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. � 11' <br /> Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan <br /> R1Ver <br /> Economic Development. Elk River's economy is tied to the regional <br /> economy to some extent. In fact, most of Elk River's labor force <br /> commutes to a job in another community outside of the City. <br /> Consequently, Elk River should coordinate with other jurisdictions to <br /> ensure that the regional economy is healthy. <br /> Transportation. The transportation system involves many <br /> - jurisdictions — some of which have goals, objectives and resources <br /> that differ from those of the City, but nonetheless transportation <br /> must work as a cohesive system. It is critical that Elk River and <br /> pertinent neighboring and overlapping jurisdictions coordinate <br /> _I <br /> on transportation issues. Key areas where intergovernmental <br /> collaboration is necessary include: <br /> Highway 10 corridor improvements and enhancements; <br /> Highway 169 corridor improvements and enhancements; <br /> Pedestrian and bicycling crossings; <br /> Truck traffic issues associated with aggregate and sand <br /> mining areas, plants and the landfill; <br /> Railroad at-grade crossing areas; <br /> Continued future planning with the Northstar Commuter Rail; <br /> Potential road turn-back candidates; and <br /> Public transit. <br /> Utilities. Elk River and its neighboring communities have <br /> coordinated and should continue to coordinate on water supply, <br /> sanitary sewer, and electrical supply issues. In particular, Elk River <br /> and pertinent neighboring communities should continue to review <br /> and adjust joint powers agreements relating to shared services. <br /> Elk River and neighboring communities should also coordinate on Elk <br /> River's plans to extend utilities to the outer boundaries of the City. <br /> Surface Water Management. Surface water is not constrained by <br /> political boundaries. The way Elk River handles its surface water <br /> affects the surface water in neighboring communities. Likewise, <br /> Elk River's surface water is affected by neighboring communities. <br /> Consequently, it is important that all jurisdictions have a shared <br /> vision and approach to handling surface water management. Elk <br /> River and neighboring communities should continue to coordinate <br /> with Sherburne County, the Minnesota Department of Natural <br /> Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and others. <br /> _ Small Area Studies <br /> � As the mining activities cease and municipal utilities get extended <br /> beyond the current utility boundary limits, further study and analysis <br /> i <br /> will be necessary. In particular, the area surrounding the Highway <br /> -- 169 corridor north to the City limits, and the area at the intersection <br /> ® of Highway 169 and County Road 33 will be of particular interest. A <br /> study on land use and needed public improvements will be necessary. <br /> While planning for these areas may be several years away, further <br /> analysis and study of these corridors is vital to the success of the area <br /> long term. <br /> Chapter 3: Using the Plan / 15 <br />