DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On Dakota County Comprehensive Plan And Provide Direction On Approach
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan amendment and provide direction on approach.
SUMMARY
Local governments within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area are required to update their comprehensive plans every ten years, due by December 31, 2028. Dakota County received a System Statement (attachment: System Statement) from the Metropolitan Council on September 22, 2025, directing the County to update its comprehensive plan consistent with the Imagine 2050 regional development guide. The regional development guide includes regional policy plans for transportation, parks, and water resources.
Over the next 18 months Dakota County will need to update its comprehensive plan vision, goals, and policy chapters (e.g. transportation, parks, water resources) to reflect the needs of County residents, coordinate with local units of government, and meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Council.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS.
Attachment: Dakota County System Statement
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Stwora
Author: Kurt Chatfield