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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 />2. Maintain our local character and identity (strong neighborhoods, preponderance of wildlife, open <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 />144 <br />