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City of Roseville — 2008 Budget Division /Program: City and Project Planning Organizational Responsibility: Community Development Director Division / Program Description The Planning Division's mission is to develop effective recommendations on comprehensive land use planning and zoning programs in a manner consistent with City policies. City Planning works closely with all departments, Planning Commission, Variance Board, HRA and Council in preparation and design of development projects as well as providing guidance to property owners. City Planning provides well - planned development and anticipates continued process refinement to keep up with current and increasing project demands. The Program's activities are accounted for in the Community Development Fund. 2008 Goals and Objectives • Provide staff support to the Planning Commission, Variance Board, DRC, RHRA, and City Council • Work with developers on major projects including: Twin Lakes, Presbyterian Homes, Mastell Trucking site, Har Mar Mall, and larger residential renovation projects • Continued training /education in the planning field and affiliation/association with planning organizations /groups such as the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association, the Sensible Land Use Coalition, and the Urban land Institute • Update the Comprehensive Plan Budget Category 2005 Actual 2006 Actual 2007 Budget 2008 Bud et $ Increase (decrease) % Incr (deer.) Personnel Services $ 152,644 $ 192,836 $ 187,250 $1889000 $ 750 0.4% Supplies & Materials 35 381 450 400 (50) (11.1) % Other Services & Charges 37,240 3801 55,475 2089025 152,550 275% Capital Outlay - - - _ - 0.0% Total $ 189,939 $ 232,098 $ 243,175 $3969425 $ 153,250 63.0% Human Resource Allocation 2005 Actual 2006 Actual 2007 Budget 2008 Budget Full -Time Equivalent Positions 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2008 Budget Impact Items • Personnel costs include 3.5% COLA on wages, and a 10% increase in health/dental premiums • Includes a one -time appropriation of $150,000 for the update of the Comprehensive Plan • Minimal increase in personnel costs due to employee turnover resulting in lower wages 2006/2007 Achievements • Provided over 90 project reviews /reports for Commissions, Variance Board, DRC, HRA and /or Council • Contributed to the Comprehensive Plan annual update process and Code updates • Coordinated the Development Review Committee and setback permit process 72