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• MAJOR ISSUES <br /> Members of the Task Force concluded with the following list of major issues facing economic <br /> development of the City of Elk River. <br /> - Develop stronger industrial base (utility extension plan, land designation and purchases,job <br /> creation)* <br /> - Redevelopment of downtown—use river as amenity* <br /> - East Highway 10— development/redevelopment* <br /> - Encourage internal business retention/growth* <br /> - Capitalize on energy city potential <br /> - Implement incubator plan <br /> - Strong public/private coordination <br /> - Priorities —focus on economic development <br /> - Educate— communicate with citizens <br /> - Develop river corridor through community <br /> - Establish finance options for development <br /> - Explore local transit system (revised system) <br /> • <br /> - Define, manage commercial expansion <br /> - Market Elk River as part of metro area <br /> - Develop internal highway system <br /> - Take advantage of the mining industry <br /> - Develop external focused marketing strategy <br /> - Improve cooperation/coordination with school district and county <br /> - Create quality jobs <br /> - Develop focal point for the community (make decision) <br /> - Community center <br /> - Pool <br /> - Meeting places <br /> - Art programs/exhibits <br /> - Cooperate with school on facilities planning <br /> - Build west industrial park(attract major anchor) <br /> - Coordinate transportation options <br /> - Highways <br /> - Rai/depot location <br /> • - Commuters <br /> * Current Strategies <br />