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Elk River Comprehensve Plan Implementation The following are broad implementation strategies reflecting the City's vision, specifically as it relates to community development. Set retention of existing businesses and industries as a priority of the City's economic development plan. Continue implementation of periodic BR &E meetings on an individual basis with businesses and industries to listen to concerns and discuss opportunities for success. Also identify any perceived or real barriers or obstacles (such as overly restrictive ordinances) that the City could potentially remove or minimize to help businesses and industries prosper, while still protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Coordinate with Sherburne County, the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota School of Business - Elk River Campus, the School District, GreaterMSP, and others in their efforts to promote training opportunities that can help businesses and industries prosper. If appropriate, co- sponsor and /or offer City facilities for employee training programs. Coordinate with energy providers and others to help businesses and industries conserve energy resources and reduce operating costs. Continue to promote Elk River's high quality of life as a means to help attract new businesses and industries. 130 / Chapter 12: Community Development Encourage the development of new, value -added industries and businesses that can benefit from the area's amenities and existing industries. As appropriate, coordinate with the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, neighboring and overlapping jurisdictions, and others to promote Elk River and /or the area as a special destination area with unique shops and restaurants and diverse recreation activities and community events. Strive to identify under - utilized or under - served local and regional markets and give priority to local business development to service these markets. Coordinate with businesses and industries to explore opportunities for the City to stand out as a leader in sustainable business and community development. Analyze the long -term viability of existing and proposed neighborhood convenience nodes in the City. Where appropriate, work with property owners and neighbors to ensure continued success of neighborhood convenience uses in a manner that compliments the surrounding neighborhoods. Identify and implement strategies to enhance the infrastructure in a way that can help support residents telecommute or conduct business out of their home. Continue to promote and encourage the expansion of jobs and buisness growth within the city.