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Elk Elk River comprehensive Plan R1Ver i we f t Elk River has several boards and commissions including the Board of Adjustments, Economic Development Authority, Energy City Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Ice Arena Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and the Utilities Commission. Key to the comprehensive and land use planning process is the Planning Commission, which is an advisory body to the City Council. The Planning Commission participates in various studies and planning issues that are applied to guiding the development of the community. The Planning Commission conducts public hearings to receive public comments on development proposals, subdivisions, zoning ordinance amendments, variances, re- zonings, and conditional use permits. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council based on information provided by staff, various agencies, and the public. Also instrumental to the land use planning process is the Economic Development Authority (EDA) which is a public corporation empowered to undertake certain types of economic development projects. The EDA is an arm of the City Council and handles all types of city economic development projects including acquiring, developing, improving, and disposing of property, entering into contracts and operating and maintaining public affairs. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is a public body that undertakes certain types of housing and redevelopment projects including planning, acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation and construction for the provision of safe housing for persons of low and moderate income. Projects may also include the improvement and restoration of stagnant and underdeveloped land. The HRA, like the EDA and Planning Commission, is a body that will utilize the Comprehensive Plan to aid in land use decisions and make recommendations to the City Council pertaining to land use policy and future use of properties. Police The Elk River Police Department is a full service police department providing 24 -hour police service to over 23,000 residents within the City. The police department is led by a Chief of Police and organized into two divisions: Patrol Division and Administrative Division, each commanded by a Captain. In 2013, the Police Department was comprised of 31 sworn officers, nine non -sworn support staff and approximately 15 volunteer Police Reserves. The Police Reserve Unit that has served the police department and community since 1975, is a volunteer organization that is comprised of non -sworn members. Key responsibilities of the Police Reserve Unit include response to major incidents for traffic control and scene security, community event security, search and rescue, home and business security checks, general patrol, officer assistance, public education, and child fingerprinting. The Patrol Division is comprised of 21 officers assigned to the division and is divided into twelve hour work shifts covering a 24 -hour day. Each patrol shift is supervised by a sergeant. The Captain of the Patrol Division is also responsible for maintaining the department's fleet of vehicles, supervising the field training unit and other patrol related activities. The Police Department has established a variety of specialized units to enhance the overall department effectiveness including K -9, Bike Team, SWAT /Crisis Negotiations Team, Honor Guard, and Police Chaplain Corps. The Administrative Division of the Police Department is tasked with supporting and enhancing overall department effectiveness and is comprised of the Detective Unit, Support Services Unit, and Community Services Unit. Key initiatives relating to traffic safety include the Chapter 1 1 : Community Facilities / 113