{ Allow growth, preserve character }

Many in attendance appeared to be in agreement that the town should continue to be more welcoming to the idea of change and growth than many out in the county are. Akre urged the body to consider facilitating more use of accommodating zoning measures such as the Planned Unit Development ordinance that was passed to help get Rush River Commons o the ground. But there was consensus that the town should strive to continue preserving its rural character, while carefully accommodating further residential and business development.