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Minutes: <br />Commr. Wright spoke about revenues generated within the County and the need for an economic <br />strategy plan. Councilmember Cathy Cook spoke shared concerns regarding the designation of <br />Upper County in the County's Economic Plan. She stated that there was nothing in there for Upper <br />County other than tourism and that it is not sustainable and that that model would create <br />unaffordable housing and low paying jobs. Commr. Wright said that there needs to be a plan <br />developed to reflect the needs of Roslyn. Commr. Osiadacz said that she has been working hard to <br />advocate, but that she can't do it alone. Councilmember Weis echoed Mayor Hals thoughts about <br />industry being needed and said that he has been talking to Amy McGuffin from the Chamber of <br />Commerce and that they are brainstorming about light industrial in Roslyn. Commissioners stated <br />again that they need Roslyn's collaboration and vision so that they can amend the strategy plan. <br />6. Discussion - Emergency Management and Response <br />Minutes: <br />Sheriff Myers spoke about emergency services and training to plan for events and potentially having <br />an emergency facility for all entities. Director Cook talked about the importance of prioritizing an <br />evacuation route and that conversations with Suncadia need to happen. Sheriff Myers said that <br />events are what dictate evacuation routes, not the County. He said that there needs to be a plan. <br />Roslyn City Planner, Michelle Geiger shared concerns about more development along 903 that will <br />also need evacuation accommodations. Commr. Wright spoke about the need to draft a map to <br />update old DNR maps. He stated that the way is through prevention, not evacuation. Coordinating <br />people, resources, communication like a Fire District and be proactive. City Engineer, Theo Leonard, <br />suggested maps similarly to the snow plow routes that were done previously and Sheriff Myers <br />stated that it would have to flexible because an event could be in conflict with the route if a fire is in <br />the middle of an evacuation route. Any plans should be coordinated with the County. He stated again <br />that with limited resources, there should be collaboration with other entities and facilities that would <br />allow entities to share costs and resources with a joint facility. He said that this is not talk about <br />merging, just colla borating. <br />7. Discussion - SR 903 Future <br />Minutes: <br />Commissioners and Council discussed the events of snow in January of 2A22 and past issues that <br />could be better-planned for in the future if they were able to work together. Councilmember Adams <br />said that he would like to discuss among members of Council before formulating a plan with <br />Commissioners. Commissioner Osiadacz spoke about operation funds that the County would be able <br />to assist with. Sheriff Myers said that there needs to be emergency mitigation. Councilmember Cook <br />also brought up the need to have sidewalks installed for kids getting to and from school, which City