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Goddard council selects Olson Godfrey for 10‑year comprehensive plan and approves several land‑use items
Summary
Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with Olson Godfrey (including an optional Sharon Woods service), approved a rezoning ordinance (case 25‑5) and multiple final plats/replats; the comprehensive plan work will form a steering committee and last more than a year.
The Goddard City Council selected Olson Godfrey (referred to in transcript as 'Olsen') as the city’s consultant to draft a new 10‑year comprehensive plan, directing staff to negotiate a contract that includes an optional Sharon Woods service. Council members praised both finalist firms but said Olsen’s community engagement approach made it the preferred choice; the motion to proceed with contract negotiations passed by voice vote.
Separately, the council approved a rezoning ordinance (case number 25‑5) after waiving the reading; a roll call recorded votes in the transcript by council members White, Mayor Lee, Hall and Leonard, all voting yes. The council also approved several final plats and replats for North Park and other developments and affirmed administrative steps required for final signatures and related conditions.
Staff said the comprehensive plan process will be about a year long and will include forming a steering committee. Council members stressed the need for broad community involvement and asked staff to return with a draft contract and steering committee structure.
Next steps: staff will begin contract negotiations with Olson Godfrey, include the optional Sharon Woods service as directed, and bring a contract back to council. The planning work will begin after the contract is signed and the steering committee is formed.
