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Michiana planning commission forms master-plan work group, begins consultant selection
Summary
The Planning Commission created a master‑planning work group to complete a village master plan within 12 months, issued a request for proposals and intends to select a consultant after one‑hour information sessions with four identified firms.
The Village of Michiana Planning Commission has formed a Master Planning Work Group tasked with completing a master plan within 12 months and coordinating with the Village Council and department heads. The update was read to council by Councilmember Mike Botelho from a report prepared by Julie Bonello.
According to the update, four consultants were identified and one‑hour information sessions were held with each. A request for proposals was sent and accepted by Oct. 17; the work group planned to meet Oct. 21 to select a consultant. Next steps include scheduling a master‑plan kick‑off meeting with the council, department heads and the Planning Commission, finalizing the consultant work plan and distributing an initial survey to the community.
Council members were briefed on the timeline and procedural steps; no consultant names or contract amounts were provided in the meeting minutes. The work is positioned as a 12‑month effort involving outreach and a public survey to shape the village’s comprehensive plan.
