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of Highway 10 and 165th Avenue are unlikely to occur without provements to this intersection. • Failure to plan for an interchange in east Elk River (1. in the area of Jarvis Avenue) could cause the interchange t• ift into Ramsey. This situation could limit future highway ac- in Elk River. • The lack of vacant land for new co - -rcial development may create more impetus for redevelopme lanning for redevelopment along Highway 169 should consid- ighway access at Main Street and School Street. • In the current • tem, 171st Avenue provides the primary access point to Highw 0 in the eastern half of the City. A long-term plan for this -rsection is essential to future land use and development plan- - g. Greenways The Comprehensive Plan proposes to establish a greenway system through- out Elk River. The implementation of this concept is not a single action. It involves commitment to the concept and incremental steps to build the sys- tem. Much like assembling a jigsaw puzzle, individual pieces are added within the framework of a broader plan. Identify key properties. The Comprehensive Plan shows potential greenway patterns based on existing data. Better information about current natural fea- tures would help to identify key properties to target for acquisition. Areas of environmental significance can be preserved and incorporated into the green- way system. The information about natural feature also enhances the ability to identify key parcels for linking the system together. Conduct NRI. One way of gathering this information is through a Natural Resource Inventory (NRI). This study provides a current, city-wide analysis of natural features. The,NRI would identify key natural areas in Elk River including wetlands, prairie, swamps, marshes, forested areas, and habitats. This information would be a valuable tool in guiding efforts to establish the green- way system. Expand subdivision data. A more incremental approach is to collect addi- tional information during the platting process. Cluster subdivisions are re- quired to submit a detailed resource inventory. Expanding this requirement to all plats would produce a better database for the City. It would also pro- vide a better basis for obtaining greenway elements in individual subdivisions. Establish a finance plan. Limited financial resources will play a role in under- taking this initiative. Some potential finance strategies include: Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River 134.16 River