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includes the items that a City is required to address in the Comprehensive Plan. This handbook can be viewed online at http://www.metrocouncil.ore/planning/LPH/handbook.htm. The appendices are primarily used for those items required by the Metropolitan Council that are highly technical in nature and would make the chapters cumbersome to read and use. For example, the Stormwater Management Plan in Appendix F is nearly two inches thick by itself. Finally, the draft document now includes all of the figures and maps. Due to the cost of printing color maps, the draft document is printed entirely in black and white. Unfortunately, this does make some of the maps and charts difficult to read. You can review full color versions of the maps online at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/compplan. The final adopted version of the Plan will include color maps in an 11 "x 17" size. Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Management Although the water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management plans are required components of the Comprehensive Plan, they have not been fully included in the draft distributed to the Planning Commission. The water supply and sanitary sewer are nearing completion but were not finished in time for this review. These sections are technical documents relating to the function of the City's water and sanitary systems. The cover page for the appendices is attached and includes links to the Metropolitan Council's webpage to show the data that is required for these sections. The Stormwater Management Plan is complete but was not included due to its length. A paper copy can be reviewed at City Hall, and an electronic copy will be on the City's website in the coming days. Community Involvement and Review Process The Comprehensive Plan update process included a public involvement component and a significant amount of input and review from the City Council; Planning Commission; Economic Development Commission (EDC); and the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC). A series of three community meetings were held in August 2007, October 2007, and June 2008. Each of these meetings solicited public input and provided time for questions and suggestions. During this time, the public was also able to submit comments on the City's website. The information collected at these meetings is available on the City's website at vwvw.ci.arden- hills.mn.us/compplan. The City Council has also held five work sessions; the Planning Commission has had four, the PTRC three, and the EDC three. While the language in the Comprehensive Plan has been refined, the content itself has not changed significantly since the last Planning Commission work session in May. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 2, 2008 I IMetro-inet. us Wrdenhills Oanningl Comprehensive PlanlMemos1070208 - PC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 3 of 5