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Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION ~. River To Item Number Plannin Commission 6.1. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Planning Items November 10, 2008 Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Plannin Mana er Item Description Reviewed by 2009 - 2013 Draft Capital Improvement Plan -Consistency Tim Simon, Finance Director with Comprehensive Plan Reviewed by Action Requested Motion to find the 2008-12 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Background/Discussion The City's Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is a planning tool prepared annually by the Finance Department that helps city departments plan ahead for major capital expenditures. In Elk River, it is a 5- year plan that addresses road projects, sewers, park improvement equipment, etc. It allows all city departments to identify needs, plan physically and financially, make sound financial decisions and implement city plans. Typically, the coming year is fairly certain in terms of the projects going forward, with each subsequent year subject to change as priorities change and financial sources are secured. The Planning Commission reviews the CIP prior to City Council adoption to ensure projects are not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Pian. The intent is that public expenditures do not contradict the overall plans of the city. In a developing city like Elk River, many of the improvements are upgrades to existing facilities; however, there is a potential of a major discrepancy as improvements are made to facilitate new growth. The staff has reviewed the CIP for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and finds that it is consistent. If you would like a detail sheet on any of the projects, please contact Tim Simon, Finance Director prior to the meeting. Recommendation Staff recommends the Planning Commission find the 2008 - 20013 CIP is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.