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Metropolitan Council Building communities that work February 7, 2003 TO: Mayors, Planning Commission Chairs, Planning Directors, County and Township Officials and Stakeholders SUBJECT: Blueprint 2030 Blueprint 2030 was adopted by the Metropolitan Council on Dec. 18, 2002. Governor Pawlenty has indicated that the Blueprint contains many thoughtful policy initiatives that will help enhance the region. However, we want to make sure that the Blueprint is consistent with philosophy and priorities of the new administration. Consequently, the Council wants to pause at this point so that newly appointed members can become familiar with the Blueprint document and its implications. If the new Council identifies substantive issues of concern, we will hold a series of public meetings around the metropolitan area to receive feedback on these issues and suggested directions for change. I hope to have this process completed by early May 2003. The Blueprint 2030 document, as adopted, is now available on the Council's website: www.metrocouncil.org/planning/blueprint2030/documents.htm. If you would like a paper copy of Blueprint 2030, please contact the Council's Data Center by phone (651.602.1140), email • (data.center@metc.state.mn.us) or letter (230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul MN 55101). In the meantime, you maybe wondering about the implications of the adopted Blueprint 2030 for local governments. • First of all, local governmental units are not required to immediately update their comprehensive plans (see copy of Council Resolution 2002-10, enclosed). Blueprint 2030 includes information for local governments to use as they update comprehensive plans that are due to the Council by 2008. • If you submit a comprehensive plan amendment that is not intended to be part of the 2008 planning cycle, the Council will review that amendment for completeness and conformance based on metropolitan policy plans in effect as of the date of Resolution 2002-10 (March 2002). The Council will use Blueprint 2030 and any subsequently revised policy plans to provide advisory comments only. • While Blueprint 2030 illustrates the scope of potential investments, it does not commit any current or future resources to its implementation. • The Council will continue to provide technical support to help local governments incorporate regional policies in their planning efforts. If you have questions about Blueprint 2030, please call: - Caren Dewar, Deputy Regional Administrator (651.602.1306); - Ann Beckman, Director, Planning & Growth Management (651.602.1669); or . -John Kari, Manager, Livable Communities (651.602-1548). wewv.metrocouncil.org p a MetrrrTxjf'o Line 602-1888 230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax 602-1550 • TTY 291-019-014,,E An Equal Opportunity Employer