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CMP Part 2. Community Management Plan Foundation <br /> In 2010, Orono's median household income was $111,000 compared to that of the seven county <br /> metro area($65,200), as shown in Table 2-7. In 2016,the gap widened, $119,400 to $70,900. <br /> Table L 7��Vledian Househt�li Income <br /> Orono 7 County Region <br /> 1990 Census $ 62,900.000 $ 36,600.00 <br /> 2000 Census $ 88,300.000 $ 54,300.00 <br /> ACS 2006-2010 $ 111,000.000 $ 65,200.00 <br /> ACS 2012-2016 $ 119,400.000 $ 70,900.00 <br /> Source:US Census and American Community Survey <br /> COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY <br /> Orono's Community Management Plan is a statement by the citizens as to what we are, where we <br /> have been, and where we are going. Orono will retain its own special identity through careful growth <br /> management in the best interest of the environment, the natural resources, the watershed of Lake <br /> Minnetonka and the community of citizens, both present and future. <br /> Orono's past growth and development patterns have been greatly influenced by the extensive and <br /> varied natural features found within our borders.Map Map 3B-2a in the Land Use Section of this Plan <br /> 5 indicates the pattern of land use as it exists today. It is apparent that development has been drawn by the <br /> lakes and clustered by the many bays and marshes. <br /> The most significant resource is Lake Minnetonka. The largest lake in the metropolitan Twin Cities <br /> area, Minnetonka has 22.4 square miles of surface area and approximately 130 miles of shoreline running <br /> along numerous bays, channels and inlets. Lake Minnetonka's watershed, including the Lake itself, <br /> encompasses 123 square miles, and approximately 1/5 of the contributing watershed lies in Orono. <br /> Orono has two distinct personalities: The historically developed lakeshore and the rural woods, <br /> fields and open spaces. Both areas are primarily residential in nature, relying upon the existing town <br /> center of Navarre and other nearby cities such as Long Lake, Spring Park, Wayzata, Mound and Maple <br /> Plain for shopping, employment, and entertainment activities. <br /> The concern of the residents is to provide for continuing maintenance and preservation of those <br /> natural resources and social amenities which attracted people to Orono in the first place. Near the <br /> lake, density of development has to be regulated in order to minimize the resultant stormwater runoff <br /> pollution which, if unrestricted, could permanently alter and destroy the ecology of this very unique <br /> resource. <br /> Away from the lake,the natural marshes and wetlands are to be protected as the primary and most practical <br /> method of storm water filtration and enhancement. Steep slopes will be protected from over-development <br /> and erosion. Woodlands will be preserved as wildlife habitat, erosion protection, noise barriers and places <br /> for personal solitude and contentment. Orono's primary goal of preserving the water quality and level of <br /> Lake Minnetonka can only be accomplished by maintaining the basic integrity of the natural watershed. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 2, Page 11 <br />