Explore Funding Sources and Implementation Techniques

While many of the projects and improvements called for in the Comprehensive Plan can be implemented through administrative and policy decisions or can be funded through normal municipal programs, other projects may require special technical and/or financial assistance.

The City should continue to explore and consider the wide range of local, state and federal resources and programs that may be available to assist in the implementation of planning recommendations. For example, Tax Increment Financing may be a tool to explore for the mixed-use redevelopment of the Sugar Camp property.

Enhance Public Communication

The City should prepare a summary version of the new Comprehensive Plan and make it available throughout the community. It is important that all local residents, businesses and property owners be familiar with the Plan’s major recommendations and its “vision” for the future.

The City should also consider additional techniques for responding quickly to public questions and concerns regarding planning and development. It might consider special newsletters or Web page features that focus on frequently raised questions and concerns regarding planning and development.

Update the Plan on a Regular Basis

It is important that the Comprehensive Plan be a vibrant document. If community attitudes change or new issues arise which are beyond the scope of the current Plan, the Plan should be revised and updated accordingly.

The Comprehensive Plan should be reviewed every two years by City Council, Staff and selected residents and business persons to reflect the changes that have occurred and to incorporate the recommendations that have been accomplished. The Comprehensive Planning Committee could play a key role in this bi-annual update.

In addition, a major update to the Plan should be undertaken at least every 10 years.