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Council discusses hiring consultant for visual redevelopment renderings and updating comp plan
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed using a consultant to create visual development scenarios to guide downtown and corridor redevelopment, and prioritized filling a city planner position to coordinate planning and economic development work.
Council members discussed options for updating the city’s comprehensive plan and considered engaging a consultant to produce visual renderings showing alternative development scenarios to help guide decisions about downtown and corridor redevelopment.
One council member outlined the consultant approach — producing several renderings and allowing council and staff to “move” buildings and test scenarios — and suggested inviting a consultant to give an introductory proposal. The council debated whether to retain a consultant immediately or wait until the city hires a dedicated economic-development or planning professional; one member said it would be useful to see a short presentation from a consultant before committing funds.
Staff also updated the council that planner recruitment is active, interviews are scheduled for candidates later in the week, and that an appointed planner could take on some consultant coordination tasks. The council emphasized streamlining planning processes and updating regulations as part of the comp-plan work.
