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City of Ell< River 2004 Annual Report Residential and Agricultural Districts. These communities were evaluated using the Minnesota land Cover Classification System (MlCCS). The results of the evaluation were compiled into map form and a report provides recommendations for areas to be preserved or restored. The final report also provides an analysis of the city's current regulations and how they can be modified to implement the recommendations and the greenway. This information will be shared with the development community to promote more sensitive developments. Other Proiects Planning staff provided an update to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and City Council on the status of the city's housing stock. This was an update to the study that was completed in 2003. The planners also provided assistance to the Economic Development staff regarding the long-term vision for the downtown area north of Highway 10 along Jackson Avenue. Assistance included technical (provision of maps and graphics) and brainstorming of alternative concepts for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to consider. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES Website Additions To improve customer service, the Planning Department uses the city's website to provide information. Information that is available on the Planning Department webpage includes: · Development Application and Schedule · Home Occupation Application · Zoning Information Request Form and Link to Sherburne County's Property Information · List of Current Developments-Type and Contact Information · Zoning and Land Use Maps · Comprehensive land Use and Transportation Plans · Residential lot Inventory The Natural Resources Inventory information will be added to the webpage shortly. .. A new 24/7 service titled Request Partner has been added to the ~t~!~~!!~!! homepage on the right hand navigation bar. This service allows residents to ask for information or to submit concerns about community or neighborhood issues. Web-enabled, this service has been 'live' since November 2004 and has been advertised in the Current as well as in The McPherson Report on ErtV 12, the city's local access channel. A key feature of this customer service enhancement is the ability of the system to send the request to the correct staff person for quick and immediate response. However, this service should not be used in the case of any emergency.