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Using the Plan • Sanitary Sewer Capacity One of the most important initiatives resulting from the Comprehensive Plan is further study and investigation of sanitary sewer capacity. Among the issues identified for this initiative are: Undertake a more detailed analysis of current plant capacity A basic analysis was performed in conjunction with preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, but a more thorough analysis is needed to better understand the relationship between planned development within the Urban Service Area and the capacity of the current plant. This analysis can also help to plan for improvements needed for the existing plant to reach full capacity. Evaluate the options for extending the sewer collection system to the gravel mining area. This study has three elements: (1) Flow and development capacity supportable with the extension of the existing system. (2) Feasibility of building a larger trunk to serve this area. (3) Costs and financing options for the improvements. Each of these elements has significant implications for land use and development in the mining area. Sewer capacity (or the lack of) will influence the type and intensity of development, and private and public costs of these improvements will also influence development in this area. Improvements may be technically feasible, but too expensive for either developers or the City. Conduct preliminary studies of plant expansion. While the need for expansion of the wastewater treatment plant lies years in the future, the need to plan for expansion exists today. Several issues must be addressed before a plant expansion should occur. The only way to understand these issues is to conduct additional studies. For example, an expansion study should consider the development capacity and financial implications created by this project. Given the development pattern and the limitation of Elk River's collection system, additional development potential may not match expanded treatment capacity. Without the revenue from new development, current users will pay more for the plant improvements. Addressing this issue in a timely manner is important for land use planning because land use and development planning rely on assumptions about the availability of sanitary sewer service. Street System The Transportation Plan and the Transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan provide a long-term framework for managing the local street system. This initiative focuses on specific steps that work to achieve the objectives of these plans. E.„c.-4t• Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River 3+2 lover