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SCANDIA
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
The City of Scandia's 2040 Comprehensive Plan will replace the current Comprehensive Plan, adopted
in 2008. The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be the vision of Scandia in 2040. It outlines the goals,
policies and tools to be used in achieving this vision.
The Steering Committee is intended to act as a sounding board for community issues, land use
policies, and goals and will actively take part in the development of the Comprehensive Plan by
providing high level guidance and recommendations. Members will be asked to commit to
participating in three workshops, beginning in January or February, and ending in September. The
total time commitment is a minimum of 2 hours per workshop in addition to any preparation time in
advance of the workshops. Committee members will receive an email in advance of each meeting
with an agenda, handouts and meeting minutes. All meetings will be held at Scandia City Hall.
Nothing more than an interest in the community and the ability to commit your time is required.
Serving on a board, commission, or committee is an excellent way to meet other residents and to
contribute in a very meaningful way to your community.
To be considered for a seat on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, please submit an
application by December 28, 2016, to the City of Scandia, 14727 209th St. N, Scandia, MN 55073.
Applications can also be emailed to n.soltis ci.scandia.mn.us or faxed to 651.433.5112.
Please contact me at 651.433.2274 with any questions that you may have about serving on this or
other committees. Thank you once again for your interest in serving the City of Scandia.
Neil Soltis
City Administrator
Steering Committee Workshop Structure
Workshop #1: The first workshop will include background on the Comprehensive Plan
process and City data and projections. Committee members will complete a SWOT analysis
to identify critical issues.
Workshop #2: The second workshop will review the results of the SWOT analysis, the input
from the Focus Groups and the initial pop-up meeting. Committee members will provide
input on the content of the online community survey.
Workshop #3: At the third workshop, the Commissioners will review the results of the
online survey and provide recommendations on the Land Use Plan.
Timeline - Scandia Comprehensive Plan Update
2016 2017 2018
` Contract Signed
Staff Kick-off Meeting, Finalize Outreach Plan
Finalize Project Timeline/Start Project
Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Projections
Website
no Pop -Up Meeting #1 (Vinterfest) Updates
Steering Conmittee Meeting #1
Focus Group Meetings (4)
Steering Comrrdttee Meeting #2
Pop -Up Meeting #2 (Farmers Market)
Staff Update Meeting
Steering Committee #3
* Concept Review Open House
Comm Ission or Council Acd on
Community Involvement and Input
City Staff and Project Team Actions
PreparefDellver Draft Plan
Staff Review Period
Planning &Zoning
Pubic Hearing
City Council Review
and Adoption
ID
Submit to Adjacent
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