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PlanningBoard | 2007-02-12 | 8 | 31. Member Kohlstrand noted that the staff comments and Board communications were currently scheduled at the end of the meeting, and inquired whether those items could be moved to the beginning of the meeting. Ms. Mooney noted that those rules of agenda order may changed by Board resolution. Member Mariani noted that when the meetings run very late, it was difficult to address staff and Board communications at that late hour. She suggested that they be considered earlier on the agenda. Vice President Cook noted that when she reviewed the meeting tapes for South Shore, there were many hours of audiotapes to search through. She suggested that the meeting audio be available on CD so they could be reviewed in the car or on a home CD player. Ms. Woodbury replied that was a good point, and added that since the meetings were available on streaming video, perhaps a CD could be produced. President Lynch suggested contacting the IT Department to diversify the sources. Member Mariani noted that the shelf life for videotapes was limited, and agreed that they be archived on DVD and CD. Ms. Woodbury noted that the preparation for the Planning Board/City Council joint meeting continued to move forward. She noted that President Lynch had inquired about the Planning Board's role in relation to the economic development of a project. President Lynch inquired about staff's concept of how that meeting would take place. Ms. Woodbury replied that Planning staff was working with the City Manager's office, and that previous meetings were not on the City Council regular agenda. She noted that in the past, member of the public have attended, and that staff preferred that the previous formats continue. She noted that the meeting may be held at the Library, or other locations depending on the date and time. President Lynch noted that members of the public have often commented about their desire for clarity on issues such as economic development as they relate to land use and other Planning issues. He suggested that joint meeting with the EDC and other bodies may focus the discussion in a beneficial manner. Member Kohlstrand would like to see some follow-up on the parking discussions held in conjunction with the EDC. Member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she had been appointed to the Big Box Retail Committee, and that no meetings had been held yet. Ms. Woodbury noted that would be a standing item for follow-up on future agendas. President Lynch suggested considering adding a status report on projects that had Planning Board Minutes Page 8 February 12, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-02-12.pdf |