“Cook County’s Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan will direct county decision making and investment toward creating a future where residents can prosper and enjoy a quality lifestyle within an unparalleled natural setting for which we are dedicated stewards,” said Shari Baker, chair of the County Plan Update Committee. To ensure that the updated plan fully reflects the desires of the community Baker, on behalf of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, invites Cook County residents and property owners to participate in a community planning session on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais. The session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Residents are being asked to participate in this meeting to suggest ideas regarding how the county should look in 20 years in terms of land use, community appearance, economic vitality, and community life. They will also have the opportunity to offer specific action steps needed to achieve that desired future.
Baker said the ideas generated by the public will be a critical ingredient in formulating the draft plan, which will then be offered for public review and comment later in the planning process. “It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is that the public use this opportunity to provide their ideas,” added Baker.
To learn about the planning process to date, visit the County Planning and Zoning website (www.co.cook.mn.us). The public is encouraged to view the plan and documents related to a “Desired Future Condition” and offer their opinions on them by email to zoning@co.cook.mn.us or mailing to Planning and Zoning Department, Cook County Courthouse, 411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604 or by talking with one of the committee members.
The public is encouraged to contact committee members to share their thoughts regarding land use and development or to contact the County Planning and Zoning office.
To assist with development of the updated plan, the county has retained the consultant team of John Powers of Applied Insights North and Tony Kroska of Community GIS, both of Duluth.
Plan Update Committee members
Shari Baker
Jim Boyd
Heidi Doo-Kirk
Tom Dwyer
Donald Fehr
Janice Hall
Marland Hansen
Jerry Hiniker
Charles LaBoda
Bill Lane
Gary Maciejewski
Tina McKeever
Tim Nelson
Mike Schelmeske
Tony Swader
Kristin DeArruda
Wharton
Kim Wolff
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