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INFORMATION #1 01-19-1999 rei ~'\) ( ); tlil INFORMAnON MEMORANDUM River TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Pat Klaers, City Administrator DATE: January 19, 1999 SUBJECT: January 12 School Board Meeting with Area City Councils and Township Boards On Tuesday, January 12, 1999, 7 p.m., at Elk River City Hall, the School District 728 Board held a meeting with all of the city councils and township boards within their district boundary. Livonia, Hassan, and Big Lake Townships were represented as were the cities of Dayton, Otsego, Zimmerman, and Elk River. . Mayor Stephanie Klinzing and I were in attendance on behalf of the City Council. A City Council meeting was scheduled in case a quorum of the council was present, but since a quorum was not in attendance, we do not consider this meeting with the School Board to be an official council meeting. Accordingly, these notes, and not City Council minutes, are offered as a summary of the discussion. School Board Chair Mary McDevitt-Kraljic opened the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance. Dr. Flannery then offered a few comments on the School District's comprehensive plan (see attachment). His presentation centered on the growth in the district and the pressures this growth is putting on the school district for additional facilities. It was noted that the cost to the taxpayer for school facilities has remained constant as a percentage of total taxes paid (20%) and this is expected to remain constant in the future. Additionally, it was noted that the proposed school facilities will eventually be needed regardless if it is in three or four years depending on the rate of growth in the district. It was stated that approximately $100,000,000 worth of capital improvements are going to be proposed to the voters in the next few years by way of a referendum. . Mayor Klinzing offered some comments regarding her concerns over the rate and type of growth the district is experiencing and offered her support in helping to ensure that Elk River does its part to provide balanced, well 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 . managed, and high quality growth. I offered some historical information on the city's rate of growth and expectations for the next five to six years. Both the historic rate of growth and the expected rate of growth are about 4 percent per year, or in the 200-225 single family home permits per year range. Zimmerman Mayor Randy Hanson indicated that his community will experience rapid residential growth once its treatment plant expansion and water tower construction is completed. Additionally, Hassan is working with Zimmerman on an annexation plan which will allow more urban residential growth. Otsego City Administrator Mike Robertson updated the group on the wastewater treatment plant construction plans and the communities residential and commercial/industrial growth expectations. Hassan Township representatives indicated that their community expects very limited growth in the immediate future and noted that it is under control of the Metropolitan Council. Annexation/consolidation plans with the city of Rogers were briefly reviewed. . Dayton representatives indicated that they have worked with Otsego for capacity in the new wastewater treatment plant. Some growth in the school district is expected after the plant is constructed, but this growth will be somewhat limited. Big Lake Township representatives indicated that future growth in the Elk River district is expected to be limited as most of this area is already developed. It was noted that there is a lot of farm land available in Big Lake Township and that if this property starts to develop, the area outside of the school district, may experience significant residential growth. Big Lake Township is controlled under county zoning and development ordinances. Livonia Township representative Laurie Mezera-Kerr indicated that their township is experiencing rapid growth by percentage and they are seeing 60- 70 building permits issued per year. Annexation plans with Zimmerman were again briefly reviewed. A brief general discussion took place regarding the impact in the school district of the proposed commuter rail project and that this impact is expected to encourage additional growth. Handouts from the cities of Rogers and Dayton were distributed. . School Board Chair Mary McDevitt- Kraljic adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. , ,.'j . . . . - - - - - - - -- - -- -- - -- - - - - -- - - - -- --- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - - - : ~ = ~ Elk River Area Schools Independent School District 728 A Summary of the Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan For Maintenance, Improvements and Construction SEPTEMBER 1998 , . . . Table of Contents Introduction/Purpose Plan Components The Planning Effort Planning Assumptions Current School Facilities Current Enrollments Enrollment Projections Geographic Factors Demographic Study Growth Model Facilities Construction Sequence Financial Analysis Summary A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 1 ... . Introduction This Comprehensive Facilities Plan is the product of input by parents, administrators, principals, teachers. staH, community members. the school board. and consultants over several years. This summary represents the consolidation of many separate plans and strategies into one integrated document addressmg facility needs within the Elk River Area School District. The Comprehensive Facilities Plan is a guide for facilities improvements and the addition of new buildings. It does not directly address changes in the educational programs. curriculum, or organizational policies. Purpose The main purpose of the plan is to recommend short and lo"~-term physical improvements to existing facilities and to anticipate where and when new facilities will be needed. This planning is driven by the following needs: · To coordinate.a// existing district facility plans · To formalize the annual planning process, and · To generate a long term financial plan for facilities. . . The Comprehensive Facilities Plan is based on current facility conditions. educational philosophy, district policies, and financial realities. It aims to provide schools in which learning, in safe and