The schematic plan requirement is designed to provide the subdivider with helpful information and suggestions before the expense and time involved in preparing a preliminary plat is incurred. However, only the city council may bind the city and only the city manager and planning commission can make official recommendations to the city council. City employees and all other officers of the city act in advisory capacity to the city council and have no authority to make binding decisions or to make authoritative representations, approvals or determinations. Employees and officers of the city may make recommendations, suggestions, and dispense information regarding city ordinances and the master plan, but such comments shall in no way whatsoever be binding on the city. (Ord. 2000-13, 4-19-2000)