, I shall accept the invitation. It shall be done by several.letters for the city council, city staff and members of the task force. So I begin with two items. First, my reaction in receiving the city's letter and enclosed map of July 6-07, and in like manner, the reactions of neighbors and friends subsequent to their receiving the same letter and map. Regressing to July 6th the mail arrived as usual. Upon reading the city's letter and enclosed map I took a deep breathe and sat down. "My, my" I said to myself. This map shows significant changes to several areas of the city and it is likely to have a serious impact to many citizens. So the letter caught my attention and motivated me to seek out more information. In the days following, I took part in many conversations and listened to comments from neighbors and friends. The map or maps triggered an aire of uncertainty and questions. Whether or not it was a draft map it launched our neighborhood into a defensive mode. It was apparent the underlying current of unrest was that the city had made plans for private property &I1d the owners were not afforded any input. So the door was closed and the owners were denied what is commonly called the "democratic way". In light of the heretofore statements, I can say with a degree of validity, it will be difficult to find one soul in our area (Norfolk & Morton) who will endorse the city's plan. Undoubtedly, this plan will require sacrifice to some residents and much, much more to others. So it must be recognized the plan involves citizens and the element of human behavior will be present and paramount. Were this plan to be accepted and implemented the goals are numerous and exceedingly weighty. It will obligate our city government for years and will add more layers of expense to city budget. Therefore I would urge the Task Force members to re-think the need of "radical change". Since the open meeting of July 24- 07. I see no enthusiasm for the plan and I can say with assurance I hold the same view. Now on to my next letter. ... With Respect, M~ fi#t{~v~ Dan Anderson