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Using the Plan • approving a preliminary and final plat. One required finding is that the proposed subdivision be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The other required findings address additional factors relevant to the Comprehensive Plan. Rezoning Rezoning that changes the use of a parcel should not be undertaken without corresponding changes to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan and the Zoning Ordinance act in concert to manage land use. The Zoning Ordinance requires the City Council to consider relevant provisions of the land use plan as part of the review of proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Acquisition and Disposition of Public Lands According to State Law (M.S. Section 462.356, Subd. 2), publicly owned land within the City cannot be acquired or disposed of until the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and reported in writing to the City Council as to the compliance of the proposed action with the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council may, by resolution adopted by two-thirds vote, dispense with this requirement when it finds that the proposed acquisition or disposal of real property has no relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. Construction of Public Improvements The Comprehensive Plan guides capital improvements by all political • subdivisions. No capital improvements shall be authorized by the City (and its subordinate units) or any other political subdivision having jurisdiction within Elk River until the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and reported in writing to the City Council as to the compliance of the proposed action with the Comprehensive Plan (M.S. Section 462.356, Subd. 2). As with land transactions, this requirement can be dispensed by Council resolution if the capital improvement has no relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. Provision of Financial Assistance Tax increment financing is the only finance tool formally tied to the Comprehensive Plan. State Law requires that the City find that a TIF plan conforms with the Comprehensive Plan. As a matter of policy, similar evaluation should apply to other forms of public financial assistance. In agreeing to provide financial assistance to private development, it is reasonable that the City Council determines that the development furthers the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Policies The American Heritage Dictionary defines "policy" in the following manner: "Policy: 1. A general principle or plan that guides the actions taken by a person or group. 2. Care and skill in managing one's affairs or advancing one's interests." l� Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River 3♦12 River