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City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan • • Determine approach for public participation in the planning process. • Form the steering committee, task force or other groups that will lead the process. • Determine the role of Planning Commission, City Council, and other boards and commissions. • Determine role of City Staff. • Identify stakeholders. • Finalize Work Program. • Set process calendar. Task 2—Understand what exists The plan for the future builds on the Elk River of 2002. This step in the process creates a common understanding about the existing community. The better we understand the nature of Elk River, the better we can plan. This task is particularly important in a large, diverse and dynamic setting like Elk River. There are more physical development issues in Elk River that in many other places. Part of this process involves looking back at demographic changes. Historical trends often point to important future directions. • Elk River exists in more than plans and data. The public plays an important role in understanding what exists. HKGi uses a variety of interactive group discussion techniques to learn from the public. We always gain valuable information by involving the public in the planning process. Do not confuse a public that is not actively involved in city issues,with one that is disinterested. Where we live and the future of that place is very important. Typical steps taken to develop an understanding of a community include: • Create base mapping and geographic information systems(GIS). • Review existing plans and ordinances. • Conduct photo survey. • Prepare analysis of demographic and economic trends. • Conduct public meeting to learn about public perceptions of Elk River. • Present findings and observations to steering committee. Task 3—Determine what is desired It has been said that"If you don't know where you are going, any path will do." The saying speaks to the need for a vision of the future. The step of creating a statement of vision for the future is important. Describing what Elk River 4110 aspires to be in the future provides valuable context for the Comprehensive Plan. A vision statement offers something that can be shared and agreed upon. ®Hoisington Kocgler Group,Inc .Page 6