## C\"TY 0^ ## CITY OF SAINT PETER, MINNESOTA ## AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING City Council Workshop Session of Monday, August 3, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. ## Community Center - Governor's Room (600 South Fifth Street) ## CALL TO ORDER ## DISCUSSION ## a. Comprehensive Plan Update ## b. Sustainability Task Force Update ## ADJOURNMENT ## Todd Prafke ## City Administrator ## Memorandum ## TO: Mayor Nowell DATE: 7/31/2026 ## Members of the City Council ## FROM: Todd Prafke ## City Administrator ## RE: Comprehensive Plan Update ## ACTION/RECOMMENDATION For your information and discussion. ## BACKGROUND Community Development Director Ben Baker will attend your meeting to provide an update on the Comprehensive Plan process and current progress. As discussed previously, there will be multiple opportunities for both Councilmembers and community members to participate. Workshops will also be used to share updates on the work being completed by our consultants, staff, and the broader community. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. ## TP/ks ## Comp Plan Timeline (J uly – October) • J uly: Comprehensive Plan drafting, based on community and city leadership feedback • August: City leadership and the Steering Committee team review o Steering Committee – Workshop 2 – August 26 th @ 10 am • September and October: Comprehensive plan draft shared publicly and with Local Agencies for feedback ## DRAFT - Community Profile Chapter ## DRAFT - Economic Development Chapter ## PROJECT OVERVIEW Welcome to the Saint Peter 2050 Comprehensive Plan project website! Learn how we’re shaping the City 's future together. The City of Saint Peter is updating its Comprehensive Plan. The goal of this update is to create a clear and unified vision for the next 20 years, outlining the goals and priorities that will guide Saint Peter's growth, development, and investment for years to come. This plan can’t be created without you! We need your insights to guide our decisions around key topics like housing, transportation, recreation, and economic development. Your participation ensures that the Saint Peter 2050 Comprehensive Plan addresses the needs of our community and builds a future where we can thrive together. Thank you to all that participated in the public survey. We had over 660 respondents! The team is using your insight to begin drafting the plan (see a summary of feedback in the document library ). We anticipate sharing a first draft in September. Watch for updates on ways to get involved ! ## WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? The City of Saint Peter is updating its Comprehensive Plan. This document will guide city council, committees, and staff’s work for the next 20 years. The goal of this update is to: • Create a clear and unified vision • Prioritize implementable goals and strategies • Shape growth, development, and city investment ## Timeline ## STAGE 1: SPRING 2026 The project team will gather input on…