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M <br />M 0 D E R N <br />CC) NSTRUCTI ON <br />OF MINNESOTA <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 />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 />Best Practice #7: Efficient City Growth <br />MODERN CONSTRUCTION MN.COM <br />631 MAIN ST NW. ELK RIVER. MN 5533D I F: 763.200.6376 I F: 666.253.®354 I' E: INFO Q tAODERNCONSTpLJCTII7NMN.CLIM <br />LlC'. BCS4E35Z8 <br />