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Sanitary Sewer Capacity <br /> One of the most important initiatives resulting from the Comprehensive Plan <br /> is further study and investigation of sanitary sewer capacity. Among the issues <br /> identified for this initiative are: <br /> <br /> Undertake a more detailed analysis of current plant capacity <br /> A basic analysis was performed in conjunction with preparation of the <br /> Comprehensive Plan, but a more thorough analysis is needed to better <br /> understand the relationship bewaeen planned development within the Urban <br /> Sezwice Area and the capacity of the current plant. This analysis can also help <br /> to plan for improvements needed for the existing plant to reach full capacity. <br /> <br /> Evaluate the options for extending the sewer collection system to the grovel mining area. <br /> This study has three elements: <br /> <br /> (1) Flow and development capacity supportable with the extension o£ the <br /> existing system. <br /> <br /> (2) Feasibility of building a larger trunk to serve this area. <br /> <br /> (3) Costs and financing options for the improvements. <br /> <br /> Each of these elements has significant implications for land use and development <br /> in the mining area. Sewer capacity (or the lack of) will influence the type and <br /> intensity of development, and private and public costs of these improvements <br /> will also influence development in this area. Improvements may be technically <br /> feasible, but too expensive for either developers or the City. <br /> <br /> Conduct preliminary studies of plant expansion. <br /> While the need for expansion of the wastexvater treatment plant lies years in <br /> the future, the need to plan for expansion exists today. Several issues must be <br /> addressed before a plant expansion should occur. The only xvav to understand <br /> these issues is to conduct additional studies. For example, an ~xpansion study <br /> should consider the development capacity and financial implications created <br /> by this project. Given the development pattern and the limitation o£ Elk <br /> River's collection system, additional development potential may not match <br /> expanded treatment capadty. Without the revenue from new development, <br /> current users will pay more for the plant improvements. <br /> <br />Addressing this issue in a timely manner is important for land use planning <br />because land use and development planning rely on assumptions about the <br />availability of sanitary sewer service. <br /> <br />Street System <br />The Transportation Plan and the Transportation element of the Comprehensive <br />Plan provide a long-term framework for managing the local street system. <br />This in]dative focuses on specific steps that work to achieve the objectives of <br />these plans. <br /> <br />Using the Plan <br /> <br />Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River <br /> <br />3,1~2 <br /> <br /> <br />