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CMP Part 2. Community Management Plan Foundation In 2010, Orono's median household income was $111,000 compared to that of the seven county metro area ($65,200). Table 2-7: Median Household Income Orono 7 County Region 1990 Census $ 62,900.000 $ 36,600.00 2000 Census $ 88,300.000 $ 54,300.00 ACS 2006-2010 $ 111,000.000 $ 65,200.00 ACS 2012-2016 $ 119,400.000 $ 70,900.00 Source: US Census and American Community Survey COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY Orono's Community Management Plan is a statement by the citizens as to what we are, where we have been, and where we are going. Orono will retain its own special identity through careful growth management in the best interest of the environment, the natural resources, the watershed of Lake Minnetonka and the community of citizens, both present and future. Orono's past growth and development patterns have been greatly influenced by the extensive and varied natural features found within our borders. Map 3B-5 indicates the pattern of land use as it exists today. It is apparent that development has been drawn by the lakes and clustered by the many bays and marshes. The most significant resource is Lake Minnetonka. The largest lake in the metropolitan Twin Cities area, Minnetonka has 22.4 square miles of surface area and approximately 130 miles of shoreline running along numerous bays, channels and inlets. Lake Minnetonka's watershed, including the Lake itself, encompasses 123 square miles, and approximately 115 of the contributing watershed lies in Orono. Orono has two distinct personalities: The historically developed lakeshore and the rural woods, fields and open spaces. Both areas are primarily residential in nature, relying upon the existing town center of Navarre and other nearby cities such as Long Lake, Spring Park, Wayzata, Mound and Maple Plain for shopping, employment, and entertainment activities. The concern of the residents is to provide for continuing maintenance and preservation of those natural resources and social amenities which attracted people to Orono in the first place. Near the lake, density of development has to be regulated in order to minimize the resultant stormwater runoff pollution which, if unrestricted, could permanently alter and destroy the ecology of this very unique resource. Away from the lake, the natural marshes and wetlands are to be protected as the primary and most practical method of storm water filtration and enhancement. Steep slopes will be protected from over -development and erosion. Woodlands will be preserved as wildlife habitat, erosion protection, noise barriers and places for personal solitude and contentment. Orono's primary goal of preserving the water quality and level of Lake Minnetonka can only be accomplished by maintaining the basic integrity of the natural watershed. City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 2, Page 11