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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: November 25, 2019 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 19-158 Authorizing Submittal of the <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council <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: N/A <br />City Council Work Session N/A <br />City Council Meeting: November 25, 2019 <br />60-Day Review Date: N/A <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />Staff is requesting City Council authorization to submit the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the <br />Metropolitan Council. <br /> <br />The current plan can be found on the City website: https://linolakes.us/compplan. <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