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REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />To Item Number <br />Ci Council 5.6. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Communi Develo ment Au st 17, 2009 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Consider Focus Area Study West Side Proposal <br /> Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Acceptance of the HKGi's proposal to complete a land use plan for the west side of Highway 10. <br />Summar~r <br />Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc, has provided a quote to complete the west side land use plan. <br />The need for a land use plan on the west was highlighted by the property owners, wanting to understand <br />how development and redevelopment in the area will impact their property, how access to their <br />properties are maintained, and how their property values are enhanced. <br />In response, HKGI prepared a proposal for a land use plan that attempts to address the shortcomings <br />identified during the original east side plan. <br />Their proposal includes: <br />6 individual "stakeholder" meetings (the east side plan included 3) <br />5 rounds of public meeting (with EDA/ PC/ and CC either separately or together) <br />6 meetings with city staff. <br />Funding <br />HKGi's proposal includes a fee of $39,600. This fee can be paid fully by the EDA, or by other funds fox <br />example a three way cost sharing involving the General Fund (Planning), Street Reserve (for the <br />transportation aspects), and EDA, each taking a third of the cost. <br />Benefits <br />It is advantageous to employ outside agents to complete these types of planning work. Staff can <br />effectively manage the process while staying above the `gritty' details. Taking a elevated role allows the <br />City to ensure that its global interests axe maintained without succumbing to narrow, private interests. <br />Additionally, HKGI brings skills, expertise, and assets to the table that Staff does not posses; design, <br />graphics, impartiality and time. It is recommended that the City retain HKGI to complete the planning <br />process started earlier this year. <br />Attachments <br />• Written proposal, dated August 12, 2009. <br />S:\PLANNING MAIN\Projects\FAST Study Area\FAST memo to CC RE west side 8-17-09.doc <br />