Common Council is about to seek public input on a new municipal plan-- the first one in nearly 40 years. The city would hire Urban Strategies in partnership with ADI limited to execute the project at the cost of over $650 thousand dollars over two years. In the proposal there is also an additional $150 thousand dollars needed for advertisement to engage the public. Councillor Bill Farren says even though budget time is approaching, this decision is obvious.
Mayor Ivan Court says the municipal plan needs to be revamped so council and residents are able to create the city they want. He says this plan will be this councils legacy.