healthy environments, for students, families and the community is the priority. The facilities planning horizon is ten years and the fiscal plan includes projections for the next five years. The plan will be revised annually to reflect the latest economic, political, and demographic conditions. The Comprehensive Facilities Plan outlined in this summary provides ways to address key facility needs in the district, including: 1. New construction to Drovide leamino SDaCe for growing enrollments without over-building. Setween 1998 and 2005, we expect to add one new high school and two new elementary schools. In addition the district must change grade configurations, at least temporarily; 2. Implement deferred maintenance projects to improve the quality of our existing facilities; 3. Increase routine maintenance funding to limit backlogs in the future and to reduce overall maintenance costs in the long-term; 4. Upgrade all technolOGY sYStems focusing on infrastructure improvements and seek additional and expanded funding to implement upgrades; 5. Address educational Droaram imDrovements through capital funding to enhance specific programs consistent w1th annual district priorities; 6. Implement asset manaaement plans which consider total costs (or savings) resulting from the replacement of properties which are not efficient. . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 2 The Planning Effort ;. . The Comprehensive FacIlities Plan was developed by combining previous planning work with on-going and new eHorts. _ Previous planning eHorts have provided a solid basis for the plan. Some of these include: · 1990 Review and Comment Plan, · 1992 Long Range Facility Plan Update, and the · 1996 Review and Comment 'Growth Model' In addition, on-going plans have helped to define issues in s~_:ific areas including: · Technology Plan · ADA Accessibility Plan · Fire Marshal Orders · Indoor Air Quality Plan · Five Year Maintenance Plan, and the · Energy Conservation Plan New information has been produced by: · Establishing a .et of initial planning assumptions, · Touring each facility and listing needs in priority order, · Studying economic and housing developments projected for the various area. within the district, · Reviewing proposed educational program changes, and · Projecting enrollment growth in specific areas within the district, .- .-- ~.~~ . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 3 . .' . Planning Assumptions To gUide the planning eHort, assumptions related to the District's Mission Statement and Strategic Plan were made to provide further clarity to the distrrct's vision and goals. These assumptions are critical to the success of the plan in that they set the standard by which th"e plan will be measured and judged. They relate to facilities performance requirements, funding, and facilities management. and are closely inter-related. Typically a change in one assumption will cause adjustments to one or more other assumptions. The following assumptions were approved by the School Board on May 20,1998: 1. Facilities should be constructed in locations near student populations. Related issues include length of bus ride and available utilities. 2. The target size (number of students) for an elementary school is 700, a junior high 800, and a senior high 1500 students. 3. Temporary classrooms should be considered an emergency measure and eliminated when permanent classrooms can be constructed. 4. The traditional grade configurations of K-6, 7- 9, and 10-12 serve the district well. Other grade configurations will be utilized to adjust for ever changing student populations and to provide the best learning environment available. 5. The district should offer year round education and extended day as options for our students and families. It would, however, be unwise to devise a long term building plan based on year round education at this time. 6. The best instructional practices, including teaming of students and teachers, should direct building design. 7. A comprehensive educational program will continue to be offered which emphasizes academics, and incorporates the arts, vocational and extra-curricular programs. 8. Total average enrollment will continue to grow district-wide at approximately 5% per year for the next 10 years. 9. Class sizes (number of students) should be maintained at averages of 20 for grades K-5, 26-28 for grades 6-8, and 27 for grades 9-12. (The administration will develop guidelines for other staff and an estimate of average operating costs for schools) . -{ O. New schools will be designed with enough flexibility to serve children well while also. serving as community resources. 11. Special education will be housed in facilities throughout the district as appropriate. 12. The best technology available should be incorporated into the construction of existing and new facilities. 13. Construction of new facilities will be triggered by several factors including anticipated student population increases, new educational programs, and deteriorating existing conditions. 14. Debt capacity should be maintained at 20% or lower. 15. The district is open to all community partnerships including, but not limited to. those for the pool, health care, and computer labs. A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September. 1998: Page 4 Current School Facilities . Facility needs and plans to satisfy those needs are at the heart of the Comprehensive Facilities Plan. Each existing building has been examined and the site teams have prioritized their needs using safety and educational program goals as comparative factors. As needs change the plan will updated and new actions taken as required. The District presently operates 14 school buildings located in Rogers, Otsego. Elk River, and Zimmerman as indicated on the map below. Otsego elementary opened in March of 1995. and the new junior highs in Zimmerman and Rogers opened in the fall of 1998. Temporary classrooms have been constructed at Rogers and Zimmerman Elementaries, at Vanden Berge Junior High. and at the High School. Our buildings have a combined value of over $110 million. The care of these facilities can be viewed as an investment in our future educational programs. ...... ZIMMERMAN JUNIOR HIGH U 25900 4th 51. W.. Zimmerman ...... ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY U 25959 4th 51. W., Zimmerman 1!9!1 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS FACIUTY &a;I 19072 Triangle Road. Elk River ...... MEAOOWVALEELEMENTARY . U 12701 Elk Lake Road. Elk River ...... SALK JUNIOR HIGH U 11970 Highland Road. Elk River ...... IV AN SAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL I:T 1232 NW School Sl., Elk River ...... COMMUNITY EDUCA nON CENTER U 1230 NW School st.. Elk River ...... V ANDENBERGE JUNIOR HIGH U 948 Proctor Road, Elk River ...... ELK RIVER AREA SENIOR HIGH iii 900 School Street. Elk River ...... UNCOLNELEUENTARY D 600 School Street. Elk River ...... PARKER ELEMENTARY Wl. 500 School Street, Elk River ...... HANDKEELEUENTARY W 1170 Main Street. Elk RiWr I!M DISTRICT OFFICE IWI 327 King Ave.. Elk River ...... OTSEGO ELEMENTARY W' 8125 River Road NE., Otsego ...... ROGERS JUNIOR HIGH W 20855 141 St.. Rogers ...... ROGERS ELEMENTARY . W 12521 Main 51.. Rogers A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites. September. 1998: Page 5 . Current School Facilities (continued) Work required at existing facilities is needed in the following areas: · Routine Maintenance-Normal or cyclical work items, · Deferred Maintenance-Items in excess of the annual maintenance budgets which is 'deferred' to the pOint that it is now critical, · Program Improvements-Changes to the building or site to accommodate educatIonal program changes, · School Capacities-Building remodeling or additions to accommodate enrollment increases, and · Technology Applications-Infrastructure revisions to add or update technology systems. The table below indicates 1997-98 enrollments and current capacities at each facility. It indicates that most buildings in the district are full and that the high school is over-crowded. . DISTRICT i Buildlna Current Desian CaDacitv with ~ 4~1I .lTI~~ ArAA - .... ..... ,... - I 11=' '...-.-- jWithout teftU),) : 1997 1998 1998 II Handke Elementarv 79 566 i 305 i 550 550 Lincoln Elementarv 83,214 i 700 i 700 700 . Meadowvale Elementarv 83 500 i 663 i 700 I 700 Otseao Elementarv 82 500 732 I 700 I 700 Parker Elementarv 62 000 623 : 700 700 Rooers Elementarv 67 580 j 679 ! 550 650 Zimmerman Elementarv 73 926 833 700 800 - 41.5.15 41 Jian 4.800 .11 . I I I I Salk Junior Hioh 156,6n 1040 810 810 VandenSerae Junior Hiah 161.394 1 001 900 1000 Roaers Junior Hiah* 129.389 0 700 700 Zimmerman Junior Hioh* 129.389 . 0 700 700 - ~.Oct1 .1.110 ~.210 HIGH i IElk RivAr Hioh 2A~RQ' I 1.714 1450 J.550 I 1.714 1.450 1...550 - _u JnES i I .J I "~.. Ivan Sand Community School 16.000 I Suildines and Grounds Facilitv 12,900 I ECFE @ Handke Elementarv 4966 , Community Education Center 10080 District Office 15.000 I I , I ,- FALL 1998 , .. I DISTRICT TOTALS , 1,431,973 i 8,290 I 9,160 I 9,560 . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 6 Current Enrollments . Current enrollments by grade level for the year 1997/98 are shown in the graph below. Since 1990. the kindergarten class has grown from 475 students to a high of 632 pupils in 1996. The K-6 student totals have grown from 3.503 students in 1990 to a total of 4.535 students in 1997. Two new elementary schools (Meadowvale and Otsego) were constructed during this period. Currently. three elementary schools are crowded, and district-wide enrollment will soon use all remaining classroom space. Thus, planning for new elementary space should begin as soon as possible. Examination of the current Junior High programs indicates a growth from 1.368 students in 1990 to 2.041 in 1997. To accommodate this growth, Rogers and Zimmerman Junior High Schools were constructed and opened in fall 1998. Senior High enrollments have grown from 1.270 in 1990 to 1.714 in 1997 without any facility expansions. As the two small classes (11th and 12th) graduate, they will be replaced with larger classes. Relief from crowding at the senior high is a planning priority. 800 700 716 . 600 500 400 300 200 100 o K 123456789 GRADE LEVELS OCTOBER 1997 ENROLLMENTS 10 11 12 . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, t 998: Page 7 . Enrollment Projections In the graph at the bottom of this page are the historical student populations for the years 1980 through 1997, and projected enrollments through 2006. From 1998 to 2008 enrollments are projected to grow at a rate of 5%. This will result in the addition of over 2,600 students by the year 2002, and increase the average class size from 638 students today to ~in 2002. It is clear that class sizes will surge beyond the current school capacities and additional space must be provided for such requirements. The District also recognizes the increasing program needs for pre-kindergarten and special education. Special student population projections must be incorporated into the analysis of existing and future space needs. Projections have been made using economic and housing development information from the various cities and townships in the district. . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September. 1998: Page 8 Geographic Factors . Because of the district's large size, north-south orientation, and shape, there are unique challenges. The Crow, Elk, and MissisSippi rivers divide the district. In addition, maJor highways (10,101,94, & 169) criss-cross the district. It contains portions of Wright, Anoka, Isanti, Sherburne and Hennepin Counties, all or part of seven cities and six townships. We have significant student populations in four counties: Anoka. Hennepin, Sherburne. and Wright. Two of the counties (Hennepin and Anoka) are in the seven county Twin Cities Metro Area and thus subject to control by the Metropolitan Council. The combination of low land cost and access to high quality highways and freeways is appealing to local and regional developers. , s.nti ago " i .. . to: .Orono . .CrystW 811 Minnetonlca 8e~ A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 9 . . . Demographic Study The district is located in a population and commercial development 'growth corridor' between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. This corridor is a high demand area for housing sites to serve the northwest sector of the Twin Cities. Also, with interstate highway 1-94 as its main access route, parts of the district are ideal for commercial development. Studies have indicated that growth along the "corridor" will probably exceed