During the city council committee meeting held on September 18th, council members discussed the progress of the 5,600 West Old Medium Highway Station Area Plan, a project mandated by House Bill 462. The planning team, led by Taylor from the planning department, emphasized the importance of adopting this plan by the end of 2025, as it is the fourth of seven required station area plans.

Taylor highlighted that the city does not control the land in the designated area, making the plan more of a visionary framework rather than a directive for current landowners. The council was informed that the next steps involve public outreach to gather community feedback before finalizing the plan. The planning team expressed eagerness to incorporate council feedback to ensure the proposal aligns with their expectations.

The discussion underscored the necessity of preparing for future development, with Taylor noting that while the city will not undertake construction, it aims to set the groundwork for private developers to engage in potential infrastructure projects. The council was reassured that the plan is flexible and that no irreversible decisions have been made, allowing for adjustments based on feedback received during the public consultation phase.