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• WS — Item 7 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item 7 Date: Council Work Session, September 2, 2008 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Re: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Process Update Background The Comprehensive Plan Update process has now been underway for nearly two years starting with the 2006 Community Survey. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel, staff and the consultant team have completed the draft document. The Environmental Board, Park Board and Economic Development Advisory Committee will be completing their review the week of August 25. A public "Open House" is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3. The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding a public hearing on the plan at their September 10th meeting. Process Next Steps Following the public hearing the Planning & Zoning Board will be considering a recommendation to approve the plan. The plan, along with comments received at the public hearing, would then be reviewed by the City Council in October along with the approval of the plan for adjacent jurisdiction review. Under state law the plan must be submitted to all adjacent jurisdictions prior to submittal of the plan to Metropolitan Council. Adjacent jurisdictions have up to 6 months to complete their review. Once this process is completed the City Council will consider approval of the plan for submittal to Metropolitan Council. Copies of the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan will be distributed to the City Council at the September 2, work session. Staff will also be posting the "Community Review Draft" on the City's website by Friday, August 29. Council Direction None required at this time. However, council may wish to establish a review schedule. Staff is currently planning for the October 6 work session and a special meeting on October 15. Authorization to distribute the plan could take place at the October 27, 2008 council meeting. Additional meetings can be added at the council's discretion. 1