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1 <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 6A <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Kendra Lindahl, Landform <br /> <br />MEETING DATE: May 13, 2019 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 19-54 Authorizing Distribution of the <br />Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Adjacent Jurisdictions for <br />Review and Comment <br /> <br />CASE NUMBER: N/A <br /> <br />APPLICANTS: City of Lino Lakes <br /> <br />OWNERS: Multiple <br /> <br />REVIEW SCHEDULE: <br /> <br />Complete Application Date: N/A <br /> P & Z Board Meeting: April 10, 2019 <br />City Council Work Session May 6, 2019 <br />City Council Meeting: May 13, 2019 <br />60-Day Review Date: N/A <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />Staff is requesting City Council consideration to authorize the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for <br />distribution. This begins the 6-month adjacent review period prior to formal submittal to the <br />Metropolitan Council. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />The Comprehensive Plan is the community’s vision for development in Lino Lakes. Although it <br />is a physical plan, it reflects the community's social and economic values. These values are <br />translated into the type of land use the city desires and programs regarding economic <br />development, housing, parks, transportation and other key areas. <br /> <br />The Comprehensive Plan helps communities determine how to plan for investment in sewer, <br />water, roads, parks, and other infrastructure. When evaluating how land will be used in the <br />future, communities also consider housing needs, employment patterns, recreational space and <br />commercial activities. Planning where different uses will go helps communities maximize <br />efficient delivery of services to businesses and residents, which helps manage costs. Identifying