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Casselberry Housing Task Force Minutes of June 19, 2012 Meeting Page 2 Mr. Don Martin, Community Development Director, gave an overview of the meeting schedule and topics the Task Force would discuss. Mr. Martin outlined each meeting and which topics the Task Force would discuss. Mr. Martin reminded Task Force members that the meeting schedule and topics are subject to change dependent on consensus and discussion. Mr. Martin also discussed a parallel schedule in which the Task Force would review updates and potentially publically vet ideas for new Casselberry Golf Course opportunities. Mr. Randy Newlon, Interim City Manager, commented on legal documents that exist in relation to the golf course at the request of the task force. Mr. Martin questioned the availability of Task Force members to convene as a fact finding body to observe neighborhoods and housing. Consensus of the Task Force was in the event of a fact finding mission, a Saturday morning would be the best time. Task Force consensus was to have a fact finding mission July 14, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. Housing Data Analysis Mr. Kyle Dudgeon, Economic Development Planner, reviewed information provided in a powerpoint presentation. A copy of the powerpoint presentation is attached to and made a pad of these minutes. Discussion Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the opportunities presented by the closing of the Casselberry Golf Course and there was positive consensus that a transformation of the golf course would bring value to the City. The Task Force also discussed the media's relationship to the City's branding and the applicability of social media and other forums as it relates to City perception. Dialogue also referenced the relationship between economic development to housing as a key influential factor for future opportunity. Before the next meeting, the Task Force was assigned to review lower taxable value neighborhoods on their own. Audience Participation