Policy/Action Requested:
No formal committee action is requested. The committee is asked to be prepared to ask questions and provide input on the comprehensive plan.
Discussion:
The City of Shakopee and MKSK are continuing to work on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Envision Shakopee. A few members of the BAC met with the consultant and Senior Planner, Eric Weiss at the beginning of the study. Mr. Weiss will be attending this committee meeting to present the current status of the plan and receive input from committee members.
The website for the comprehensive plan is https://envisionshakopee.com/ . The Envision Shakopee website is a clearinghouse of information on the plan and is interactive with fields for comments, suggestions, and interactive maps to note favorite places, or places that need improvement.
To be prepared for discussion, the committee is asked to explore the website and be prepared to share comments relating to active transportation, land use, and priority connections both within and outside the community. As residents, committee members are permitted and encouraged to provide input on the website.
Some possible items of discussion for inclusion in the plan are:
- Establishing a Complete Streets Policy
- Bicycle Parking Requirements
- Safe Routes to School
- Education and Advocacy
- Become a designated Bicycle Friendly Community
- Creation of a formal bicycle and pedestrian plan
The next Community Workshop is on Tuesday, January 30th from 6:30 to 8:30. The location is yet to be determined.