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Comprehensive Plan Initiatives and Policies <br /> Page 6 <br /> <br /> 8. Evaluate the impacts of all commerdal development proposals on the munidpal <br /> utility system. <br /> <br /> 9. Allow the extension of sewer and water infrastructure systems only after presently <br /> serviced areas have been developed to near capacity. <br /> <br /> 10. Develop and maintain, on a continuing basis, a five year capital improvements <br /> program and budget for the development, expansion, upgrade, and replacement of <br /> municipal systems (sewer, streets, water, storm sewer), municipal equipment (street <br /> maintenance, fire, office space), and park and recreation. <br /> <br /> 11. Coordinate with Sherburne County the jurisdictional responsibility of the current <br /> county ditch system. <br /> <br /> 12. Require that all developers provide utilities to city specifications before the City <br /> assumes ownership and maintenance responsibilities. <br /> <br />Parks <br />See Park Element Goals and Objectives <br /> <br />Environmental Resources <br /> 1. Evaluate all proposals for industrial development in order to minimize the impacts <br /> on munidpal and natural systems. <br /> <br /> 2. Encourage preservation and protection of shoreland, wetlands and drainage ways. <br /> <br /> 3. Restrict inappropriate alteration of significant natural contours and soils. <br /> <br /> 4. Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication or easements. <br /> <br /> 5. Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural features <br /> and systems. <br /> <br /> 6. Establish tree preservation and protection standards to maintain the integrity of the <br /> City's natural vegetation. <br /> <br /> 7. Preserve public access to wetlands, lakeshore or other natural preservation areas <br /> through purchase, easement, dedication or other instrument. <br /> <br /> 8. Work with developers to preserve existing natural open space areas and areas that <br /> help implement the Greenway concept. <br /> <br /> 9. Develop, preserve and protect environmental resources within the area, such as <br /> forest, wetlands, water bodies and shorelines, with respect to open space, <br /> recreational uses, water and air quality, and natural ecosystems. <br /> <br /> 10. Encourage the preservation of shorelands, wetlands, and drainage ways. <br /> <br /> 11. Encourage the preservation of natural contours and soils, and preservation of natural <br /> vegetation. <br /> <br /> <br />