that of adjacent areas. Demographic studies for the District indicate that population growth continues in all areas at differing rates. In addition, some communities are revising land use plans and extending water and sewer utilities. These factors will temper or accelerate the need for new facilities. To better analyze demographic changes, the district has been divided into four 'attendance areas' as indicated on the map below. Each area contains a unique set of criteria relating to economic development and enrollment growth. For example, while Zimmerman and Rogers have more open land ideal for single family developments, Elk River, with its utilities in place, may tend to develop more multi-family dwellings. Our experience indicates that for each single-family house cQnstructed, one student is added to the district, and that for each two multi-family units a student is added. The specific growth patterns for each area have resulted in area-sensitive enrollment and facilities projections as part of the overall Comprehensive Facilities Plan. . North . South A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites. September, 1998: Page 10 Growth Model . The primary goal of the Comprehensive Facilities Plan is to provide well-maintained eXIsting academic and support spaces and to add space as necessary. These needs will be met by the renovation of existing buildings and the construction of new facilities. Between 1998 and 2005, schools will be added. In addition, grade configurations will be changed, at least temporarily, to make efficient use of our existing facilities. In the 1997-98 school year, the district operated six K-6 element:lry schools, one 1-6 magnet school, two 7-9 junior high schools and a 10-12 high school. By the year 2005, we expect to have eight elementary schools, four junior high schools and two high schools, one north and one south of the Mississippi. Until the new high school and two new elementary schools can be constructed, the junior high schools will be used to solve space problems in grades 5 through 10. The current plan calls for a move from the existing K-6, 7-9, 10-12 organization to one that has a K-5, 6-8, 9-12 organization as its basic pattern, at least for the short term. The long term growth model for the district is diagrammed below. This School Board approved mOdel proposes a district with two high schools, four junior highs, and ten elementary schools. ZIMMERMAN JUNIOR HIGH >- CIC =~ ~~ i:~ d >- ~. ~~ cz Z~ ~~ ....l ~ z> ~. i~ !I !....l NflII1 EXISTING fUGH SCHOOL SALK JUNIOR HIGH >- ZClC ....l:< =~ o~ !i~ ....l....l "l , . FUTURE SECONDARY SCHOOL ROGERS JUNIOR HIGH >- ~ I:'-l~ ~!- "l~ ~~ ~ "l >- ~ =~ ~z ~"l ;:~ ~ :Il >- ~ :Il< ~~ ;;lZ e-~ ;;l~ .:=! ~ flII1> ....l. ;~ gi ~i sd TWO HIGH SCHOOLS . FOUR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS TEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS V ANDEN- BERGE JUNIOR HIGH >- CIC C1C< ~!- ~z ~"l ~~ ....l "l >- ~ Q~ ~z ;n:ll ~~ Q~ - ~ A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 11 . . Facilities Construction Sequence The Comprehensive Facilities Planning effort has led to a proposed sequence of construction to accommodate enrollment growth and maintain existing facilities over the next ten years. The dates indicated below represent the most aggressive schedule possible for occupancy of each facility or addition. Costs have been inflated to represent the year of each expenditure. While two referendums are shown, the completion of all items is critical to the continued success of our educational programs. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE (Based on enrollment projections approved by the School Board) REFERENDUM #1: SPRING OR FAll 1999 2001/02 NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2003/04 NEW HIGH SCHOOL (1,500 Students) 2000/01 DEFERRED MAINTENANCE (Priority 1) 2000/01 NEW TECHNOLOGY 2000/01 EXPANSIONS AT ROGERS AND ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARIES ADDITIONS/REMODELING/FINE ARTS CENTER AT EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL EXPANSION AT ROGERS JR HIGH REFERENDUM #2: FALL 2001 2002103 DEFERRED MAINTENANCE (Priority 2,3,4) 2002103 PARKER ELEMENTARY ADDITION AND REMODELING VANDENBERGEIMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAREHOUSE ADDITION AT BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS FACILITY . 2000/01 2002103 2002103 2002103 2005/06 2005/06 $ 9,677,839 $42,324,426 $ 2,859,216 $ 1,089,065 $ 2,099,200 $ 9,883,141 $ 3,304,982 $71,237,869 $ 2,409,112 $ 2,197,835 $ 5,279,070 $ 1,301,061 $10,661,695 J 947,706 $22,796,479 At this time, year round school will not be implemented in ways that reduce the need for classroom space. This plan will be presented to the pUblic for review and comment in the late summer and throughout fall of 1998 . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 12 ll. :9 aa :) cr '" o fA. ~. - ~ Qi ~ :;;,: g: :). '2 Qa a. {!) ."., ~ ~ "'0 it i -'" - ~ ~ co . - (0) ~~,OOO,OOO Total Debt Service Levy Trend Existing plus Projected Debt Facilities Construction Sequence 50,000,000 45,000,000 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 l~,OOO,ooo 10,000,000 ~,ooo,OOO 0 lD CD 0 .... N p) ~ 10 8 .... lD CD 0 .... N p) .., 10 10 .... lD m 0 ~ N M CD CD 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .... .... .... .... ,... .... .... .... .... .... N N N N (J) (J) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .... yo N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N fiac.1 Ve., _Total Debt ServICe LevV -20% of NTC WIth 10% Annual Tax Growth -20% 0' NTC With 10% Annual Growlh Through 2007 pUled bV Spnngsted Incorporated page. 'TI -. :l Q) :l o _. Q) - l> :l Q) - '< en -. en !JI9/~d . - . Summary The Comprehensive Facilities Plan outlined in this summary provides strategies to address the key facIlity needs of the district, including: . 