09-23-1999 Council Work Session Packet

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17. It is Orono's firm conviction that the goals, policies and programs outlined in this CMP are consistent with national and regional priorities and are undeniably in the best interests of all Orono citizens, both current and future. This Plan emphasizes full use of e.xisting public services and facilities without leap-frog expansion of unnecessary ser\'ices into Orono's rural areas. This Plan reinforces r. ^ional plans for emphasis on the center city. (?) This Plan reinforces the national concern for energy conservation through halting of suburban sprawl(?!?), through retrofittmg and rehabilitation of existing structures, through coordinated transportation planning and through emphasis on natural rather than mechanical solutions to storm water and waste water treatment, i his Plan emphasizes reliance on and efficient use of natural features and existing services rather than arbitrary duplication of efforts between competing municipalities. This Plan is built on understanding and acceptance of Orono's unique location and environmental constraints. Working with these factors will improve our quality of life; ignoring them would destroy it. URBAN AREA GOALS AND POLICIES URBAN COMMUNITY GOALS 1.To maintain the historic identity and small town character of the separate neighborhoods. 2.To provide opportunities f . leighborhood commerce, education and social facilities to serve Orono's urban and rural residents alike. 3. 4. To improve the quality of life and neighbo*‘hood aesthetics while maintaining the existing diversity of housing and shopping opportunities. To prevent overly dense development or any excessive demand for services which would in any way adversely affect Lake Minnetonka or its associated wetlands or drainage areas. To provide municipal facilities and services at a level consistent with small town urban requirements.