Discussion:
In comparison to the existing 2030 plan, Envision Shakopee, the city's 2040 plan, will represent a significant shift in plan process, role, tone, form and organization. The city intends for the 2040 plan to be an inclusive, customer-oriented plan organized around a community-drive set of values and outcomes. The plan charter exists to facilitate this shift and will guide the project team, elected and appointed officials and the public through the process.
Additionally, the plan charter aims to provide the community with an understanding of the planning process and logic behind the project team's thinking, providing improved transparency and accountability. The charter also provides a written record of the "plan to plan" and will be a useful tool in preparations for the 2050 comprehensive plan process.
The plan charter is mostly a compilation of existing documents, including the comp plan RFP, the city's contract with MKSK and other guiding documents. The charter gathers the most pertinent information from these documents into one easy-to-read document.
If approved, staff will post the charter on the Envision Shakopee website.
Staff will also provide a brief update on the planning process and upcoming workshop.