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The approach and procedures which Midwest Planning would utilize in working with the Planning Commission and assisting the City in completing its Mandatory Planning requirements and addressing the major community concerns are outlined in the follow- ing section of this proposal. WORK PROGRAM In undertaking comprehensive planning and ordinance revision assignments, Midwest Planning follows a fundamental and proven approach. This process, which is depicted graphically on the following page, is however, modified and tailored to fit the precise needs of the community being served. The paragraphs below describe the work tasks in this process and how they would apply to the City of Little Canada. TASK 1 - PROGRAM SETUP In establishing a comprehensive planning program for the City of Little Canada, attention must first be directed to organizing the effort. Some elements of this task are currently being pursued by the Planning Commission. This includes finalization of the City's Metropolitan System Statement and selection of a planning firm to assist with the work. A basic element which also needs to be completed in the near -term future is application by the City for approximately $5,550 of planning funds allocated to Little Canada by the Metropolitan Council. If selected, Midwest Planning would complete assembly of the application for the City. Another part of the program setup which Midwest Planning feels is unique to its approach is what we term "planning tactics ". Too often, planning work is initiated without detailed identification of what the local community wants to achieve in its planning program. As a consequence both time and money are typically wasted and the final product is not what is expected or wanted by a community. Midwest Planning attempts to overcome this situation by undertaking a "tactics" study which is intended to achieve two objectives. The first is definition of local decision -maker objectives and concerns. This objective would be achieved from individual interviews being conducted with each City Council and Planning Commission member, designated staff, and other individuals or groups the City may feel have valid contributions and inputs. When combined with Metro- politan Council directives, this should serve to focus planning work more sharply. The second objective and product of the tactical stage would be a structure and organization for community and public official participation and information dissemi- nation. If these elements are addressed at this beginning stage of the process, work on the Comprehensive Plan can proceed in an organized and concentrated fashion without later interruption or delay. 5.9