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Mcpherson, Michele <br /> From: Ropp [Karen.E.Ropp-1 @tc.umn.edu] <br /> lent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 6:40 PM <br /> i o: Michele Mcpherson <br /> Subject: Goal Setting <br /> Hi Michele, <br /> Here are my top three issues. <br /> Insufficient transportation infrastructure. We continually struggle with how to accommodate more vehicles on our <br /> roadways while we envision our city growing. East-West routes plus the Main St/Hwy 169 intersection are key problems <br /> for which no solution seems to exist. Anticipated plans for new roadways and the MNDOT treatment of Hwy 169 <br /> interchanges are too vague and too far into the future to guide us in making decisions today. Could use a better bus <br /> system. <br /> Lack of available retail/office/commercial space. We don't have enough land available to interest businesses in <br /> locating in Elk River. This is a contributor to the problem of not enough higher paying jobs in the city. It's difficult for a high <br /> tech company or a small/medium size corporate headquarters to see Elk River as an option for relocation. <br /> The need for a city-wide trail system for hiking and biking. Trails are sometimes provided by developers but they may <br /> not connect to the next development. As land is developed, we need to guide the connection of trails throughout the city. <br /> We also have the opportunity to preserve wilderness or open space if we make it a priority. I still think the riverfront could <br /> be a great asset. I understand why it hasn't become one but, nevertheless, it sure would be nice to have some parkland, <br /> public space and hiking paths along the river. <br /> I'll be on vacation next week but will return on the 27th. <br /> See you on the 28th. <br /> Howard Ropp <br /> i <br />