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THE ELK RIVERVISION <br /> In 2010, city leadership began an extensive visioning process with the purpose of <br /> identifying key initiatives and goals to help direct future actions on a department and <br /> citywide level. The City Council adopted the following vision statement and strategic <br /> goals: <br /> • <br /> Vision <br /> Abounding in natural beauty, Elk River is a vibrant, historic rivertown that promotes an active <br /> lifestyle in an innovative and involved community offering unlimited opportunities. <br /> Goals and Action Steps <br /> Innovation: Develop new programs and services to meet the needs of the <br /> community. <br /> A. Evaluate existing programs and services <br /> B. Enhance communication <br /> C. Explore and develop new programs and services <br /> Community Development: Enhance and Expand community involvement <br /> and public participation through a variety of innovative outlets <br /> A. Enhance and expand communication <br /> B. Enhance and expand and diversify public education and outreach <br /> C. Create the Elk River brand <br /> D. Increase volunteerism <br /> Beautification: Have attractive, welcoming streetscapes at City entrances <br /> and primary corridors. Enforce zoning ordinances. <br /> A. Improve, revitalize, and invest in streetscaping along primary corridors and <br /> entrances <br /> B. Provide consistent and expanded signage <br /> C. Create opportunities to beautify community <br /> Opportunities: Foster a pro-business atmosphere that provides incentives <br /> and other opportunities for new and existing business growth <br /> A. Position land for development <br /> B. Facilitate development and redevelopment <br /> C. Evaluate existing programs and services <br /> In 2012, a fifth goal, strategic planning, was added. As a city department, the Elk River <br /> Fire Department is committed to helping the city reach its potential with respect to its <br /> vision and goals, as is reflected in the development of this plan. <br /> DRAFT Pa*** g e 2 7 <br /> liiver'- <br />