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CONSTRUCTION <br /> 12/28/2015 <br /> Summary of support <br /> Prepared by Jesse Hartung <br /> Ecology Project XXX Yale CT <br /> It is my belief that this project is in line with the goals and objectives of the City Comprehensive Plan,the Vision Statement,the <br /> Energy City Program,the Green Steps Program,F.A.S.T development,and the"powered by Nature"slogan. Additionally,I strongly <br /> believe support for this project will set a wonderful precedent in the city that provides a framework for achieving exceptionally high <br /> performance with private development. Below is just a small sample of information gathered that highlights how this project fits the <br /> City of Elk Rivers short and long term plans <br /> -promotes local business growth and job creation <br /> -creates an expansion of the tax base and promotes higher density development <br /> -The comp plan calls specifically for incentives to be provided to support green building technologies,sustainable development, <br /> preservation of natural spaces,and economic growth.(chp 7 pages 83 and 84,90,chp 12 page 129) <br /> -The comp plan calls for collaborative efforts with those that have a shared vision—chapter 2,page 7 <br /> Specific work needed in this project is already slated to be completed by the city(Yale CT infrastructure,future Mississippi access) <br /> -The comprehensive plan is filled with more than 50 statements that call for the city and its related departments to support Green <br /> technologies,sustainable development,preservation of open space,the expansion of the commercial tax base,expansion of local <br /> business and etc. <br /> -Chapter 13 goes into great detail the importance of the core image of Elk River and it's"powered by Nature"theme(page 132),this <br /> project will literally be powered by nature with its geothermal HVAC system and possible solar panels <br /> -Effectively marketing the City as a place with a high quality of life is called out on page 132,this project embodies the core tenants of <br /> a high quality of life and will have a dedicated marketing budget to promote the building and the city as a whole <br /> Green Steps Program: <br /> 1. Elk River GreenSteps program <br /> Currently Elk River has completed 21 of the green steps. <br /> Ecology can help with: <br /> a. Best Practice#3: New Green Buildings(not currently achieved by the city of Elk River) <br /> i. Ecology will be built utilizing a green building framework <br /> ii. The Ecology building with have a"common interest community" <br /> 1. Native vegetation <br /> 2. Utilize renewable energy <br /> 3. Community garden used by the residents and business/restaurant <br /> 4. Utilize storm water for irrigation <br /> iii. Ecology will use only EnergyStar certified equipment and appliances throughout the building and use only <br /> LED lighting and renewable energy sources. <br /> b. Best Practice#4: Efficient Outdoor Lighting and Signals(#5) <br /> i. Ecology will use LED/solar-powered lighting for all parking lots and the community park. <br /> c. Best Practice#7: Efficient City Growth <br /> ..... , a 1$ x,E.fitF,f.1,J <br />