1. Continue construction to orovide caoacitv needs for the future without over-building; retain some temporaries to balance the needs. Between 1998 and 2005, we expect to add one new high school and two new elementary schools. In addition the district must change grade configurations, at least temporarily; 2. Implement deferred maintenance projects to improve the quality of our existing facilities; 3. Increase routine maintenance funding to limit backlogs in the future and to reduce overall maintenance costs in the long-term; 4. Upgrade all technoloov svstems focusing on infrastructure improvements; seek additional and expanded funding to implement upgrades: 5. Address physical orooram imorovements through capital funding to enhance specific programs according to annual district priorities; 6. Implement asset manaoement plans which consider the total costs (or savings) by replacing properties which are not efficient. . . The Comprehensive Facilities Plan suggests the following recommendations for approval: 1. Comorehensive Faciliti~s Plan Approve work to date on the Comprehensive Facilities Plan and authorize publication of the Facilities Construction Sequence for community consideration. 2. New Schools Authorize land acquisition and planning work for a new high school and two new elementary schools. 3. Deferred Maintenance Prooram Authorize implementation of deferred maintenance backlog reduction program beginning in fiscal year 1999; dollar amount to be reviewed as part of final capital financing plan development. . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites, September, 1998: Page 14 . This document was prepared for: ELK RIVER AREA SCHOOLS Independent School District No. 728 .327 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone: 6121 241-3401 Fax: 6121 241-3407 . by: THE DISTRICT FACiliTIES COMMITTEE and KKE ARCHITECTS 300 First Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Phone: 612-339-4200 Fax: 612-342-9267 . A Plan for District 728 Buildings and Sites. September, 1998: Page 15 . ref, ---\.) ( ~) tIi{ . . River MEMORANDUM TO: Dr. David Flannery, Superintendent 728 School District FROM: Pat Klaers, City Administrat?fD~ November 23, 1998 DATE: SUBJECT: Recent Elk River Growth History In the last week or so, I have received a number of questions regarding recent growth in Elk River. In response to these questions, the attached chart of household and population growth has been put together. These figures are based on the State Demographer's annual statement to the city. The total population and household growth in Elk River for the past six (6) years has been in the 25-26% range. These figures are consistent with the general city response to the inquiries about Elk River growth. This response has been that Elk River "year in - year out" generally grows at about a 4% per year level. Even with the new Trott Brook Farms plat coming on board beginning in 1999, staff still expects Elk River's long term growth to be around the 4% level with some "peaks and valleys" along the way. Please feel free to share this information with your Board and also to call me with any questions. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 Elk River Growth History 4/1/91 I 11,705 3,988 336 or 2.8% 108 or 2.7% 4/1/92 I 12,041 4,096 364 or 3% 132 or 3.2% 4/1/93 I 12,405 4228 406 or 3.2% 142 or 3.36% 4/1/94 I 12,811 4,370 475 or 3.7% 169 or 3.8% 4/1/95 I 13,286 4,539 733 or 5.5% 257 or 5.66% 4/1/96 I 14,019 4,796 648 or 4.62% 230 or 4.8% 4/1/97 I 14,667 5,026 sour.tate Demographer Office Annual Statements Ad.WHist . (B) . NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS , YEAR SINGLE-FAMILY TWIN HOMES TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS TOTAL ~ ---------------.....------------------------------------------.....------......-------------------------------------------------------------------- 1980 26 0 0 0 26 1981 29 0 22 0 51 1982 30 0 34 0 64 1983 64 2 0 0 66 1984 76 4 16 0 96 1985 118 10 14 82 224 1986 149 14 8 126 297 1987 213 14 0 122 349 1988 236 0 20 61 317 1989 198 4 0 56 258 . 1990 125 8 0 131 264 1991 107 0 4 0 111 1992 107 8 0 23 138 1993 122 2 2 53 179 1994 157 18 0 0 175 1995 173 26 0 68 267 1996 209 26 0 0 235 1997 182 24 19 0 225 . UL'L~'~~ !Lt !~.OQ t.~. O!~ 4~O 44fU C in OF ROGERS @OOJ ~ry k ~~rS .- -- . Resident (New Construction) BIde- Permits Issued 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 16 40 97 97 1 OCt 105 157 57 (5/5/98) ~a~ Prop~rty V.lnation Growth 1996 Total City Market $99~916,700 1997 Total City Market $137,415,600 1998 Total City Maricet $173.373.200 . Future Development Within Urban Service 4t:ea Eileen Erickson 40+ Acres x 1.8 = 72 Lots Bernie Terhaar 85 Acres (Wetlands) 85 Lots Mallard (Townhomes) 20 Acres 80 Units Walter Oehn Estates 10+ Acres 200 Units Wilfred Dehn. Estates 15+ Acres 60+ Units . 01/ 12/99 Tn: 15: 56 FAX 612 428 4470 CITY OF ROGERS I4J 004 Residential Developments . Subdivisions Total Lots Status Fox. Creek 233 Completed Fox Creek West 177 411l Addition. (1998) 43 Lots Stll Addition (1999) 41 Lots Fox Creek West 61b 113* (2000 -03) 113 Lots South Pointe 82 4'" Addition (1998) 32 Lots Mallard Estates 273 lit Addition (1996-98) 73 Lots 3~~ (lq98 ) 2nd Addition (1998) 32 Lots ?_51h Adds. (99.2003) *' Lots 3__ ~. 13~ Surmyside Estates 234 1- Addition (1996-98) 64 Lots ~ Addition (1998) 36 Lof3 . :;( Md.. (Iqqq) ~o tert-S, Brookside 89 lOS.F. 56 Tow$omes (Completed) . 33 Detached Townhomes Ritchie Weber 127* 45 Single Family (\,\~q) 84 Townhomes Dutch Knolls 96'" 76 Phase 1 (l qq ~) ~~v..J Q98. 20 Pbase 2 Courtyards of~~ 56 ~dy fot Final Plat * Prelitnil.wy PIat scheduled for May 19* / ~ ~ \ ~(} 8 ) Total New Single Family Lots to be Created 804+ . 0l/12/99 Tl'E 15:56 FH 612 428 44iO Cln' OF ROGERS @005 . ~ -. . .. .- . -- . . . . . -. ill t& ~ . . -- Table 3 shows ,household growth based on development and building expectations. All of the remaining developable land in the City has been translated into lots or units to determine when the land will be built out Table 3. Household Growth Households Building New Remaining Population Permim Households lots/units" 1990 259 4 263 698 1991 263 6 269 714 1992 269 18 287 782 1993 287 79 366 915 1994 366 66 432 1,153 1995 432 59 491 1,312 1896 491 125 616 1,581 1997 616 157 773 2,079 1998 773 2..Q~ 1,008 2,520 ~1199 - ;~~;~;~~tf.:;OQ8~.a.~~~. 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'.' ~~''!'Il'~'" "'~:e~ ,~J.;. '. '~\:":'~' ., ~..'~. a... J."~ ":'; ...~:.....~ ~""''';!,;''' . I .Il"!":,;, '~~ ....'...',....l".. f .' ...,....I..,;:"~-.r': :;~'o:-..~,- , , , . '~:.~',~~~:.:.....: '.' ,......~. " '..'~ .~l... ,.:. :......." .~. Shaded ST98 = projer:tirm8 · All types of housing units II .. . . . CI~ of- p..