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AGENDA ITEM – 1C <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br /> <br />P:\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\2018 Comprehensive Plan\Memos_Reports_2040 Comp Plan <br />Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br />Development Department budget for 2016. Staff is expecting the majority of the additional <br />consultant costs needed to complete the update to be paid out during 2017. <br /> <br />For the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update, the City approved two consultant contracts to assist <br />with the planning process. The City contracted with HKGi for professional planning services to <br />prepare most of the components within the Plan. For transportation related components, the City <br />contracted with Bolton & Menk. Between the two contracts, the City spent approximately <br />$55,000 for the services provided. However, the City did receive two grants that totaled <br />$44,193.80 to help offset these costs. The City received an Active Community Living Grant <br />from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota in the amount of $24,193.80 to incorporate active <br />living principals into the Plan. A grant from the Metropolitan Council was also received in the <br />amount of $20,000 for planning assistance. <br /> <br /> <br />Next Steps <br /> <br />Staff is recommending the following next steps for work on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: <br /> <br />1. Staff reviews the Metropolitan Council submittal requirements and prepares a scope of <br />work for professional services. Staff expects consultant services to include at a minimum <br />the following: <br />a) Updates to specific technical plan elements <br />b) Community engagement planning and implementation <br />c) General project management services <br />2. Staff drafts RFP based on the defined scope of work. <br />3. City Council approves resolution to release RFP. <br />4. Staff reviews submittals and prepares a summary memo for City Council consideration. <br />5. City Council selects a consultant and awards the contract.