Approve $1.8 million plan to update the city's General Plan over 3 years
In Plain English
The city's General Plan guides all future development and land use decisions. The current plan needs updating to reflect changed conditions and community priorities. If approved, the city spends $405,000 this year, $773,000 next year, and $592,000 in year 3 to hire consultants and conduct public outreach for the update.
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Votes
Approved the proposed schedule, budget, scope of work, spending plan, and RFP
7 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a $1.77 million plan to update the city's General Plan over the next three years, with Councilmember McLaughlin casting the sole dissenting vote. The General Plan serves as the blueprint for all future development and land use decisions in the city, determining where housing, businesses, and other projects can be built. The money will pay for consultants and community meetings to gather public input on how the city should grow and change. This represents a significant investment in planning the city's future, with spending of $405,000 this year, $773,000 next year, and $592,000 in the final year.
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