Cross Plains plan commission approves comprehensive-plan survey and three-month outreach window

The Village of Cross Plains Plan Commission on June 2 approved a clean copy of the village comprehensive-plan survey and set an outreach timeline to solicit resident feedback.

Commissioners and staff agreed to begin outreach in July (newsletter timing) and to keep the survey open at least through September to allow committees, residents on summer schedules and other stakeholders time to respond. Distribution channels discussed included the village newsletter, the village website, social media, QR codes, a link on water bills, hard copies available at the library and village hall, and targeted committee briefings.

Commissioners asked that the online survey provide an optional field for respondents to self-identify as village residents so staff could filter responses geographically. The commission also discussed offering hard-copy return locations at village hall and at the library for residents who prefer paper. A combination of electronic and paper outreach was selected to maximize participation.

The commission voted to approve the clean copy of the survey and the outreach approach. Staff will publish the survey materials and begin committee briefings and community distribution in July, with the plan to close in September unless staff recommends an extension.

Next steps: staff to post the survey on the website, prepare a newsletter item and a QR code, add a link to the water bill, distribute hard copies to the library and village hall, and prepare committee briefings to encourage participation.