Background:
Background: Minnesota Statutes section 473.864 requires cities, counties and townships in the seven-county metropolitan region to prepare a comprehensive plan and update that plan at least every 10 years. Per state statute requirements, on December 31, 2018 Hennepin County staff submitted the draft Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and authorization for adoption.
Hennepin County’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan will serve as an overarching framework to ensure that the county meets its stated mission to enhance the health, safety and quality of life of residents and communities in a respectful, efficient and fiscally responsible way.
The comprehensive planning process began with receipt of the system statement from the Metropolitan Council in September of 2015. The draft Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan was shared with partner agencies and the public for review and comment on June 12, 2018, fulfilling the state statutory six month review and comment period. On November 15, 2018, the Hennepin County Board conducted a public hearing on the draft Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan and on December 11, 2018, the Hennepin County Board authorized staff to submit the draft Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and authorization for adoption.
On June 26, 2019, the Metropolitan Council completed its review of the draft Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan and found that the Plan meets the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act; conforms to the metropolitan systems plan for transportation, water resources, and parks; is consistent with Thrive MSP 2040; is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions and affected special districts and school districts; and is authorized for adoption.
On July 8, 2019, Hennepin County received notification from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approving Hennepin County's Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) plan as being consistent with Minnesota Statute §116G and Minnesota Rule, chapter 6106.
Current Request: To adopt the Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan and place final version on file with the Metropolitan Council and update the Hennepin County website.
Impact/Outcomes: Adoption of the Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan will fulfill state statutory requirements and position the county to compete for federal, state and other funding sources.