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City Council Work Session
y E Monday, June 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
e(4kESHo'.t.G City Council Chambers 12780 Kelley Parkway, Orono,MN 55356
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, Jacqueline Ricks, Steve Persian.Not present: Alisa
Benson, Jon Schwingler.
Staff present: Community Development Director Laura Oakden, City Administrator/Engineer Adam
Edwards, City Clerk Christine Lusian
2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Council held a work session to review the City's 2050 Comprehensive Plan update process and
Community Development Director Laura Oakden presented an overview of the timeline, budget, and
potential supplemental studies.
Council discussed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, including committee size,
membership, stakeholder representation, and desired outcomes. Council reviewed potential
supplemental studies, including a Community Engagement Plan, Sustainability and Resiliency
Study,Housing Study, and Small Lot/Large Zoning Study. Council expressed interest in pursuing
the studies in an economical manner and utilizing the available budget to advance as many
components as feasible. Council also discussed the importance of community relationship building
and public engagement as part of the Comprehensive Plan process.
Council generally supported budgeting for consultant and technical support services in 2027 with
direction to evaluate opportunities to scale costs back where practical while still completing the
desired work.
ADJOURNMENT
Work session ended at 5:57 pm.
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Chris 'neLtisi n ity Clerk Bob Tunheim,Mayor