Economic Development Authority Meeting Date: March 24, 2025
To: Members of the Economic Development Authority
From: Jake Reilly, Community Development Director
Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Comprehensive Plan Draft Review and Discussion.
Body
Action Requested:
Review the draft of the 2045-horizon Comprehensive Plan.
Summary Report:
The 2045-horizon Comprehensive Plan was initiated in October 2023 after a request for qualifications was issued and a qualified team was selected from 12 initial proposals.
This draft of the Northfield 2045 Comprehensive Plan has been revised following two Planning Commission public hearings and several discussions of that body. This version reflects a lot of hard work by volunteers, staff, and the consultant team.
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board will receive an overview presentation of the plan with an opportunity to ask questions and share opinions. The comprehensive plan has been developed to align with the in-process City Council-led strategic plan and to set the stage for the budget process that will start later this spring.
Background
This comprehensive plan is different from previous iterations in that it is outcomes focused. This is designed to offer flexibility in implementation activities to effectively meet the changing needs of the community; respond as quickly as possible to changing market conditions, technology, funding opportunities, and strategic direction as set by the Council and other advisory boards and commissions, including the Economic Development Authority.
The Plan incorporates and expands upon the policy direction from 2008 Comprehensive Plan. It also intentionally includes and incorporates the policy directions and stated outcomes - and some strategies - that are relevant from plans adopted after 2008 like the Climate Action Plan and the Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan, and work with external stakeholders for example, the Chambe...
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