~*( 000 The Dayton Comprehensive Plan is the guide to the City's future. It is a collaboration of concepts, plans, and ideas brought together by residents, task forces, councils, commissions, staft: consultants, and countless others. This plan reflects a lot of the same ideas that our residents had in the middle and latter part of the 20th century. However, many of the concepts, plans, and ideas have been refined to meet today's changing community. The Comprehensive Plan is a working document that must be revisited every 5-10 years. The Comprehensive Plan addresses just about any aspect or situation that Dayton may be faced with as the City matures and develops. The major areas of focus are: BACKGROUND SURVEY AND ANALYSIS GOALS AND POliCIES LAND USE PLAN ENY7RONlYfENTAL AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES HOUSING PUBliC UTILITIES - SANITARY SEWER AND MUNICIPAL WAIER TRANSPORTATION PARKSAND OPENSPACE IlYfPLENfENTA TION JvflSSISSIPPI NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA ,/ CRITICAL AREA PLAN - TO BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE. The following information is a brief summary of the larger focus areas found within the Comprehensive Plan Update. The major concepts and ideas will be summarized. The Comprehensive Plan Update in its entirety is available at the City Hall for review. During the update process, staffhas found that there are four main areas of the interest within the Comprehensive Plan. The areas of interest are: Future Land Use, Future Transportation, Future Public Utilities, and the Future Parks and Trails System. It can be stated that without a doubt, these four areas of interest are all related to each other. Timing will be the important aspect that will tie all of these areas together. LAND USE Future Land Use issues have come to the forefront of discussion. It seems as if one of the most popular statements made in Dayton is ''keep Dayton rural". The Land Use section of the . Comprehensive Plan addresses this statement. The future of Dayton from a Land Use perspective will include both rural and urban areas. In the near future, Dayton will remain predominately rural in the central part of the City. The proposed increase in minimum lot size is intended to preserve the rural character of central Dayton. Development in the Agricultural area will be discouraged unless there is access to public utilities. Dayton will experience new residential developments in the Northeast and Northwest comers of the community. In the Northwest area, in-fill development is expected to occur in and around the Old Village area between the years 1999-2007. This residential development will include all density ranges, low density, moderate density, and high density. Commercial development will also be mixed into the Old Village area after 2000. Some of the larger parcels between Lawndale Lane and Vicksburg Lane are projected to develop residentially between the years 2010-2020. Some of the larger parcels of land between County Road 13 / Brockton Lane and Lawndale Lane are projected to experience residential development between 2004-2020. The Northeast area of Dayton will also experience in-fill development. This in-fill development can be expected in the years 2010-2020. New residential development will be expected in the Northeast area between 2002-2008. A small concentration of commercial development is expected along Balsam Lane between South Diamond Lake Road and County Road 12/ Dayton River Road. All residential areas in the Northeast part of Dayton are scheduled to be under the single family residential classification. . The Southwestern area of Dayton is projected to experience major changes between 2003- 2013. This area is designated as future Industrial and Commercial. The areas located closer to County Road 81, Territorial Road, County Road 13 / Brockton Lane, and Interstate 94 will be closer to 2005-2010. The areas that are not as close to these major roads will develop closer to 2013. Residential development is also projected in this area. Moderate and high density residential development will be concentrated along and near major future transportation routes. The South-central area of Dayton will also experience residential development. This projected development could occur between the years 2008-2020. The land closer to Maple Grove will develop first. The development progression will move north from the Dayton Maple Grove boundary line. The larger parcels around the area of 125th Avenue would be closer to 2020 for development. The bulk of this development will be single-family residential (0-6 units / acre). About 120 acres are projected to develop at moderate residential densities (4-12 units / acre). Approximately 60 acres will be set aside for commercial purposes. The commercial and moderate density residential areas will be positioned near the major transportation routes. . . FUTURE TRANSPORTATION The future transportation routes in Dayton will strongly depend on the types of land uses that are created within the City. The transportation system will be geared to move people into Dayton, through Dayton, and out of Dayton. The movement of people, goods, and services in Dayton will be extremely important in the future of Dayton. Setting aside road right-of-way now will maximize transportation efficiencies in the future. An interchange is proposed on Interstate 94 in the southwest comer of the City between 2003-2008. It is thought that this proposed interchange will attract businesses to the Southwestern part of Dayton because of the creation of more convenient transportation routes. The traffic from this interchange is expected to move onto County Road 81, Old Highway 101, or County Road 13 / Brockton Lane. The major north / south route through the southern part of Dayton is expected to shift west. The existing power lines mark the area in which this future road would be proposed. The thought is that the increase in development and population in the southern area can not adequately be serviced by existing County Road 121 / Fernbrook Lane. Road right-of-way will be set aside as this area begins to develop. Zanzibar Lane is also projected to become a more heavily traveled road when development begins to occur. The road will someday be paved to accommodate the travelers. . The re-alignment of County Road 12/ Dayton River Road from the Old Village area east to almost County Road 