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Metropolitan Council <br /> July 12, 2005 <br /> RE: Local Comprehensive Plan Update s <br /> Dear Local Official: <br /> The Metropolitan Land Planning Act(MLPA) requires communities to review and update their <br /> comprehensive plans every 10 years, with the next update due by December 31, 2008. The <br /> Metropolitan Council is working on several items to assist you in this process. Here is what to <br /> expect from the Council in the next few months: <br /> • Now that all metropolitan systems plans have been adopted, systems statements will be <br /> issued in late August or early September. Systems statements are customized summaries of <br /> the systems plans for each community, and describe local planning requirements that local <br /> units must address to satisfy the 2008 update required by the MLPA. Each community will <br /> have sixty days to review and discuss with Council staff potential issues regarding the <br /> contents of its systems statement. If these issues cannot be resolved, the community may <br /> request a hearing to consider amendments to the systems statement. <br /> • A redesigned Local Planning Assistance Handbook will be available in late September. It <br /> will provide guidance on comprehensive plan content and the Council's plan review process. <br /> The new Handbook will be unveiled at the American Planning Association 's Upper Midwest <br /> 1/ Conference, September 28th-30`x'in Alexandria, MN. Shortly thereafter, the Metropolitan <br /> Council's website will have on an online version of the Handbook, and paper copies will be <br /> available. <br /> In October, the Council will host seven local planning information forums. There will be one <br /> ( in each County to discuss the 2008 plan update process. The Council's Planning and <br /> 11911?V Operating Division staff will be available to answer questions about specific elements and <br /> ��I��requirements. <br /> Watch for announcements and current information at the Metropolitan Council website, <br /> http://www.metrocouncil.org , and at the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities website, <br /> www.amm 145.or . <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Phyllis Hanson, Manager, Local Planning Assistance <br /> C:(Documents and SettingslkmoorelLocal Settingsl Temporary Internet Files DLKWuly 2005 Local Officials CP Update Letter]doc <br />