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RSC Firm Profile-Projects i.A.=::' V ColpOllltion . Al!ricultural Land Preservation Studv - Metropolitan Council RSC has contracted with the Metropolitan Council to complete a study on the identification of permanent agricultural land in the Twin Cities. RSC provides technical assistance to a task force appointed by the Council and facilities bi-monthly meetings. Outcomes of this project include the identification of regional goals for the preservation of agricultural land, clarification of the roles of different levels of government in the preservation of agricultural land, and a procedure for local governments to identify permanent agricultural land in conjunction with comprehensive planning in their communities. The project was completed in December, 1997. Contact: Tori Boers, Metropolitan Council, (651) 602-1621 Comprehensive Plan and ZoRine Ordinance Revisions and Update - Chisaeo County. MN RSC is currently providing technical planning assistance to Chisago County to update its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. RSC is working closely with County staff, Planning Commission, County Board of Commissioners and community and citizen groups with the following objectives: . . Review the existing Comprehensive Plan; . Establish goals and identify priorities through an established public input process; . Identify issues to be addressed, based upon identified priorities, as well as analysis of economic, housing, environmental, and use and public facility conditions; . Address urban and rural conflicts and transition options; . Prepare revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, based upon analysis and public input; for review and approval by the Planning Commission and County Board; . Review the existing Zoning Ordinance and identify inconsistencies with the revised, newly adopted Comprehensive Plan; . Prepare revisions to the County Zoning Ordinance for review and approval by the Planning Commission and County Board. RSC conducted an extensive public participation process, involving representative citizens and interest groups selected by the County Board to work with the Planning Commission on the development of critical issues, goals and consensus building among groups. The process resulted in the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 1995 and the adopted of the Zoning Ordinance in 1997. RSC is currently working with the County on revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Contact: Marion Heemsbergen: Zoning Administrator, Chisago County, (651) 257-0444 .