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A WSBa proposal to pros4ae professional services for the Elk River comprehensive plan update ..-. ;,131 Evaluation of Natural Environment and Resources The WSB team will work with the CAC to update the pertinent sections of the -` 2004 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 11 — Environmental Resources. This will involve updating information pertaining to: R_i ► i Topography Wetlands Soils Water bodies Geology Wildlife This section will be critical to support the City's vision as outlined in the RFP to "enhance quality of life and support land values." WSB will work with the PAC and K CAC to address conserving and protecting available r pockets of native landscapes already in place, as well as identifying methods to maximize land values while r3 conserving or preserving critical or important natural and agricultural areas. Updated policies and maps will also s be produced and reviewed with the Citizen Advisory Committee and refined as directed as part of this task. Ott �RpIN � # Evaluation of Parks, Trails, and Open Space As part of this task, the WSB team will work with the City and their consultant, who is currently preparing a stand- alone Parks and Recreation Plan, to update the pertinent sections of the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 9 — Parks, Trails, and Open Space. This portion of the Comprehensive - = Plan will summarize the key aspects of the Parks and Recreation Plan. An inventory and analysis will occur, and goals, objectives and policies will be generated to reflect specific parts of the City's vision for parks, trails, and open spaces. This section of the Plan will be critical if future financial assistance through grant programs is desired by the City. These updates will be reviewed with the Citizen Advisory Committee and refined as directed. Project Approach / 14