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Item No: 08A Meeting Date: Dec 9, 2019 Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing Resolution 9195, Authorizing the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review Introduction: 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. Discussion: The City Council appointed a Taskforce to guide the plan update process, culminating in a joint workshop with the City Council and all advisory commissions on April 23, 2019. The Council reviewed the Draft Plan on May 13th, directing Staff to forward it to adjacent cities and agencies for a mandatory six month review process, expiring on November 21st. Since that time, Stantec (consultant) has updated the Draft Plan based on comments submitted, and in anticipation of comments expected by the Metropolitan Council. Edits made to the Draft Plan since May, are noted/highlighted. It is expected that the Metropolitan Council will review and return the Draft Plan to the City with comments, for revisions. Once revised, it will be re-reviewed, and if accepted, the City Council will be directed to adopt the Plan. The City Council reviewed the Draft Plan and adjacent city/agency comments at its December 2nd Work Session, providing a consensus to change the Skyline redevelopment area from “Light Industrial” to “Mixed Use”. 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. Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission reviewed the Draft Plan and comments at its December 4, 2019 meeting, recommending approval to submit the Draft Plan to the Metropolitan Council for its review, including the map change for the Skyline redevelopment project (Resolution 1107-19).