144 / North Diamond Lake Road has been proposed. The road would be shifted slightly to the south in most stretches. This is to eliminate sharp comers, steep slopes, and blind spots along the existing roads. As this area begins to develop. here to road right-of-way will be set aside accordingly. This Plan also shows two possible river bridge crossings on the map. Both of these sites line up with Ramsey's proposed transportation plan. It is the intent to choose one of these sites in the next few years. While Dayton, may not need a river bridge crossing now, future development in Dayton and the surrounding areas may warrant the need. By showing these locations on the map, Dayton can properly plan for a bridge that would most suit the long-term needs of the community. Road right-of-way will be set aside for a road to accommodate this proposed bridge. This proposed road would end up at either one of two places~ the proposed interchange on Interstate 94, or future Highway 610 in Maple Grove. Future Highway 610 is well on its way to being completed. Funding has been approved for all stretches of the road. Road right-of-way has been properly set aside and secured. While this road will never physically be in Dayton, the community will feel the effects. The road will run through northern Brooklyn Park, touch Osseo's northern boundary, and through northern Maple Grove. The road will start in Coon Rapids and end up in Maple Grove on Interstate 94. This road will provide better and more efficient east-west travel through the northern metro area. . FUTURE PUBLIC UTTI..ITIES Extending Public Utilities to different areas of the community will be a mechanism that sparks community development. Public Utilities usually consist of sanitary sewer and municipal water. The . extension of these services will be for two main reasons. First, existing septic system and / or water problems will be corrected. Secondly, these extensions will stimulate economic development. The vast majority of all types of development will occur with these Public Utilities. The time schedule for extending these services will depend on the geographic region of Dayton you live in or you have your business located. There are two systems that will supply sanitary sewer service to Dayton. The Metropolitan Wastewater System operated by the Metropolitan Council will service the bulk of Dayton. The City ofOtsego is currently in the process of constructing their own Wastewater treatment Facility. It has been agreed upon that Dayton will be allocated capacity in that plant to service a part of Dayton. Within the Metropolitan Wastewater System, Dayton has been allocated capacity in two interceptors. The Champlin-Anoka-Brooklyn Park (CAB) interceptor's main pipe is located on Highway 169 in Champlin. The CAB interceptor will service all land in Dayton that is north of Elm Creek Park and west of Vicksburg Lane. The Elm Creek interceptor is being built underneath the future Highway 610. The pipe will be placed directly under the road. The Elm Creek Interceptor is scheduled to service all land in Dayton south of Elm Creek Park and south of Diamond Lake. The CAB Interceptor is proposed to be extended to the Dayton / Champlin border when Hayden Lake Road is re-aligned. That project is scheduled to begin in 2001-2002. The 15,000 square foot lots south of Hayden Hills Golf Course are projected to be serviced beginning in 2003. The 15,000 square foot lots north of Hayden Hills Golf Course will probably be serviced beginning . in 1005 and running through 2008. All 15,000 square foot lots in the northeast part of Dayton are projected to be serviced with public utilities by 2008. There are some larger parcels between County Road 144/ North Diamond Lake Road and County Road 12/ Dayton River Road that are scheduled to be serviced between 2002-2008. The newer lots, 2 ~,~ - 5 acre lots are scheduled to be serviced between 2010-2020. The rest of the areas in northeastern Davton will be serviced after the year 2020. In the Northwestern area of Dayton, wastewater needs will be serviced by the Otsego Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Old Village area north and west of the Church will be serviced between 1999-2002, this includes the 1 square mile in \Vright County. The areas that are east and south of the Church in the Old Village are projected to be serviced between 2004-2207. The Otsego Plant will be expanded in phases. These phases will be able to accommodate future developments in the northwest area of Dayton. Land north of the Thicket Hills development and west of Lawndale Lane is scheduled to be serviced between 2004-2007. The Lake Laura and Xanthus Lane area ar~ projected to be serviced between 2010-2020. All other areas in northwest Dayton will be serviced sometime after the year 2020. The entire southern part ofwill be serviced by the Elm Creek Interceptor. It is projected that the Interceptor will be to the Maple Grove High School area by 2001-2002. Once the pipe gets to that point, it will be up to Dayton to extend branches into the City. The Commercial / Industrial area in the southwest comer is projected to be serviced between 2003-2008. The land located on the . . . . south side of Interstate 94 is projected to be serviced between 2008-2013. The bulk of the land that is located south of 117th Avenue and east of French Lake will also be serviced between 2008-2013. The land located in the middle of 117th Avenue and 125th Avenue will be serviced between 2010- 2020. All land located in the central part of Dayton will not experience public utilities until 2020 or after. This is in part to attempt to preserve the rural atmosphere of Dayton for as long as possible. Public Utilities may not ever be extended to certain parts of Dayton. Limitations such as steep slopes, wetlands, and conservation easements may keep public utilities out of designated areas in Dayton. FUTURE PARKS AND TRAILS SYSTEM / PUBLIC FACILITIES The future parks and trails systems will also depend on the needs that different land use categories create. Residential developments will create the need for parks and trails. It is a goal of the City to link these parks together via a trail system. This will help to create a universal Dayton park system. All parks will be accessible to each other once all parks and trails are in place. There is a need