From more affordable housing to a dog park and a new civic center, the city's top priorities were discussed this week by Moorpark officials.

In addition to completing large projects like a long-awaited Human Services Center and a new City Hall, creating alternate truck routes through the city and better traffic circulation were also considered priorities.

The City Council held a joint meeting Wednesday with the Planning and Parks and Recreation commissions, which both agreed with the council's top 10 priorities.

The top 10 have equal weight, and a formal vote for adoption is expected next month, said Mayor Patrick Hunter. For the first time, the city also has created a tentative timeline of when certain goals should be completed.

"It really provides a framework to accomplish these goals," he said.

For example, within two years the city wants to improve public transportation and revitalize High Street with commercial development. Affordable housing will continue to be a top priority in the next few years, too.

"Affordable housing is probably one of those items we can spend more time on," said Mark Taillon, chairman of the Planning Commission.

Fellow planning commissioners, looking at build-out in the next 10 years, echoed the need for additional city revenue sources and to explore options for luring more businesses.

"Retention is first; we want to retain a business-friendly environment," said City Manager Steve Kueny. "Our biggest thing is jobs."

He said another mall development would be great, "but we need a daytime population to get there. We're not there yet. We don't want 50,000 square feet and only four jobs," Kueny said.

Hunter said his main priorities are transportation, youth programs and public safety.

"Public safety is among the highest priority for me, one of the most fundamental responsibilities I have," Hunter said.

Some of the projects on the priorities list are under way. A skate park at Poindexter Park is about 18 months from completion, and land has been purchased for a veterans memorial park across from the Moorpark Police Service Center on Spring Road.

The Parks and Recreation Commission echoed desires for a teen center and hiking trail expansions. All commissioners said there also is a community desire for a dog park.

"That's what I hear most in demand from people," said Commissioner Sandra Thompson. "It would enhance our community. We really need to examine and find a location for a dog park in our community."