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Town approves Kimley Horn contract amendment as commission resumes page-by-page review of comprehensive plan
Summary
The commission approved a not-to-exceed $42,000 amendment to consultant Kimley Horn's contract to produce additional drafts and presentations for comprehensive plan elements 1'3; commissioners asked staff to update population data, monitor impacts of Senate Bill 180 and refine "shall/should" policy language.
The Town Commission approved a second amendment to its contract with Kimley Horn to allow additional consultant time for production and presentation of the next comprehensive plan drafts. John Duchak (staff) explained the amendment covers the next set of meetings and a final draft anticipated in September, with a not-to-exceed increase of $42,000 (approximately $8,000 for the immediate additional meeting draft and $34,000 for follow-up work and memos). Commissioners indicated they preferred remote participation for some sessions to reduce cost where appropriate and the consultant agreed to revise the billing if the delivery approach changes.
Following the contract discussion, Kimley Horn planner Ally Palmer presented Draft 3 of the comprehensive plan (vision/profile, future land use, transportation and housing elements) and highlighted language changes made in response to the local planning agency and a resident survey. Commissioners scrutinized data sources cited in the plan; the population figures come from Schimberg but are about 18 months old, and the body asked staff to update demographic inputs to reflect current data and the recently completed density study. Several commissioners also recommended tightening policy language so policies remain "subject to compliance with state law," in light of pending legislation (Senate Bill 180).
On specific drafting points, commissioners asked for:
- Correction of a numeric appraiser value in the town vision page; staff agreed to fix the transcription error. - Cross-references to previous policy numbers that moved in reorganization of the text. - Clarification on the town's ability to enforce land development regulations inside the permit review process and code compliance sections.
Kimley Horn committed to update the draft to incorporate the commission's edits, pull updated population and density figures if available, and to present the next three elements at the May meeting. The commission stressed that any legislative changes effective July 1 will be reviewed against the plan before final transmittal to state agencies.
