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Planning commission weighs comprehensive‑plan RFP, EAW threshold and consultant scoring

Brainerd Planning Commission · November 20, 2025
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Summary

City staff proposed an RFP to update Brainerd’s comprehensive plan focused on aligning codes and raising the residential threshold for mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW). Commissioners asked for clearer wording, an annotated progress summary and stronger scoring criteria. Staff will revise and return the RFP next month.

City planning staff presented a request for proposals to update Brainerd’s comprehensive plan, emphasizing a high‑level review to align the plan with the zoning code and to raise the residential threshold that triggers a mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).

James, community development staff, said the RFP would evaluate land use, transportation, sewage collection, capital improvements and implementation strategies, and would develop recommendations to incorporate required elements so the city could meet…

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