Communities play a key role in regional planning and are vital partners in developing and implementing the Met Council’s goals, policies, and programs. Sector representatives are experienced planners who provide professional planning and technical assistance on an ongoing and as requested basis to Met Council members and local governments. See a print-quality map of sector representatives and their areas (PDF).
Examples of some of the types of technical assistance that staff can provide:
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Answering questions about various Met Council programs and resources, and connect you to appropriate staff
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Early reviews of proposed comprehensive plan amendments, even during the early development of the amendment before public hearings
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Helping you understand the comprehensive plan amendment process, and how to bring it through your local approval process
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Connecting you to planning and ordinance examples from around the region on various topics
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Participating in technical advisory committees on various planning projects, such as environmental reviews, feasibility studies, and station area plans
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Integrating your station area plan, small area plan, or neighborhood plan into your overall comprehensive plan
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Helping you understand how regional policy applies to your community specifically