Murph O’Brien
Matanuska-Sustina Planning Department
350 E. Dahlia Ave.
Palmer, AK 99645

October 5, 2006

Dear Mr. O’Brien,

Thank you for the many presentations you have given our community in regards to community planning.

At the general meeting on October 2nd and by a vote of 146 to 142, the Willow Area Community Organization passed the following amended motion ``WACO write a letter to the MSB Planning Dept. asking them to help us begin the process of developing a comprehensive plan for the Willow area but any changes made by the MSB Planning Commission or Assembly must be approved by the Willow community’‘

With the close vote and the many diverse opinions on community planning expressed at the meeting, proceding with the planning process must be done with care. There needs to be thorough notification of residents and property owners concerning meetings and all meetings need to have the free flow of ideas and opinions. Most of all, the process needs to be driven by the community, with as little involvement of the borough as necessary.

We trust that with our assistance in the process, the people of Willow will feel real ownership in the final comprehensive plan. Thank you again and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Linda Oxley, Chair