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Elk River Comprer. Flt <br /> MW <br /> JqK- <br /> J <br /> 4 Y 1 +L <br /> _ r <br /> fy[ <br /> Intergovernmental Collaboration <br /> The vision for the future of Elk River cannot be achieved without the cooperation and <br /> collaboration of other units of government and overlapping agencies. Strong working <br /> relationships and collaborative solutions are essential to the success of this Plan. Some of <br /> the key governmental elements of the Plan include, but are not limited to: <br /> r Annexation. Continued discussions with adjacent communities should occur <br /> relating to opportunities for future annexation. Further planning and disscussions <br /> are necessary to ensure adequate services are available. <br /> _ Land Use. While a large portion of the City is undeveloped (due to limitations <br /> relating to the municipal utility system), there are areas where Elk River and <br /> neighboring and overlapping jurisdictions should coordinate on land use issues <br /> including future extension of utilities to the outer boundaries of the City, the <br /> coordination of the final plans for the Landfill area when final grade has been <br /> achieved within the next 15-20 years, and the Highway 10 and 169 corridor areas <br /> as they develop over the next several decades. Partnerships with surrounding <br /> communities, the County and MnDOT will be needed moving forward. <br /> Community Facilities and Services. Continued partnerships should be maintained <br /> as it relates to the community facilities, in particular with the Independent School <br /> District 728 and the various athletic associations on various recreation facilities and <br /> programs, community education, celebrations and events, and similar issues and <br /> opportunities. The City should also coordinate with ISD 728 if plans are made in <br /> the future for expansion of existing, or the development of new, facilities. The City <br /> should also continue to explore opportunities to work with other communities on <br /> joint or shared services where appropriate. <br /> Parks, Trails, and Open Space. The City of Elk River and neighboring communities <br /> should continue to coordinate on providing trail connections between communities. <br /> Coordination on connecting greenways and open spaces between the communities <br /> should also be considered. <br /> Housing. Elk River and the surrounding communities should collaborate on housing <br /> issues and opportunities so that regional housing needs are met. <br /> 14 / Chapter 3: Using the Plan <br />