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PlanningBoard | 2009-01-12 | 5 | Building Department work program priorities, resources, and items for future Planning Board consideration. (CW) Director Woodbury reviewed projects completed last year. She presented the current work program report and asked for Board input on proposed projects. Board member Cunningham asked if the Planning & Building department's move to the Carnegie building was still being planned. Director Woodbury stated plans for the building have gone through design development but given the current economic climate, moving the department is not feasible at this time. In response to a Board inquiry Director Woodbury stated that projects on the work program are scheduled for completion in fiscal year June 2010. Board member Lynch asked if the City was conducting midyear budget revisions. He suggested that after the 09/10 budget is approved Staff overlay the approved budget with the work program and circulate an updated work program to the Planning Board that shows what projects are funded based on council prioritization. In response to a Board inquiry Director Woodbury stated that certain projects listed on the work program would be completed by staff rather than consultants. Building projects are currently on the decline and this is an opportunity for Staff to work on advanced planning projects. Staff will advise the Planning Board once the budget has been adopted. President Kohlstrand asked staff to clarify that some work program items would be accomplished with existing staff. Director Woodbury responded affirmative. President Kohlstrand appreciated the opportunity for the Planning Board to provide input on priorities and what projects can be accomplished with current resources. She asked if the land use element had a timeline. Directory Woodbury responded that it is a project being proposed to Council. Land use is the biggest element affecting planning and development. Board member Cook stated that as projects become more complicated and more mixed-use projects come before the Board it is a good opportunity for the Board to consider priorities. She would like to see a distinction made between typical mixed use and waterfront mixed use projects. She wants waterfront design guidelines given a high priority in the work program. Page 5 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2009-01-12.pdf |