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Steering Committee Minutes Page 2 <br /> April 27, 1994 <br /> III Ps, po <br /> .manner, which will result in a Comprehensive Plan that will reflect the CityDs <br /> for the future of Elk River. <br /> Chairman Minton also explained that the process will consist of approximately six <br /> public hearing meetings. Those meetings will be broken down into one meeting <br /> with the industrial businesses, one meeting with the commercial businesses, and <br /> four residential meetings. These meetings will be an opportunity to obtain <br /> information, which can then be compiled into the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Following these public hearing meetings, the information will then be summarized <br /> and included in the draft of the Comprehensive Plan and brought back at future <br /> public hearings before being sent on to the Planning Commission and City <br /> Council. <br /> 5. Introduction of Key Issues Involved in Updating the Comprehensive Plan <br /> A. Limits of urbanization/utility extension <br /> Terry Maurer gave a brief overview of the City's current capabilities to extend <br /> sanitary sewer given the condition of the treatment facility. Mr. Maurer also <br /> elaborated on future extension possibilities and that a feasibility report is <br /> currently in the process of being prepared and should be ready for Council <br /> review in 40 to 60 days. It was concluded that this will be one of the key issues <br /> in this process as the City begins planning for future growth towards the <br /> eastern area of the City. <br /> IllB. Land Use Mix <br /> Steve Ach described the importance of planning for a balanced mix of <br /> residential, commercial, and industrial land use within the City. It was further <br /> mentioned that in order to achieve this proper land use mix, rezoning of <br /> certain properties may need to occur in the future to accomplish these goals. <br /> C. Transportation <br /> Terry Maurer discussed the Transportation Plan as it is currently drafted. The <br /> City is working with the County to coordinate consistency between the City <br /> and County plan. Mr. Maurer also indicated that the transportation plan is <br /> nearly completed, however, it has been put on "hold" until the <br /> Comprehensive Plan has an opportunity to catch up. At this time, the two <br /> plans will then be coordinated and approved. <br /> Hank Duitsman stated that the City is currently discussing possible east-west <br /> corridors to improve traffic movements within the City. It was indicated that <br /> this is a major undertaking, however, this corridor is very important as the City <br /> continues to grow. <br /> Arnie Engstrom concurred with Mr. Duitsman and indicated that this particular <br /> issue has been discussed for the past 10 years and will need to be resolved as <br /> part of this plan update. <br /> IIID. Economic Development/Redevelopment <br />