However, in his opinion, it is not in the best interest of the
University or of a number of neighbors to refrain from the acquisition
of property until the University has to have it.

       President Wethington commented that the University had sought
input from virtually every group interested, including neighborhood
groups, Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, and realtor
groups. Issues have been identified, and the University has been
responsive. The Plan has had a very good reception in the University
community and a generally good reception outside the University
community. He explained that some of the major issues have been
resolved, and the Plan is a framework for future development. He
emphasized that the Board will continue to be involved in major
decisions affecting the University, including the Physical Development
Plan, and noted that the Plan would be a part of the Biennial Budget
Request.  The University will continue to seek consultation between
and among neighborhood groups and Urban County Government. He
indicated that he had met with representatives of the neighborhood
associations and had found good interest on their part in some ongoing
relationship with the University. He said that there would be
communication on a regular basis between the president of the
neighborhood associations surrounding the University and some of the
major administrative officials of the institution. While the Plan may
not satisfy everyone, it is, in his opinion, a good plan. He urged
the Board to pass the Plan and give the administration a framework
within which they can develop the physical space requirements of the
University in an orderly fashion.

       Mr. Sturgill stated that the University is on the threshold of
becoming a great university. The student population growth has
happened , and the budget has increased to the point that the
University can accommodate the growth. Space, however, is the one
thing that has not been provided. He said that this is a
comprehensive plan to provide the space, and he called for the
question.

       Professor Betts said that he found Mr. Stephenson's first two
request very reasonable; however, he suggested that anytime the
University intends to move into an acquisition area, the Board be
informed before the acquisition is made. He expressed concern for
individual and social well-being.

       Professor Bratt pointed out that the University is bigger in
population and geography than a lot of communities around the state.
She agreed that the University needs the best land use plan that it
can get. She stressed the importance of the University being a good
neighbor, and applauded President Wethington for putting the Plan out
into the public in March 1991.  The fact that the administration was
open to making changes and that changes were made illustrates the
University's good faith. She asked that the Board establish some kind
of a mechanism that will guarantee an open and fair dialogue with the
University's neighbors. In her opinion, Mr. Stephenson's first two