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r~1 -\.) ( )j tfi~ TO: PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR STEVE ACH, CITY PLANNER~ River FROM: DATE: AUGUST 26, 1993 SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE (GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN) One of the major tasks before me is to update the Growth Management Plan, or what I will term the Comprehensive Plan. Within the first two months I have been here, this update has not necessarily been a top priority, however, is quickly rising to the top. In fact, at the Planning Commission meeting on August 24, 1993, the Commission voiced strong interest in beginning this process. I also know the City Council is very anxious to see this project begin so the importance is certainly no secret. e As this point, I have not read the plan in its entirety so I am not certain to what degree of update will need to take place. However, I can tell you that it is my desire, as well as the Planning Commission's, to have this plan updated with as little consultant involvement as possible. In order to realistically accomplish this in a reasonable amount of time (18-24 months), the addition of a planning intern is a key factor. The proposed Planning budget includes $10,000 for professional services which will be geared towards updating the Plan. I expect any consultant help to include such tasks as various "mini studies," environmental information, and any statistical analysis that is necessary. The $10,000 does not include Terry Maurer's assistance with engineering, utility and traffic related issues. I do plan on working closely with Terry because of his history with the community and his engineering contributions. For the purposes of the 1994 budget, a figure of $10,000 should be adequate to get this process going. Ultimately, the Plan will have to be printed and published involving additional costs. However, I plan on using available staff, Planning Commission members, City Council, residents, and the business community to complete the majority of this project. Over the next few months I will begin to formulate a tentative schedule to update this Plan. At that point, I would like to present that strategy to yourself and the City Council for endorsement and begin to proceed with the updating of the Plan. e If you or the City Council have any comments or suggestions at this point, I would be happy to incorporate them, otherwise I will continue to update you on a regular basis on the progress being made towards updating this Plan. P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425