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WORKSESSION MATERIALS W A NBRUJIM Abr city that works few yrlr Memo Date: October 23, 2008 To: Manager Lotter Mayor Larson Members of the Council From: Janice Gundlach, City Planner Grant Fernelius, Community Development Director Gf—' Subject: 2008 Update to the Comprehensive Plan Background In May of 2007 the City Council directed staff to undertake a technical update to the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the technical update was to meet the requirements established by the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Regional Blueprint, as well as an opportunity to update maps, tables, and text to reflect progress made over the last 10 years. Wile the Council discussed the goals and vision statement (especially with regard to redevelopment), staff did not receive clear direction on revision these principles. If there is interest in doing so, we would recommend a visioning process that includes public participation. Since such a process would take time, staff would suggest adopting the current plan and re -visit this issue at a later date. Last 6 Months Beginning in April of this year the Council received a draft copy of the 2008 Update to the Comprehensive Plan. On May 13th the Council discussed the draft at a worksession. The primary concern expressed at the worksession was the tone of the current plan and suggested revisions that would change the tone of land use approach, but maintained the goals and visions. Staff made those changes and then on May 27, 2008, the Council discussed the proposed 2008 draft and authorized staff to distribute the draft and commence the mandatory six month review period. This six month review period is scheduled to end of November 29, 2008. Edits/Revisions Since the Council received the original draft in April, the following changes have been completed: • Ramsey County Community & Economic Development: provided information of low interest loan and grant monies available through the City's cooperation agreement with the Ramsey County HRA. These comments were more informational and impacted the implementation section of the housing chapter. • Ramsey County Parks & Recreation: provided clarification of regional park amenities existing in New Brighton.