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Brown County commissioners approve memorandum with Area Plan Commission to jointly update comprehensive plan
Summary
The county approved a memorandum of agreement to cooperate with the Area Plan Commission on a comprehensive plan update and to seek funding for public engagement. The motion passed unanimously by roll call; staff will ask the APC to place the agreement on its agenda.
Brown County commissioners voted to move forward with a memorandum of agreement with the Area Plan Commission to cooperatively develop updates to the county comprehensive plan and to pursue outside funding for community engagement.
A commissioner moved to advance the memorandum as a framework for joint work and to place the item on the APC’s next agenda. The motion passed on a roll call with Commissioners Kevin, Ron and Tim voting yes.
Commissioners said the draft MOA creates a cooperative path to solicit input across townships, share costs and reduce duplication. Staff noted grant possibilities and the need to scope a request for proposals and estimate meeting requirements; the commission asked staff to follow up on possible funding sources and to report back.
Ending: The commission approved moving the MOA forward; the matter will return when the APC places it on its agenda.
