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Elk River comprehensive Plan Implementation The following are statements that reflect strategies that are geared toward community facilities. Continue to evaluate and pursue the costs and Continue to conduct periodic energy audits of all benefits of partnering with other government entities pertinent City facilities. Identify and implement to provide cost effective community services in Elk strategies to reduce carbon emissions, increase River. When appropriate, explore contracting with energy efficiency, and provide the City with other government entities for services. monetary savings. Continue to evaluate and pursue the costs and Consider developing and implementing strategies benefits of sharing Elk River's services with other to reduce the use of fossil fuel in City vehicles and communities. equipment. Consider the use of hybrid vehicles, Continue to coordinate and/or partner with alternative fuel-efficient conventional vehicles Independent School District 728 on pertinent and other types of vehicles that reduce fossil fuel services such as community education and use. Also, develop and implement strategies that recreation programs. reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled for City business using fossil fuel vehicles. Consider developing and implementing a plan to ensure that new construction and renovations Consider developing and implementing strategies to pertaining to City facilities, follow green technology use "green" cleaning products in all City facilities. standards, where feasible. Consider developing and implementing strategies to Where appropriate, promote native landscaping that help the Streets Division continue to implement their reduces the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, tasks in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. pesticides, irrigation and fossil fuel use. Continue to inventory and analyze all City equipment Consider developing and implementing a plan to make sure that it works safely and efficiently. to provide community gardens on City property Continue to budget and plan for equipment or partner with Elk River institutions (ISD 728, replacement and repair as needed. Prepare a cost- Sherburne County and religious institutions) to benefit report to support decisions. provide community garden space where feasible. Continue to artner with or support pport others in their Lead by example by using rain gardens, rain barrels, efforts to provide events and celebrations that and other techniques that others can use on their benefit Elk River residents and business owners. properties. Encourage City Staff and Elected Officials to promote Consider developing and implementing an the City through speaking engagements, news environmental preference purchasing program. articles, and presentations at a variety of events, as Consider partnering with other government entities established by City policy. to maximize savings. Where appropriate and Actively solicit citizen participation in City affairs, feasible, engage institutions, businesses, and including committees and events. residents. Work with the School District to promote opportunities for youth to be involved in City activities. 120 / Chapter 1 1: Community Facilities