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DRAFT City of Arden Hills Requests for Proposals Comprehensive Plan Update Introduction The City of Arden Hills is accepting proposals from consultant firms for an update of its Comprehensive Plan. Arden Hills is a community situated in Ramsey County approximately 8 miles north of the downtown areas of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. The City has an estimated population of 9,600 and over 12,000 employees. The City is home to Boston Scientific, Land O’Lakes, Bethel University and University of Northwestern. Arden Hills boasts convenient freeway access to I- 35W, I-694, Highway 51/Snelling, and Highway 10. Major Responsibilities Major responsibilities for the consultant firm will include: • Prepare a Comprehensive Plan Update, as further outlined below. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Metropolitan Council, including early identification of issues and communications with the agency throughout the Comprehensive Plan Update process. • Attend public meetings to develop the Comprehensive Plan Update, including regular and work session Planning Commission meetings, regular and work session City Council meetings, joint City Council/Planning Commission meetings, Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee meetings, Economic Development Commission meetings, and meetings to obtain public input, such as neighborhood meetings and open houses. • Conduct regular meetings with City staff for purposes of coordination, consultation, and input. • Assemble and coordinate a team of necessary sub-consultants, such as traffic engineers, civil engineers, and market analysts. • Submit Comprehensive Plan Update application to the Metropolitan Council and see entire review process through Metropolitan Council approval.