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E- Elk River Gravel Mmmgmn Area Plm <br /> Vision <br /> Like the 2014 Comprehensive Plan, the gravel mining area plan outlined in this document reflects <br /> current community interests and vision for the area. The community is setting a plan to follow so that <br /> the vision becomes reality. As part of this study, a community visioning session, an online engagement <br /> tool, and a series of focus groups were completed that included property owners, gravel mining <br /> companies, City staff, Elk River Municipal Utility (ERMU) staff, the general public, and elected and <br /> appointed officials.A list of the comments from all the input sessions is included in Appendix A. <br /> Overall, input and feedback reflected a strong desire to have more land designated for industrial areas, <br /> parks and open space, with less land dedicated to residential development. Another key priority based <br /> on community input was the need to identify a vision, and stick with it to fruition. Conversely, some <br /> input reflected the importance of flexibility to accommodate a variety of land uses that might be in <br /> demand over a particular short-term period. <br /> In summary, people wanted to see more jobs, retail options, and parks and open space.This study <br /> includes all of these priorities. Figure 4 summarizes the comments received regarding desired land uses. <br /> Below is a summary of the other important priorities for residents, property owners, and attendees of <br /> community input sessions: <br /> 1. The plan needs to include a mix of uses (diversified) and have patience to see the plan through; <br /> 2. Identified industrial uses should be "clean" industrial—not heavy industry;; <br /> 3. The plan needs to provide adequate infrastructure—roads, trails, sewer, water, etc.; <br /> 4. Recreational uses—parks and trails with active and passive areas is important; and <br /> 5. Retail opportunities need to be more diversified than current"big box' options. <br /> 30 - <br /> 25 u Parks and Rec <br /> Ln <br /> E 20 <br /> a o Commercial <br /> E <br /> E 15 <br /> ° o Industrial <br /> w <br /> ° 10 <br /> L <br /> W <br /> Li Housing <br /> 3 5 <br /> Z <br /> 0 o Other <br /> Parks and Rec Commercial Industrial Housing Other <br /> Figure 4:Desired Land Uses <br /> 8 <br />