PROJECTGRANT FUNDING

Empire 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Town of Empire
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Jul 14, 2026
116 days ago
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Empire is beginning work on its 2050 Comprehensive Plan and has adopted Resolution 2026-6A to apply for up to $40,000 in Met Council planning assistance. A June 30 budget work session outlines a 12‑month planning scope, with Bolton & Menk proposing roughly $135,000 in work plus parallel water and infrastructure studies. This creates a multi‑year need for planning, engineering, engagement, and implementation support tied to land use, utilities, housing, transportation, parks, climate, and natural systems.

Background

Met Council grant is non‑competitive and expected to provide up to $40,000; Bolton & Menk draft scope and Gantt chart included for full 2050 Comp Plan effort.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 14, 2026
Agency
Town of Empire

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