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<br />"From a tiny acorn a mighty oak <br />grows - <br />unless a squirrel eats it first" <br /> <br />Vision Statement <br /> <br />II <br /> <br /> <br />. The Community Development Department <br />strives to promote, for the City of Elk River, a <br />community lifestyle that demands <br />environmental and culturally integrity, <br />accessible public and private opportunities, <br />continuous investment and the creation of a <br />sense of place. <br /> <br />Mission Statement <br /> <br />II <br /> <br />Mission Statement <br /> <br /> <br />. To fulfill our vision, the Community <br />Department mission encompasses five <br />broad objectives: <br />. As a top strategic priority the Department <br />shall adopt a philosophy that anticipates <br />and manages change. <br />. To identify and achieve community goals <br />and objectives, by establishing mechanisms <br />that allows free communication and <br />dialogue with boards, commissions, <br />stakeholders and the general public. <br /> <br />. To promote excellence in service to the <br />community's residents, business owners <br />and other local stakeholders. <br />. To advocate for current and future <br />residents, visitors and business partners in <br />the community. <br />. To encourage innovation and creativity <br />in the development and redevelopment of <br />Elk River's neighborhoods, business centers <br />and the preservation of the natural <br />environment. <br /> <br />Redevelopment <br /> <br />II <br /> <br />Redevelopment - Means <br /> <br />. The Community Development Department <br />will advocate for redevelopment efforts <br />resulting in prosperous, safe and identifiable <br />residential and business neighborhoods, <br />rejuvenated highway corridors, and <br />reestablishing the downtown as a city <br />center, in order to ensure continuous <br />community investment and <br />reinvestment. <br /> <br />. Rejuvenated Hwy corridors <br />. A Comprehensive Downtown Plan (north and <br />neighborhood preservation pan) <br />. Establish community code enforcement <br />"values" and the means to implement <br />. Geometric study for 169 <br />. Gateway study I north star planning study <br />. Define Old Towne per the Comprehensive <br />Plan policies <br /> <br />1 <br />