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Anne Freand
or
Caitlin Jones
Public input meetings being held for Hermann Comprehensive Plan update on March 21, April 1
ST. JAMES—Two meetings have been planned to encourage public input on the Hermann Comprehensive Plan update, which is being coordinated by Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC). The first meeting will be held Friday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hermann Scenic Regional Library meeting room and will focus on community facilities and emergency management. The second is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hermann City Hall meeting room and will focus on economic development and tourism.
“Comprehensive planning is a collaborative process, and public input is necessary so that the plan reflects the values, needs and desires of the community,” MRPC Planning Manager Anne Freand said. “Comprehensive plans are vital to our local communities because they provide long-term guidance and visions for future city growth.”
These meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend if they have interest or would like to provide input into the updated plan ensuring the plan addresses what is important to the city.
For those unable to attend the meetings, a public opinion survey is available at https://mrpcsurveys.typeform.com/HermannPlan and only takes approximately seven minutes to complete.
The last Hermann Comprehensive Plan was prepared in 1999 by MRPC. The update to the plan is set to be completed by the fall of 2025 and, when finished, will have implementation actions for a 10-year timeframe.
Formed in 1969, MRPC is a voluntary council of governments serving Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties and their respective cities. Mary Heywood, representing the unemployed, serves as chair of the board. A professional staff of 26 offers technical assistance and services, such as grant preparation and administration, housing assistance, transportation planning, environmental planning, ordinance codification, business loans and other services to member communities.
To keep up with the latest MRPC news and events, visit the MRPC website at www.meramecregion.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/meramecregion/.
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