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and characteristics and establishing Fm|kjes and strategies. As graphically illustrated in Figure 1,2^ Public 1mxm|xememt in the Planning Process, the public involvement strategies included: Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission was chosen toprovide strategic direction for the project. Their meetings were open tuthe public and posted on the CU4/s vvebsite; project materials under consideration were made available to the general public pre -and post - meetings. Interviews. Input from the [itys elected leadership was solicited to ensure the plan incorporates their values and directions for the future; as the community has already placed their trust in their guidance and decision -making abilities. Further, the [it/s elected leadership is e barometer of the area they represent. I(ey Personnel Interviews. Many interviews were conducted with department beads and other staff from key departments who have a role in implementing many of the components of the master plan. Small Group Chonrttes. Input from residents, hand and business owners, and City officials occurred through small group charret es that were held over the course of two days. These hour-long charrettespushed attendees tothink about the issues and future they envisioned, and the information obtained was used throughout the planning process. City Czwmc0 Involvement. [by Council briefings were held in October 2011 and February 2012 to update them on the activities to date. As not only the approval body, but also the chief implementing agent, the City Council was involved throughout the process. A priority -setting workshop with members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council was held in February2O12 to engage in a discussion about the on -going process and to gather feedback. Analysis of the draft document allowed for establishing near- and long-term priorities for plan