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Using the Plan <br /> • after presently serviced areas have been developed to near capacity. <br /> 10. Develop and maintain, on a continuing basis, a five year capital <br /> improvements program and budget for the development, expansion, <br /> upgrade, and replacement of municipal systems (sewer, streets, water, <br /> storm sewer), municipal equipment (street maintenance, fire, office <br /> space), and park and recreation. <br /> 11. Coordinate with Sherburne County the jurisdictional responsibility <br /> of the current county ditch system. <br /> 12. Require that all developers provide utilities to city specifications before <br /> the City assumes ownership and maintenance responsibilities. <br /> Parks <br /> See Park Element Goals and Objectives <br /> Environmental Resources <br /> 1. Evaluate all proposals for industrial development in order to minimize <br /> the impacts on municipal and natural systems. <br /> 2. Encourage preservation and protection of shoreland, wetlands and <br /> drainage ways. <br /> 3. Restrict inappropriate alteration of significant natural contours and <br /> • soils. <br /> 4. Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication or easements. <br /> 5. Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with <br /> natural features and systems. <br /> 6. Establish tree preservation and protection standards to maintain the <br /> integrity of the City's natural vegetation. <br /> 7. Preserve public access to wetlands, lakeshore or other natural <br /> preservation areas through purchase, easement, dedication or other <br /> instrument. <br /> 8. Work with developers to preserve existing natural open space areas <br /> and areas that help implement the Greenway concept. <br /> 9. Develop, preserve and protect environmental resources within the area, <br /> such as forest, wetlands, water bodies and shorelines, with respect to <br /> open space, recreational uses, water and air quality, and natural <br /> ecosystems. <br /> 10. Encourage the preservation of shorelands, wetlands, and drainage ways. <br /> 11. Encourage the preservation of natural contours and soils, and <br /> preservation of natural vegetation. <br /> S <br /> �-ryp444t_ Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River 3•'7 <br /> lu ver <br />