in all communities for both passive and recreational parks. The passive classification which includes picnicking, hiking, bird watching, and other light leisure activities will be handled by the presence of Elm Creek Park. Elm Creek Park currently occupies over 4,000 acres or 20% of the entire land area in Dayton. There will be a growing need to provide more high- intensity recreational parks as the population increases. Athletic fields, including adequate parking areas will require anywhere from 20-50 acres. The updated Plan locates two potential areas for these athletic fields. One site is just south of the Old Village area. The Elk River School District has also discussed this site as a possible area for a Senior High and an Elementary School. The other site would be in southern Dayton just north of Sundance Golf Course. Neighborhood parks are proposed to be located approximately one mile from every location in Dayton. The exact locations of these parks will be determined during the time land is subdivided. Neighborhood parks would include playground equipment, picnic tables. and limited athletic fields. Some neighborhood parks may remain open space areas or passive parks until a demand for greater use is demonstrated. There has been a commitment by the City to attempt to link the residents of the community with the scenic attributes that make Dayton beautiful. A very large stretch of land along the banks of the LVlississippi River has been dedicated as future parkland. This stretch is from Cloquet Island to the Vicksburg Lane area. Across the river in Ramsey, the same is planned. If a bridge is built across the river, these parks have the potential to also be linked. The City is also designating land on the south side of Diamond Lake and the north side of Lake Laura as future parkland. BACKGROUND The background section is very brief It discusses the previous Comprehensive Plans that the City has prepared. Dayton is defined on a map and the geographic region has been located. . SURVEY AND A.NALYSIS This section outlines the steady growth that will occur in Dayton both in a short term and long term period. Increases in population, households, services, and places of employment are forecasted. A census is also found in this section which illustrates the age breakdown of the community. GOALS AND POLICIES This section defines clear cut goals and policies that the residents of the community have requested. 1. Preserve development, transportation, and community facility options for the future. 2. Retain rural character 3. Preserve the environmental features that make Dayton unique 4. Obtain sanitary sewer connections to: remedy existing septic problems stimulate economic development It also provides the requirements for different zoning districts and what can be expected in each. It provides a method for the plans and policies to be followed. L4ND USE PL4N This section provides in depth analysis and studies about the future of Dayton. These in depth analysis' and studies will address how Dayton may look tomorrow, in the years 2020, 2040, and . beyond 2040. This Land Use Plan is an educated guess based on trends, forecasts, and pressures in and around the Dayton area. A Development phasing plan has been included which will help to guide future growth. Land Use categories are also defined in this section. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES The City will continue to protect, enhance, and restore the natural resources and natural environment. An inventory of forests and woodlands is included here. Soil suitability issues for both agricultural practices and on-site septic treatment systems are addressed under this heading. Surface water management practices and policies are also covered here. HOUSING This area of the Plan provides description and evaluation of the existing housing stock within Dayton. Definition of clear housing goals for the community are stated. The City will promote the preservation and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock. This concept will ensure the continuation of diversity of housing found in Dayton. PUBLIC UTILITIES Policies for sanitary sewer and municipal water are addressed in this section. A sanitary sewer phasing map has been included. Public Utilities will be extended to areas in need of them as certain situations present themselves. Development pressures will also factor into the timing of public utilities. Sanitary sewer districts are defined. A conceptual future municipal water plan is also discussed under this heading. . . . . TRANSPORTATION This section places the existing and future roads into proper classifications according to usage. Traffic counts for 1997 have been provided. A conceptual street map identifying the need and location for future major roads within Dayton can also be found here. There is verbiage in this section that discusses the potential for an interchange off Interstate 94 in the southweSt comer of Dayton. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE This section sets forth the policies, goals, and objectives, of the park system as a whole. A table of the existing parks and trail system is included. A future conceptual park and trails, and community facility map has also been created. Park and trail dedication issues and requirements are addressed here. Park and trail criteria information is included for future reference. IMPLEMENTATION This section addresses the measures that will be taken to ensure that the goals and policies of this Plan are properly followed. The Capital Improvement Plan has also been included under this section. The Capital Improvement Plan is an outlay of proposed future improvements broken down into time frames, neighborhoods, projected costs, and finance options. ll'flSSISSIPPI NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA / CRITICAL AREA PLAN The l\t1ississippi River is viewed by most as a natural, scenic attribute to the entire community. This section in some ways parallels the Environmental and Protection of Natural Resources section. It will address all of the features that are unique to the areas that are found within the Mississippi River corridor. Policies, rules, and regulations will be clearly defined in this section. This section has not yet been completed. Projected completion date for this section is April 1, 1999.