HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-99A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, the Metropolitan Council (Met Council) has been the regional policy- making body, planning agency, and
provider of essential services for the seven - county Twin Cities region for nearly 50 years, and;
Whereas, a 17- member board appointed by the Governor guides the strategic growth of the metro area, adhering to the
council's mission of fostering efficient growth for a prosperous region, and;
Whereas, in an effort to establish uniform regional governance of housing, transportation, and utility infrastructure, the
Metropolitan Council requires each unit of local government within its jurisdiction to maintain a Comprehensive Plan,
and;
Whereas, Comprehensive Plans must be updated and reapproved by the Metropolitan Council every ten years, with the
next approval deadline being December 31, 2018, and;
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights is required to adhere to regional Comprehensive Plan standards and
requirements.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights,
the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby supports commencing the 2018 Comprehensive Plan revision
process, and appropriates a project budget of no more than $100,000 from the Special Projects Fund 226 to be devoted
to the production of the Plan, effective from the date below.
Passed this 24th day of October, 2016
Offered by: Schmitt
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ary C. Peterson, Mayor
Attest
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Katie Bruno, City Clerk/—Council Secretary