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. � 11' <br /> Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan <br /> River <br /> Planning for community facilities is important for several reasons, including, but not limited to: <br /> Community facilities represent important The future growth of Elk River may lead to <br /> community services; the expansion of existing facilities and the <br /> In Elk River, community facilities often are need to build new facilities; <br /> the locations of large employers; Municipal buildings, libraries, schools, <br /> The facilities should be accessible to both religious institutions, health care and a <br /> residents and visitors; variety of other elements all form the <br /> mosaic of what residents and businesses <br /> These facilities often represent significant want and need in the community; <br /> elements of community heritage and <br /> identity; Residents and businesses place value <br /> on the quality and variety of educational <br /> Community facilities may influence the opportunities available in Elk River. Schools <br /> pattern of traffic and adjacent land use; become focal points of the community. <br /> L WELCOME TO <br /> T CITY HALL <br /> Inventory and Analysis <br /> City Facilities <br /> City Hall <br /> Elk River is a statutory city with a weak Mayor-Council form of government whereby <br /> administrative, as well as legislative, authority is the ultimate responsibility of the council as a <br /> whole. The Mayor and four council members serve on the City Council as elected officials for <br /> 4-year terms. The Mayor is elected by the electors of the city at large. The City of Elk River <br /> is divided into four wards. One council member is elected from each of the four wards by the <br /> electors of that ward. <br /> Elk River City Hall is located at 13065 Orono Parkway and houses the City Administration, <br /> Community Operations and Development, Parks and Recreation, and the City Council Chambers. <br /> The City Administrator is directly responsible to the City Council for the operations of the <br /> entire city including the oversight of the budget, which includes 6 departments and over 140 <br /> employees. The City Administrator provides leadership, vision, guidance, and direction to <br /> a diverse city services operation. The Administrator also serves as an ambassador for the <br /> community and to other governmental agencies. <br /> Chapter 1 1 : Community Facilities / 111 <br />