Committee refines vision language and asks staff for contour maps and land‑use data
Members agreed to simplify the vision statement to emphasize Swanoa's unique history and character rather than a single origin term, and asked staff to provide contour and protected‑lands maps to support parcel-level land‑use decisions.
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Committee members debated whether the draft vision should include the phrase "Miltown roots" or use broader language that honors local history more inclusively. After discussion staff offered a revised sentence: "Swano is an engaged and welcoming community that honors its unique history, heritage and character." Several members asked staff to retain specific local-history references elsewhere in the plan and to consider adding rural and agricultural heritage in supporting text rather than the single-sentence vision.
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