3.0. SR 04-02-2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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EAR IN E VIEW BUILDING ACTIVITIES . Single Family - There were 172 new homes built in Elk River during 2000, which is comparable to 1999. The average valuation of the single family homes constructed in 2000 was $153,917; up significantly from 1999's figure of $128,690. . Multifamily - There were 86 townhome units constructed in 2000 and 26 duplex units. This is a dramatic increase over 1999 when a total of 28 units of townhomes were built. . Apartments - No apartment units were built in Elk River in 2000, as was the case in 1999. To consider whether or not additional land should be made available for apartments, the city may wish to study vacancy rates and the ratio of apartment units versus other types of housing in the city. The apartment inspection and licensing program is in its fourth year. Most major problems with apartments have been resolved, but critical issues are still being identified during these inspections. This program is necessary to ensure safety in these buildings. . Commercial! Industrial! Institutional- Total valuation of this type of construction reached a new record high in 2000 at 31 million dollars. This eclipses the previous record set in 1998 by 7.5 million dollars. In 2001, the School District alone is projected to do 30 million dollars worth of construction. . Permits/Valuation - In 2000, 2,710 permits were issued, which was an increase of 20.5% over 1999. The total valuation of construction in Elk River (72 million dollars) was at a new all time high, exceeded last year's figures by 26 million dollars. Another record for valuation of construction is predicted to be set in 2001. . Fees - In 2000, $980,067 in building permit and related fees were collected. ENVIRONMENTAL . Energy City - Energy City continued the work of promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy in 2000. Some major projects are expected to be accomplished in 2001, including a large wind turbine and increasing the electricity generated from gas at the landfill from .5 megawatts to 2.5 megawatts. . Recycling - The city's curbside recycling effort removed over three million pounds of recyclables from the waste stream in 2000. Collecting recyclables weekly versus biweekly makes the program more convenient. In addition, the city conducted Christmas tree recycling, a spring clean-up day, and composting in 2000. The city will conduct these events again in 2001. An annual household hazardous waste collection was hosted by Sherburne County in 2000 and it will take place again in the fall of 2001 at the County Court House. . SCORE Funds - SCORE funds the city received in 2000 included: $3,849 to help pay for its spring clean-up day, $88,060 to aid our curbside recycling program and $3,300 for an oil filter crushing. In 2001 the city will again be requesting SCORE funds to help pay for our clean-up day and approximately $5,700 to help pay for recycling bins.