Network Community Program | Benefits

Small towns everywhere are being asked to do more with less. They are being asked to partner - to cooperate - with other towns to lower costs for everyone. While the logistics of sharing a snow plow or a meeting hall are difficult, the Network Community Program is not. By joining, your town collaborates with many other communities all seeking to provide a higher level of service while reducing costs.

Get the answers you need, in time.  No more waiting (and paying) for consultants to educate themselves on your particular small town land use dilemma, and eventually get back to you with something that might be relevant.  As specialists in small towns and rural areas, we have the experience earned over thousands of applications, ready to serve your needs.

We've processed over three thousand land use applications. Only a handful have ever been appealed to a court. Only one has actually gone to trial, and that was thrown out by the judge. If you are worried about the high-costs of land use litigation, our assistance on the front end will save you lots of money, and frustration, later on.

Plus, it is important - whether there are legal ramifications or not - to get things right. Citizens expect competence, accuracy and expertise. The Network Community Program will keep your regulations current with state and federal laws. We'll make sure you have the answers you need, when you need them.

We are in government to serve people. Getting them the answers they need, accurately, and in a timely manner, is providing friendly service. 

Doing it affordably is providing good government.

Knowledge is power. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to achieve success for your community. Whether it is a training session, a borrowed book, a newsletter article or a call to one of our planners, you are going to be more knowledgeable, and grow stronger, in the Network Community Program.

"It was a pleasure to meet you and impressive, indeed, to be given your packet and your guidance during the meeting."

- Planning Commission Member in Afton, MN

"The Network Portfolios look great. The Council and the Planning Commission are going to love them."

- City Planner in Nisswa, MN