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Dunn County staff outlines comprehensive plan update and requests public input
Summary
A county staff member presented the scope and priorities for a Dunn County comprehensive plan update, covering land use, housing, economy, transportation, infrastructure, environmental and cultural resources, and urged residents to complete an online survey; no formal action or vote was recorded.
A county staff member described the scope of a planned update to the Dunn County comprehensive plan and urged residents to provide input through an online public survey.
The presenter framed the plan as a “roadmap to the future,” saying, “Every great journey starts with a plan,” and outlined topics the update will examine, including land use and growth strategy, housing supply and affordability, economic development and workforce needs, transportation options, public facilities and utilities, and protection of natural and cultural resources. “Think of Dunn County's comprehensive plan as a roadmap to the future,” the presenter said.
The presentation emphasized intergovernmental cooperation and partnerships for implementation and noted the need to balance development and preservation with smart-growth strategies. The staff member listed program areas the update will address: current land use and zoning, housing types and future demand, economic resilience and industry growth, transportation networks including options for walking and biking, essential utilities and emergency services, and preservation of landmarks, farmland and natural areas.
The presenter said the update will include public engagement and data collection and described tracking progress and updating the plan over time as part of implementation. The staff member repeated a call for community participation, saying: “To learn more and get involved in shaping Dunn County's future, your input is so important. Visit our website and take our Dunn County comprehensive plan update public survey and join us on this journey.”
No motions or formal votes were recorded in the transcript excerpt. The remarks were informational; the staff member asked residents to take the county’s public survey to inform the update.
