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A meeting of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee to update the Plans for Prosperity for the Towns of Gardnerville and Minden was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Town of Minden Public Works Facility located at 1330 Buckeye Road. Committee Members Present: Brain Fitzgerald, Shannon Albert (2:15pm), Rick Towner, Douglas Robbins, Bob Pohlman, Steve Mauser, Heidi Saucedo, Bill Chernock, Dave Brady Minden Staff present: Jenifer Davidson, Ryan Russell, Michelle Brown Gardnerville Staff present: Tom Dallaire, Jennifer Yturbide Town Manager Tom Dallaire called the meeting to order at 2:00pm The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Dallaire APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Pohlman/Fitzgerald moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed with Ms. Albert was not present at time of voting. PUBLIC COMMENT: none 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action by the citizen’s advisory committee to appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the committee. Appearance by Jenifer Davidson, Minden Town Manager. Ms. Davidson gave an introduction about the process. Each member introduced and gave a background on themselves. Mr. Polhman nominated Mr. Brady as chairman. Mr. Brady declined the nomination. Mr. Robbins nominated himself as Chairman. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation Robbins/Fitzgerald moved to nominate Douglas Robbins as the Chairman. Motion passed Ms. Albert was not present at time of voting. Ms. Saucedo nominated Mr. Chernock for Vice Chairman. Let the record show that Ms. Albert arrived at 2:15pm. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation Saucedo/Fitzgerald moved to nominate Bill Chernock as the Vice Chairman. Motion passed (10-0). 2. Not for possible action: Presentation by Ryan Russell, Legal Counsel for the Town of Minden and Jennifer Yturbide, Legal Counsel for the Town of Gardnerville regarding the role, expectations and purpose of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee to Update the Plans for Prosperity for the Towns. Appearance by Ryan Russell for Town of Minden and Jennifer Yturbide for Town of Gardnerville. Citizen’s Advisory Committee Meeting on updating the Towns Plans for Prosperity ---PAGE BREAK--- Citizen’s Advisory Committee Meeting to Update the Plans for Prosperity for the Towns of Gardnerville and Minden January 10, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Ryan Russell gave a presentation regarding the roles, expectations and purpose of the committee, as well as open meeting laws, then opened the floor for any questions the committee may have. Committee comments included questions of clarification in regards to open meeting laws. 3. PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS CRITICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE UPDATE OF THE PLANS FOR PROSPERITY FOR THE TOWNS OF MINDEN AND GARDNERVILLE. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide feedback to and advise the Towns of Gardnerville and Minden on the updates to the Plans for Prosperity (“the Plans”) for the Towns. Discussion and possible action may include, but not be limited to, the identification and prioritization by the citizen’s advisory committee of the critical issues which may be addressed in the Plans, including but not limited to; Towns Urban Service Boundary as identified in the Douglas County Master Plan, specific policies, goals or actions plans related to transportation, land use, economic development, urban services, and community character in the Towns. Appearance and introductory presentation by Bruce Race, RACESTUDIO. Mr. Bruce Race explained the scope of the project for the update to the Town’s Plans for Prosperity which included timelines, future project, housing, transportation and parking, as well as addressing current and future demographics. Mr. Race opened up the workshop and asked the committee to address and identify several matters to move forward on and the Committee members commented on a variety of topics that included financial feasibility, trains right of way, more round-a-bouts, Pedestrian only streets, historical districts, housing elements, parking, revitalization and redefying the downtown areas, location of the county buildings, design guidelines/review, perception of the downtown in regards to the vacancies of businesses, arts related elements. Mr. Robbins motioned to have the committee meet every thirty days. Mr. Russell suggested that the committee revisit this topic at the next meeting so it can be agenized. Public comment included suggestions for areas of focus included; communications, regional events coordination, financial feasibility, sustainability, fast food restaurants, infrastructure, public spaces, emergency handling, hot sun relief areas, accessible/enhancing BLM land areas, broadcast television. No action taken PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: Chernock/Towner moved to adjourn at 4:48pm