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also extend the review period if mutually agreed to by the city. If the plan conforms to the regional systems policy plans, the Metropolitan Council will direct that the City may put its comprehensive plan into effect. If the plan does not conform or otherwise is not in order, per the law and policies, the Metropolitan Council will send the City a resolution, with its decision to require modifications to assure conformance with the metropolitan system plans. After Metropolitan Council review the City will then need to take action to formally adopt the comprehensive plan. Any changes required by Metropolitan Council will need to be incorporated into the plan prior to adoption by the City. At this time our critical path to adoption of the plan is the completion of the adjacent governmental review. Our original schedule included two review meetings with the council prior to distribution of the plan. At the September 2, 2008 meeting the council requested additional opportunities for review of the plan. Staff, after conferring with our consultants and reviewing meeting schedules, has identified the following meeting dates for council review: Monday September 29 Wednesday, October 8th Wednesday, October 15th (if requested) Monday, October 20th (if requested) Monday, October 27 Regular Mtg to Approve Plan for Distribution Wednesday, October 29 (if requested) Wednesday, November 5 (if requested) Monday, November 10 Regular Meeting to Approve Plan for Distribution (if necessary) Under the proposed schedule we would still be aiming for the October 27 council meeting to approve the plan for distribution. A copy of the draft plan was previously submitted to the council for review on September 2, 2008. If desired the council would have up to four meetings to discuss the plan contents. If necessary an additional two meetings could be added with the plan distribution approval shifted to the November 10 regular meeting. Staff will plan for meetings to run from 5:30 to 7:30. Depending on the progress made the council could decide to add the additional meetings if necessary. Staff will be submitting a packet to the council with the proposed revisions identified at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. This information will be submitted prior to the 1st review meeting. To assist in your review of the plan I have enclosed copies of the "Frequently Asked Questions" sheets that were made available to the public prior to the open house and public hearing. These sheets may address some of your specific questions as you read the plan. Please confirm the September 29th meeting date with the City Clerk at the Monday, September 22 Council Work Session. Attachments 1. Frequently Asked Questions handout J: \Comp Plan\2008 Update \City Counci1\9 -17 -08 cc memo.dot