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MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: February 6,2020
RE: Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018
TPC FILE: 226.10
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REVIEW
On December 18, 2019 the Metropolitan Council sent a letter indicating that the Oak
Park Heights Comprehensive Plan 2018 had been reviewed by the Council and that it
was found to meet all the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Please
find attached the letter from the Metropolitan Council.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission should make a recommendation to the City Council that the
Final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan is complete and has met all the requirements of
the Metropolitan Council. A link to the Comprehensive Plan will be provided on the
City's website.
In consideration of paper conservation,we are providing the website link. If you would
prefer a paper copy,one will be supplied to you. A flash drive of the plan could also be
provided.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter from Metropolitan Council—December 18,2019
PC:Julie Hultman
December 18, 2019
Scott Richards, Consulting Planner
City of Oak Park Heights
3601 Thurston Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
RE: City of Oak Park Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan - Notice of Council Action
Metropolitan Council Review File No. 22079-1
Metropolitan Council District 12, Francisco J. Gonzalez
Dear Mr. Richards:
The Metropolitan Council reviewed the City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan (Plan) at
its meeting on December 11 , 2019. The Council based its review on the staff's report and
analysis (attached).
The Council found that the City's 2040 Plan meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act
requirements; conforms to the regional system plans including transportation, aviation, water
resources management, and parks; is consistent with Thrive MSP 2040; and is compatible with
the plans of adjacent jurisdictions.
In addition to the Advisory Comments and Review Record, the Council adopted the following
recommendations.
1 . Authorize the City of Oak Park Heights to place its 2040 Comprehensive Plan into
effect.
2. Revise the City's forecasts downward as shown in Table 1 of the attached Review
Record.
3. Advise the City to implement the advisory comments in the Review Record for Transit.
4. Approve the City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
Please consult the attached staff report for important information about the City's next steps. Of
particular importance are the Council's actions, listed on page 1 , general Advisory Comments
listed on page 3, and the specific comments for technical review areas, which are found in the
body of the report. The final copy of the Plan needs to include all supplemental
information/changes made during the review.
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Congratulations on completing this important project.It was a pleasure to work with the City's
staff and consultants throughout the review process.
Sincerely, //
Angela R.Torres,AICP,Manager
Local Planning Assistance
Attachment
cc: Eric A.Johnson,City Administrator,City of Oak Park Heights
Tod Sherman,Development Reviews Coordinator,MnDOT Metro Division
Francisco J.Gonzalez,Metropolitan Council,District 12
Corrin Wendell,AICP,Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer
Raya Esmaeili,AICP,Reviews Coordinator
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