Council debates comprehensive-plan finalists; emphasizes community engagement
Council reviewed two finalist consultants for a new comprehensive plan, discussed proposed cost and hours reductions, and repeatedly prioritized keeping robust public engagement; staff will return with a contract decision and negotiations for final approval.
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City staff reminded the council that the current comprehensive plan expired in 2025 and summarized the RFP process: four proposals yielded two finalists. Staff said Olsson’s revised proposal lowered cost to about $155,000 with roughly 928 project hours; the competing firm reduced its price to about $141,000 but cut a significant portion of public-engagement work.
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