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two new applications in early 2007 including a proposal for a project in the western section of the Town. One proposed Cingular project was for a facility on private land and the second proposal called for a facility on Water District property. All projects would be constructed as artificial trees similar to the Town Hall cell tower. 5.1.5 Complete General Plan Review Councilmember O'Malley reported that the Ad Hoc General Plan Committee had completed their review and update of the General Plan Introduction, Conservation Element, and Open Space and Recreation Element. The General Plan documents had been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review at their February 1, 2007 meeting. O'Malley explained that the charter for the Committee was to correct any errors; make the language readable and the Elements conforming and bring the information found in the General Plan up to date. Standing Committees had been afforded the opportunity to review and comment on the Elements during the update process. Some additional language had been suggested by the Standing Open Space Committee. It would be highlighted in the draft General Plan to ensure that the Planning Commission and City Council would be cognizant of the proposed additions. 5.1.6 Develop Plan For and Begin the Process of Approval of the Building of a New Town Park/Recreation Facility 5.1.6a Town-wide Recreation Preference Survey Update Parks and Recreation Supervisor Tod McLemore introduced this item to Council. Council had before them a draft "Public Recreation Facilities Survey". McLemore reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee had not met prior to the Council meeting and had not had an opportunity to review the survey. The survey had been developed by staff in response to the City Council's request at the December 14, 2006 meeting and was specific to developing new parks and recreational facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Jones commented that he liked the short, simple survey format but wanted additional clarification language in the preface that explained that the Council was proposing to spend tax dollars on recreational facilities and was seeking input from residents on their recreational facility preference. He requested that equestrian be added to the survey options. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Mordo suggested that it might be appropriate to include the price range for the options. Council consensus was that the goal of the survey was to identify the relative interest of residents in different recreational options Staff was directed to keep the survey simple. Residents could check their three top preferences out of the options and then identify their number one choice. It was suggested that a space for comments be added to the survey format. Councilmember O'Malley suggested that a more detailed survey could be conducted at a later date after the community's interests were identified. • 7 City Council Meeting Minutes January 11,2007