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The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 02 Meeting Date: Dec 2, 2019 Type of Business: WS City Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Review Draft Comprehensive Plan Discussion: The Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year guide for land use and related topics. The Plan includes a Future Land Use Map, and Goals & Policies related to numerous topics. These Goals & Policies are used as “Findings of Facts” when justifying approval of land use applications, such as plats, rezonings, conditional use permits, variances, etc. Additionally, the City’s Plan is to be consistent with the Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Thrive MSP regional plan. The City Council previously reviewed the Draft Comprehensive Plan on May 13th. The Draft Plan was published on the City’s website on May 14th, and distributed to adjacent cities/agencies for comments for a mandatory six-month review period, expiring November 21st. Comments were received from Blaine, Fridley, RCWD, MnDOT and the DNR (attached). The intent of the December 2nd Work Session discussion is to review these comments and any changes to the Plan since May 13th. The Planning Commission will do the same (December 4th), and the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 9th, to consider submitting the Plan to the Metropolitan Council, due by December 31st. The Metropolitan Council is tasked with reviewing 187 comprehensive plans. The majority of the plans submitted have been determined to be incomplete, and returned to cities, with comments for editing and resubmittal. Staff expects the same to occur with Mounds View’s plan. Once the Metropolitan Council accepts the Plan as complete, this provides a “green light” for the City Council to adopt the Plan. Until that time, the 2010 Plan is in effect, and cannot be amended (e.g. the Zoning Map cannot be amended if it conflicts with the 2010 plan). Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Fiscal Stability. Maintain good infrastructure in such a way that is walkable, attractive, safe, and affordable. A progressive City that is welcoming, and a desirable destination to all ages & cultures, who seek progress through partnerships, and a place where residents can work, live, and play safely and show pride in the community. Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View. Financial Impact: The Comprehensive Plan update is funded through 2019. It is anticipated that unbudgeted expenses will occur in 2020 in response to the Metropolitan Council’s review. Recommendation: Ask questions, and discuss. Action will be recommended at the December 9th Public Hearing. Respectfully,