County staff outlines elements of Dunn County comprehensive plan update, urges public survey participation

An unnamed county staff member outlined goals and subject areas for a Dunn County comprehensive plan update and urged residents to take an online public survey.

The presenter framed the process as “a roadmap to the future,” saying the plan will guide choices on land use, housing, economic development, transportation and public facilities. “Every great journey starts with a plan,” the staff member said, using a road-trip metaphor to describe the planning steps and public engagement needed.

The presentation described the main elements the county intends to address: identifying stakeholders and data needs, assessing current land use and growth pressures, balancing development and preservation, examining housing supply and affordability, supporting workforce and industry growth, and planning transportation options including multimodal alternatives. The staff member also listed utilities and emergency services, public facilities, and protection of natural and cultural resources as planning priorities.

The presenter emphasized measuring and updating the plan over time, describing a process of tracking progress and adjusting the strategy when obstacles appear. The talk closed with a call to action: residents are asked to visit the county website and complete the Dunn County comprehensive plan update public survey; the survey URL and deadline were not specified in the presentation.

No formal votes or motions were recorded during the presentation; the remarks were informational and focused on public engagement and the scope of topics the forthcoming plan will cover.