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O LNK Real People. Real Solutions. 1 / 1 OTMAND 1 / Date: 8/14/2024 To: City Council, City of Lake Elmo From: Nathan Fuerst, Consulting Planner Subject: Village Area Vision — Workshop Discussion Overview 111 Washington Avenue South Suite 650 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 416-0220 Bolton-Menk.com In recognition of the significance of the Old Village area to Lake Elmo's economic vitality and overall identity, the City of Lake Elmo initiated a visioning study to ensure future development aligns with the City's objectives. This discussion with the Council is a final step to the visioning process. Bolton and Menk staff will walk the Lake Elmo City Council through the following: • Overview of the Project • Summary of Public Engagement Efforts and Findings • Summary of Policy Recommendations Public Engagement to Date: Public engagement creates an opportunity to understand viewpoints of community members and eventually serves as an important data point when making policy decisions. In June, project staff conducted public engagement efforts including a survey and two public open house events at City Hall. The draft Final Report appended to this memo includes an assessment of the quantitative and qualitative findings from the public engagement effort. Policy Review to Date: Staff reviewed applicable plans and policies guiding land use and development in Lake Elmo's Village Area. The previous Policy Review Memo is incorporated into the Final Report report. Recommendations in the last section of the report consider public feedback and the policy review. Next Steps: We will finalize the draft document for the city. It will be up to the Council and city staff to initiate any of the recommended policy changes an action item prior to, or after, rescinding the Moratorium. Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer.