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Staff announces McKinnon Associates contract and July 27 kickoff for plan update
Summary
Planning staff told the Albion Planning Commission it selected McKinnon Associates for a comprehensive-plan update, outlined a $69,000 contract offset by roughly $50,000 from the RRC partner, and invited commissioners and the public to a July 27 kickoff meeting at the London Center.
Planning staff told the Albion Planning Commission that the city completed an RFP and selected McKinnon Associates to update the community plan and lead public engagement.
Staff said the contract is roughly $69,000 and that, because Albion is a member of the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) program, a partner identified in the transcript (Mission Ethnondevelopment Corporation) will provide about $50,000 to offset that cost. The kickoff meeting is scheduled for July 27 at 2 p.m. at the London Center; staff invited planning commissioners, EDC members, council members and community representatives to participate in the engagement sessions.
Staff also said the kickoff will include community engagement and research work and noted council approval of the contract at a recent council meeting. Several commissioners asked whether the planning commission would be included in engagement efforts; staff confirmed that commissioners will be invited to participate.
Why it matters: An updated plan and community engagement process shape long-range land-use priorities and zoning guidance that influence development decisions, including the senior housing discussion earlier in the meeting.
What’s next: Staff will move forward with the kickoff meeting and public engagement; commissioners and residents interested in attending were asked to contact staff so the city can reserve adequate space.
