Comprehensive Plan Update 2050

The previous Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2016 and the current plan adopted May 2025. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to help guide local decision-making by: 

  • Identifying areas appropriate for change and preservation over the next 20 years;
  • Recommending types of land use for specific areas in the City;
  • Identifying open space, green space and sustainable opportunities;
  • Identifying needed housing, transportation, and community facilities; and,
  • Providing detailed strategies to implement recommendations.

The city has contracted with Graef planning firm to update the plan and Von Briesen firm to update the zoning code at the same time.  

Comprehensive Plan Update 2050

Adopted May 20, 2025

Community Survey

Over 250 responses Survey Summary



Project Timeline

Date Description
December 5, 2023 Council approved Graef contract for Comp Plan udpate
January 23, 2024 Plan Commission recommends Public Participation Plan to council
February 6, 2024 Council approved Public Participation Plan and Zoning Code Rewrite contract with Von Briesen
January - June Data gathering
March 26, 2024, 6:30 pm Plan Commissioners Workshop
April - June Community Online Survey Available
June 13 & 20, 3 - 7 pm Public input table at Downtown Market
June 26, 2024,  5-8 pm Public Open House, at City Hall. Stop by any time to review and comment
August 27, 2024, 6:30 pm Plan Commission review first full plan draft except for zoning sections
March 25, 2025, 6:30 pm Plan Commission discusses final draft
April 22, 2025, 6:30 pm Plan Commission approval of Resolution to recommend adoption of the plan
May 6, 2025, 7:00 pm Public Hearing held by the Common Council
May 20, 2025, 7:00 pm Council adoption of Comprehensive Plan 2050

The State's comprehensive planning legislation requires various plan elements and an approved Public Participation Plan. Plan drafts will be added as they become available.