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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 02-08 Comprehensive Plan Notes Meeting Notes February 8, 2017, 5:00 P.M. — 7:00 P.M. City of Edina, Minnesota Community Room Comprehensive Plan Update 2017 Planning Commission/Consultant Work Session I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. II. Roll Call Commissioners: Hobbs, Lee, Strauss, Thorsen, Kivimaki, Nemerov, Hamilton, Bennett, Olsen, Berube Staff: Teague, Aaker, Hoogenakker Consultants: Bill Smith, Dan Cornejo, Haila Maze, Dan Edgerton, Bob Close, Janna King Public: Hope Melton III. Reports/Recommendations A. Consultant Work Plan Planner Teague reported that last evening the City Council approved the consultant contract for the Mr. Smith presented the revised consultant work plan and budget. Smith said they envision the plan in four phases. One item on the list that needs need to be accomplished early in the journey was to populate the work group (green prints). The first being the 44th and France Small Area Plan. Populating the other small area plan groups would follow. Smith said the goal of the consultant team as part of the work plan would be weekly check ins (or more) with city staff and periodic check in with the City Council and continued check-ins with the Commission at our work sessions. Smith said kicking-off the process through the public hearing kick-off was a major focus. This kick-off will formally introduce the residents to the updating process. Smith said they are shooting for a March 29th date. Commissioner Bennett asked Mr. Smith if the small-are plans would also require a check-ins. Smith responded in the affirmative. B. Chapter/Element Responsibilities Planner Teague said he envisions additional community engagements Members of the consultanting team briefly outlined their duties. Goals include: • Kick-off • Promoting meetings through all avenues available. • Newsletters. • Stake holder listening sessions. The consultant team would create a list. • Small Area Plan work group workshops. • Community Intercept. • Electronic engagement. • Open house at the end of the process. Most of the work is complete; it's more of a "here is where we are". It was suggested that by this time findings should be introduced. • Embrace Vision Edina 2015; look forward. • Work with 2015 Living Streets, Land use, quality of life survey, affordable housing, sustainability, wellness, and employment. The consultants were asked if they are considering looking at other municipalities comp plans and what other cities are doing/ maybe cross over events, have a liaison. Regarding Chapters in the Comprehensive Plan Resilience is a new chapter. Smith suggested that if anyone has ideas, questions, comments please give to him or Cary Teague. C. Work Flow Again, Smith clarified issues, adding if the Commission know of any experts we should engage, again, let us know. Commissioners commented that one issue to keep in mind is the border issues between cities. This is where keeping in contact with other municipalities would be of benefit. D. Next Steps Next steps were discussed. It was noted that continued work will be done with the Planning Commission Liaisons and their boards and commissions. The following Commissioners volunteered to serve on the small area plans. • Susan Lee and Jerry Strauss — 70th & Cahill • Jimmy Bennett and Sheila Berube • 50th & France 0 Ian Nemerov and John Hamilton Session adjourned.