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2040 Comprehensive Plan : Orono Planning Goals <br /> 1. Protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka, and all Lakes and natural resources, its water quality, and its <br /> recreational assets. This goal includes preservation of the associated marshes, wetlands and natural <br /> drainageways as the primary, most practical and cost efficient method of preventing flooding and of <br /> filtering out the nutrient pollution from stormwater runoff. Maintaining a low-density rural area away <br /> from the lake, and managing the quality of runoff that flows directly to the lake, are important <br /> elements of this goal. <br /> ad2. Maintain our local character and identity (strong neighborhoods, preponderance of wildlife, open <br /> 11/0 <br /> spaces, lakes, and wetlands). <br /> 3. Protect and preserve our natural resources including all lakes, creeks, marshes, wetlands, woodlands, <br /> groundwater and steep slopes. <br /> 4. Preserve open space, light, air, and solar access for all citizens while maintaining night sky. <br /> 5. Protect the general public health, safety and welfare through the development of ordinances, policies, <br /> and infrastructure that provides safe, efficient streets and neighborhoods, transportation alternatives, <br /> parks and opens spaces. <br /> 6. Guide investment and reinvestment in the City at densities consistent with environmental protection <br /> and the planned land use pattern. <br />