The Ledger

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting — February 22, 2021

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THE LEDGER

Meeting Entity: City of Fate
Meeting Type: Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: February 22, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Fate City Hall / Virtual (Zoom)

Source: February 22, 2021 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting - https://fatetx.new.swagit.com/videos/113188

Attendance

Committee Members Present:
Attendance recorded verbally during roll call; individual member names not fully enumerated in transcript.

Committee Members Absent:
Not specified.

Staff Present:

  • Assistant City Manager – Justin Weiss

Consultants / Presenters:

  • Halff & Associates
  • Urban3
  • Strong Towns (Chuck Marohn referenced; not present)

Agenda Items Addressed

  • Overview of Comprehensive Plan process and status
  • Review of prior public engagement efforts
  • Presentation of data analysis and fiscal considerations
  • Discussion of land use, growth patterns, and infrastructure implications
  • Advisory Committee discussion and questions

(Only items discussed in the meeting are listed.)

Summary of Proceedings

  • The meeting was called to order by Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss.
  • Staff provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan timeline and noted the role of the Advisory Committee in guiding the process.
  • Consultants from Halff & Associates discussed the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan as a long-term policy document guiding land use, infrastructure, and growth decisions.
  • The planning process was described as a multi-phase effort incorporating public input, fiscal analysis, and scenario evaluation.
  • Urban3’s fiscal modeling concepts were referenced, including analysis of land productivity and long-term infrastructure costs.
  • Discussion included the relationship between development patterns and long-term financial sustainability for the City.
  • Committee members asked questions regarding data sources, assumptions used in modeling, and how the plan would influence future zoning and development decisions.
  • Consultants responded to questions and clarified that the Comprehensive Plan serves as a guiding framework rather than a regulatory document.
  • Staff emphasized that additional public engagement opportunities would occur before final adoption of the plan.
  • No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Presentations Given

  • Comprehensive Plan process overview by Halff & Associates
  • Fiscal sustainability concepts referencing Urban3 analysis

Topics Discussed

  • Comprehensive Plan scope and objectives
  • Fiscal impacts of development patterns
  • Public engagement and advisory committee role
  • Long-term infrastructure and land use considerations

Questions Asked

  • Questions were posed by Advisory Committee members regarding methodology, long-term implications, and implementation.
  • Responses were provided by consultants and staff.

Public Comment

  • No public comment period recorded.

Actions Taken

  • No formal action was taken.

Record Note

This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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