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MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Ashley Morello, Assistant City Manager Date:June 30, 2026 Request: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Planning BACKGROUND The City updates its Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) every ten years. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-term planning document that cities used to plan for the next twenty years; in this case, cities are planning their Comp Plan for what they envision for their community by the year 2050. In the Twin Cities metro, comp plans are reviewed and approved by the Metropolitan Council every ten years. On June 23, Metropolitan Council staff provided Council with an overview of the Comprehensive Planning process. The materials discussed at the meeting can be found on the City’s website along with the recording of the meeting. For tonight’s meeting, Staff is seeking input from the group to identify preferred engagement and outreach activities with the community for the development of the plan. OVERVIEW Metropolitan Council Plan Requirements As the Metropolitan Council reviews and provides final approval for local plans, the Metropolitan Council provides criteria to municipalities to address in their plans. As a frame of reference, staff has included the City’s System Statement as well as the 2050 Minimum Requirements Checklist provided by the Metropolitan Council. This information is provided to Council and Commission members to illustrate the technical requirements of the plan that will be led by staff and a consultant. Seeking Consultant Services City staff will be seeking consultant services to lead the management and development of the City’s 2050 Comp Plan. It is common for cities to utilize a consultant for their Comp Plans. The consultant is intended to guide the Comprehensive Plan in terms of project management, engagement and outreach, drafting and Plan approval. The City plans to have an agreement with a selected consultant in place by the end of 2026, with the majority of the consultants’ activities, including engagement and plan development, to occur in 2027. The feedback the group provides at this work session will inform the City’s request for proposals as the City seeks consultant services. 2050 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee The City will have a Steering Committee that will meet regularly to provide oversight for the Comprehensive Plan. The Steering Committee members are still to be finalized and will comprise of