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Work Program (2/21/02) • discussion of the concepts and patterns depicted by each alternative,their"fit"with the vision elements that were identified by the community,and broad based policy implications that are implied by each alternative. 4.4 Test the alternatives One objective of the City in undertaking an update of the Comprehensive Plan is to consider the "sustainability"of future development patterns. In this task,HKGi will test the implications of the various alternatives. This test will include an initial evaluation of servicing capabilities and traffic issues. The testing will include a general review of the financial implications(cost of providing infrastructure and services)of each of the identified alternative land use concepts. The examination will consider the required pattern of sanitary sewer, storm water management,water, electric and transportation services necessary to support each of the land use alternatives to ensure that they represent viable options. 4.5 Gain approval to proceed HKGi will conduct a workshop meeting with the Task Force to review the outcome of this Task and to gain approval to seek broader community input on each of the alternatives. Deliverables— Task 4 • Written and graphic description of development concepts • Statements of goals and policies • Technical memorandum describing the results of the"testing"analysis • Monthly communications update sheet • 5 Define How Elk River Will Look and Function The purpose of this task will be to determine which of the development alternatives or blend of the development alternatives best fits the City of Elk River and the vision that has been articulated by the community's residents. 5.1 Create evaluation criteria HKGi will prepare a method of evaluation to facilitate the selection of appropriate options and policy directions. 5.2 Conduct community meetings(#3 and#4) HKGi will conduct two(2)community neighborhood meetings to present the future growth alternatives and to seek public comment. Written summaries of each meeting will be prepared. 5.3 Select preferred alternative HKGi will conduct one workshop with the Task Force,Planning Commission and City Council to review the input received and to identify a preferred future growth alternative. Deliverables— Task 5 • Written summary of community meetings • Written and graphic materials used to facilitate group decision making process • Monthly communications update sheet . ©Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. Page 7