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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 10/10/2017 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Information Title: Authorization to Distribute The COR Interim Development Plan for Public Comment 7. 6. Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to authorize the draft of The COR Interim Development Plan for public comment, which essentially puts into motion a more formal amendment to the master plan. Details of the recommendations prepared - by the Planning Commission over a series of workshops are attached to this case. Direction from the April 25, 2017 Joint Work Session was to review this draft with advisory boards and commissions. The draft was reviewed by the Economic Development Authority on May 25, 2017 and by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their June 8, 2017 meeting. The Planning Commission recommends submitting this document for Public Comment. ?It is also noted that multiple courses/student groups are assisting in the next steps in this process through the University of Minnesota's Resilient Communities Project (RCP). Public input will be gained through a series of workshop, online forums, etc., that will capitalize on the current Comprehensive Plan Update process and utilize the assistance of the RCP program. Notification: Observations/Alternatives: This document is certainly a working document. Ideas on how to better phrase and format this document are appreciated. The City will be reaching out directly to area property owners, developers, stakeholders, and the general public. Staff anticipates the formal public comment period and collaborative engagement process to continue through the end of 2017, with a check -in soon after the first of the year. Details on the content being discussed by the Planning Commission are included in the attached document. Staff has included two versions of the document. 1. Final Draft (clean) 2. Original Draft with Annotation (comments from Boards and Commission review) Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing this document for public comment. Action: Motion to authorize distribution of The COR Interim Development Plan for public comment.