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Elk River comprehensive Plan Planning Process This Comprehensive Plan updates the 2004 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Elk River, for which the City gratefully acknowledges the efforts of those who participated in the development of the 2004 Plan. Many stakeholders were involved in the development of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update including the following: Project Advisory Committee (PAC): The Project Advisory Committee (PAC) was made up of members of the City staff and the WSB Team. The PAC met on a bi- monthly basis throughout the planning process to provide pertinent background information and data, review and provide feedback on all technical memos and draft chapter language, and assisted in the development of the Comprehensive Plan. Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC): The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was comprised of a broad -based citizen group that consisted of members from the City Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Energy City Commission, Economic Development Authority (EDA), Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Rivers Edge Business Association, and Sherburne County. The CAC met on a monthly basis throughout the planning process to provide direction and feedback on the visioning process, draft chapter language and assist in the development of the Comprehensive Plan. Community Open House: The City held two (2) community open houses to seek public input on the draft Comprehensive Plan. The first open house was to explain the comprehensive planning process and gather feedback on issues, concerns, and opportunities within the city. The second open house provided up to -date Plan information including future land use plans, visions, and implementation strategies. Community Education. A visioning session was held with a group of students (K -5) through District 728 Community Education Edventures Club. Students graphically communicated what they like, what they don't like, and what they want in the City of Elk River. 4 / Chapter 1: Introduction • Social Media and Community Outreach: Understanding the importance of stakeholder engagement and community buy -in of the Plan, the City utilized a variety of social media and community outreach techniques. Project Website: The City hosted a project website which provided meeting agendas, draft plans and meeting minutes for public review and comment throughout the process. List Serve System: Updates and announcements were send out using the City's list serve system. Newsletters: The City's newsletter was used to communicate key stakeholder events and the project throughout the planning process. Facebook Page: Announcements of the Community Open House and opportunities for the public to comment and engage in the planning process was posted onto the City's Facebook Page. Cable TV: Advertisements announcing the Community Open Houses and encouraging participation in the process was broadcasted using ERtV Channel 12. Public Hearing and City Council Approval: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on , 2014 and recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan. On 2014 the City Council approved and formally adopted the Comprehensive Plan.