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City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 The plan is also long-range by definition, covering a period of at least 20 years into the future. Since it is difficult for the City to predict the changes that may occur during that period, the plan will need to be updated on a periodic basis. PURPOSE The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to help the public and private sectors develop productive physical, social, and economic environments. To this end, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will accomplish the following: • Guide future development and redevelopment in an orderly manner • Define the proper functional relationships between different types of land uses • Help coordinate public and private sector decisions • Encourage orderliness and economy in City government • Inspire expression of the city's unique identity The goals and policies contained in the following chapters form the basic and fundamental plan for the city. In this regard, they serve two functions. First and foremost, they guide public and private actions and development within the city. In addition to this active function, they also serve the more passive function of establishing evaluation criteria for the development and changes that subsequently occurs. Policies are collective in nature. Although a single policy may define a decision or course of action, it is more likely that several policies jointly apply to a given situation. The City must approach and use the Comprehensive Plan with this understanding. To ensure proper understanding and clarification, the City defines the following terms as noted: Goals: The desired end products that will ultimately result in achieving the kinds of living, working, and recreational areas that are desired and that are in accord with accepted policies and standards. Policies: The means of achieving established goals. Policies involve a general course of conduct. They are goals translated into legislative action. Planning decisions not only have an impact on land use, but also affect the provisions of public services and facilities. The ability to provide services and facilities in an efficient manner is one of the responsibilities of local government. Through this process, cities can determine the current and future services that will be necessary to meet the needs and demands of its many constituents. Figure 1-2: Comprehensive Plan Taskforce. (Left to Right) John Kroeger, Bill Urbanski, Dennis Farmer, Angelica Klebsch, Marcie Weinandt, Teresa Muckala, Gary Rundle, Carol Mueller (Chair), and Justin Klander. Chapter 1: Background I 1-2