2050 Comprehensive Plan — Board Wants a Seat at the Table
Summary
Blaine must update its comprehensive plan by the end of 2028, covering land use, housing, transportation, parks, and more. An advisory group — including two planning commissioners — will help shape it, the first such group since 2002.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents discussed; the city is doing most of the work in-house instead of hiring a consultant.
Residents who participate in open houses, surveys, and the advisory group will help shape the city's growth through 2050.
No groups negatively affected.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Share Your Ideas at the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Open House
The City of Blaine is updating its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and we want to hear from you.
Park Advisory Board - Aug 25, 2026
Blaine must update its comprehensive plan every ten years, with the 2050 plan due to the Met Council by end of 2028. The city is building an advisory committee that includes a park board seat, and much of the work is being done in-house this cycle.
Natural Resources Conservation Board - Aug 18, 2026
State law requires Blaine to update its comprehensive plan every ten years; the 2050 plan is due to the Met Council by end of 2028. An advisory group — including an NRCB seat — meets monthly starting October 2026, and density requirements are rising from 3.5 to 4 units per acre.
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
The city kicked off its once-a-decade comprehensive plan update, due at the end of 2028, hiring Bolton and Menk to help with engagement and technical work while staff writes the plan itself.
Planning Commission - Jul 14, 2026
Blaine must update its comprehensive plan by the end of 2028, covering land use, housing, transportation, parks, and more. An advisory group — including two planning commissioners — will help shape it, the first such group since 2002.
Natural Resources Conservation Board - May 19, 2026
The 2050 comp plan is due by end of 2028, and board members want NRCB representation throughout the process, arguing open space and trails should be priorities while land remains. A planning department presentation comes in August.
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