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Public Meeting #3 Results October 15, 2002 · Maintaining natural areas/private open space in neighborhood for wildlife habitat · Business/industrial growth needed to expan and employment base · Preservation of natural resources · Controlling traffic flow within and thr · Adopting the plan that comes out and the planning process (not what time) · Industrial growth · Make sure we separate housing · Self-sufficient economy · Preserve natural resources the city Force >ened last 17. interests with public ob which side of the scal, rating- 2.80. 12 10 8 6 4 Development decisioz balance private As a general rule, most important? Average Group Discussions The remaining discussion topics at the Public Meeting occurred in small groups (five groups). Each group was asked to review, discuss and respond to four topics Topic # I - Vision Statement Each group was asked to review the draft Vision State- ment and to suggest specific additions and deletions. Group 1 1. Add to second bullet under "Distinct Identity" the Mississippi River as a distinct and important re- source. (Keep the focus on the rivers; Elk River is a river town.) 2. Delete water treatment in the "safe place" category and place in 1't bullet of "maintain environment". Group 2 Strengthen "Works to achieve the vision" to allow greater public input into decision-making process, go that citi~en'g voiceg ate ligtened to pad irmorpo- rated into decisions. Group 3 1. Address the pace of growth 2. More emphasis on preserving open space 3. More emphasis on expanding tax base 4. City to citizen communication (improve) Group 4 1. Statement to preserve country feel 2. Limits on urban areas and number of developments 3. Maintaining a variety of land uses 4. Lack of industrial/professional development Topic #2 - Commercial Development Future land use plans need to provide more area for commercial development. Use the map at your table to show where new commercial should be planned. Lo- cations may be new development on vacant land or the redevelopment of existing commercial areas. Reach agreement in your group on the five most important goods and services to bring to Elk River in next 10 to 20 years. What does the community need? What can be supported? Group 1 Five most important goods and services: Grocery store (on west side), retail (ie - I~nart) (on west side), men's clothing, fine dining restaurant, and More extensive public transit (locally) (bus). I,ocations: West side (along Highway 10). Group 2 Five mast important goods ~nd services: Restaurants (upscale), consumer electronics, medical facilites 0aos- pital), men's and women's apparel, and sporting goods. I,acations: Four quadrants around 169 and Main Street and along Highway 10 east of 169.