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J~ <br />oty or <br />Elk -~-~ <br />River <br />REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />To Item Number <br />Plannin Commission 5.4. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Planning Items November 13, 2007 Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br /> Plannin Mana er <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />2008-12 Capital Improvement Plan -Consistency with <br />Comprehensive Plan Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Motion to find the 2008-12 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan <br />Background/Discussion <br />The City's Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is a planning tool that helps city departments plan ahead for <br />major capital expenditures. In Elk River, it is a 5-year plan that addresses road projects, sewers, park <br />improvements, etc. It allows all city departments to identify needs, plan physically and financially, make <br />sound financial decisions and implement city plans. Typically, the coming year is fairly certain in terms of <br />the projects going forward, with each subsequent year subject to change as priorities change and financial <br />sources are secured. <br />The Planning Commission reviews the CIP prior to City Council adoption to ensure projects are not <br />inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The intent is that public expenditures do not contradict the <br />overall plans of the city. In a developing city like Elk River, many of the improvements are upgrades to <br />existing facilities; however, there is a potential of a major discrepancy as improvements are made to <br />facilitate new growth. <br />The staff has reviewed the CIP for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and finds that it is <br />consistent. <br />Recommendation <br />Staff recommends the Planning Commission find the 2008-12 CIP is consistent with the City's <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />Financial Impact <br />None. <br />S:API,ANNING\Case Files\2008 CIY aeecptanco.doc <br />