04-07-26 City Council Meeting Packet

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1 City of Lake Elmo Scope of Services 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update February 19, 2026 The City of Lake Elmo is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist with preparation of its 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. Consulting teams should have experience in land use, housing, and infrastructure development planning. The updated plan is expected to include both statutory-required elements related to regional systems and a refreshed vision of expected change and growth unique to Lake Elmo. Tasks This scope of work includes the following tasks that will provide a complete comprehensive plan update, with a plan approved by the Met Council and adopted by the City. Task 1: Project Initiation and Project Management Project Kickoff: Project team will attend a project kickoff meeting with the City of Lake Elmo staff to discuss the needs and finalize the scope of work. Issue Identification: Understanding the issues and expectations of staff. Project Management: This process involves regular coordination and updates to the staff and a technical advisory committee to review progress and provide direction. Task 2: Community Engagement • Communications Plan: Provide a brief communication plan to city staff for review and approval which identifies the following engagement strategies to take place largely in 2026. • Survey: Provide an on-line survey to garner input and feedback on the draft chapters. • Website: Provide a website for the plan and update it throughout the project. • In Person Engagement: Provide an approach for in-person engagement • Digital Engagement: Provide an approach for social media engagement. • Technical Advisory Committee Review: Provide an approach for a Te chnical Advisory Committee. Task 3: Chapter 1 Goals and Vision Work with staff and the technical advisory committee to confirm the updated vision and goals.