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questions. He also believed it should include an understanding of the basic concepts of the Town, a description of the General Plan and an understanding of sensitive lots and hillside development. Tryon commented that Martin and Carpenter had been hired some time ago to work on such a document but the product they had submitted had not been agreed upon as what the Town wanted. It was agreed that the Council would let the City Manager know what they would like to see in such a booklet, that the City Manager would prepare a request for proposals for a residential development handbook and that the City Manager would bring the request for proposals before the Council before it was sent out. On the subject of pathways the Mayor noted that a concern of his was the ongoing maintenance of the pathway system. Tryon stated that she did not think the crew was large enough and should include six or seven people. Tryon also mentioned that Council had previously approved a five member crew and the City Manager was asked to look into this. She also believed that high standards and good leadership were important. Siegel suggested that pathway work be contracted out as benefits were very costly. He also suggested the Town hire a pathway and trail manager and that person could hire part-time help to do the pathway work. The Conservation Corps and the Trail Center were mentioned as sources of part-time help. The City Manager hair reported that development standards of care for each type of pathway were being discussed. Once this stage was completed, the costs and levels of staffing would be determined. The Mayor also suggested that a Volunteer Trail and Pathway Clean Up Day be scheduled with a picnic at the end. The Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee would coordinate this event. Regarding the possible formation of assessment districts, Siegel stated that he believed three such districts would be too much for the Town to handle at one time. He suggested and Council concurred that this matter be placed on a Council agenda with a staff recommendation for prioritization of the proposed assessment districts. Council then addressed the prioritization of 1991-92 work program objectives. Council agreed that they would individually review the objectives and return them to the City Manager by October 11th marked with a 1 to 5 priority rating (5 being low). The following projects were also added to the list provided by the City Manager: completion of the update of the Town Booklet; a Town Survey conducted every two years; the scheduling of Council/neighborhood meetings for off-election years; notification to all residents by letter or postcard when major ordinances or similar events were being considered; and a computerized listing of requests made to the Town. October 5, 1991 Adjourned Regular Meeting 3