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KKE ARCHITECTS: 0606.1159.01 SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~. SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM CITY OF ELK RIVER The continued growth of the area creates additional challenges for community athletic facilities, including the need for increased capacity and the need for ideal locations. At the same time, greenway corridors and the routes for the trail system and means of linking parks, community facilities (including the library) and the neighborhoods. The Park and Recreation Commission has established goals and objectives. Measurement of the use of Orono Park for Library and parking need to be weighed against park system objectives for Site Option B. Retention of green space also impacts priorities for the use of Site Option C. Site Option A is not impacted by park planning and is not currently connected by the linking trails. Preservation of the waterways, lakeshore, and other sites preserved for natural or historical significance are part of this evaluation. Community Facilities: The library is a community facility that is important as it provides community services with access to residents and visitors. Development of a library site - if relocated - may influence the pattern of traffic. The importance and visibility of service facilities suggest the value the community has for opportunities within the community. The Elk River Library is a branch of the Great River Regional Library. This system consists of over 32 libraries over a six county area. Note: While the City has acquired homes around the existing Library to provide capacity for future expansions at the existing site, the purpose of this analysis is to compare that current site versus two alternatives based upon criteria specific to the library projected needs and the potential expansion opportunities. Natural Resources: Rivers, woodlands, prairies, bluffs, and wetland systems provide for natural resources in the City of Elk River. Analysis for this report depends upon existing resources for land use inventories, National Wetland Inventory, Flood plain data (from FEMA), and biological surveys provided through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. · The Natural Resources Inventory does not impact the proposed sites. · The existing sites do not appear to contain any natural wetlands consisting of peat and mucky soils covered by marshy vegetation. · The City of Elk River is the Responsible Governmental Unit for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Wetlands Conservation Act. · The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) administers the programs regarding flood insurance and the Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM). The maps are called Community-Panels to determine if properties and structures are in designated flood areas. Community Development: The Land Use Plan is used to channel market forces to meet the development objectives of the community. Community Image: Investments in public buildings such as the library and other infrastructure "create the opportunity to define and enhance community image." Public buildings and sites are important elements in the community character. Public buildings and the development of green space and maintaining natural settings contribute to the quality of life of Elk River. - 21-.