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Community development asks for temporary planners as senior staff near retirement; annexation work planned

5107997 · June 30, 2025
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Community Development Director David Hainley said he expects two senior planning departures and requested temporary planner coverage options so permit review and development activity are not interrupted.

David Hainley, the city—s community development director, told council the department is preparing for imminent departures among senior planning staff and asked for temporary capacity to avoid halting permit reviews.

Hainley said the city will lose both the city planner and the planning-and-zoning coordinator within the coming year and stressed that "without them, there are no building permits released in this city," a disruption that would affect next year—s budget and local construction activity. He…

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