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city was unable to accommodate Council 2020 forecasts. The initial staff review record documented that insufficient densities in the urban area, lack of urban reserve and the lack of commitment within the plan to an adequate ISTS management program for rural on -site systems constituted a substantial departure from the Metropolitan Water Resources Management Plan. The departure has been reduced by March 14, 2000 modifications to the plan that make it consistent with Council policy and in conformance with regional plans to 2020. However, after 2020, it may be difficult for the city to use all the sewer capacity allocated to it due to existing development. The Council and city should work together to identify additional lands and the city should submit an amendment within two years identifying and protecting those areas for potential development after 2020 If development intensifies along the Northstar Corridor and within the Smart Growth Opportunity Site, more growth after 2020 may also be absorbed in the transit corridor. The comprehensive plan includes a river corridor plan element and incorporates policies for consistency with the areas designated as Critical Area and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA). The city received $11,800 planning grant and $20,000 (SG 97 -69) for river corridor planning and ordinance assistance funds from MNRRA administered through the Council. 121 Infrastructure: The plan increases the efficient use-of existing wastewater, system infrastructure investments including an identified regional transit corridor, but.670 on -site systems remain in the MUSA. H Quality of life: The plan supports regional and local par cI s and connections to the M ssiss pp River, greenways and Town Centre principles and includes natural resource protection policies for the rural area. Ef Communication/constituency building: The 1999 comprehensive plan submittal was grounded in an inclusive public participation process but was modified several times. The recent revisions are subject to public hearings and final city council approval. RI Alignment: The city addressed conditions of the Smart Growth opportunity award in relation to the comprehensive plan. The plan meets the requirement by Executive Order 79 -19 to prepare a river corridor plan that incorporates state Mississippi River Corridor as a Critical Area standards and guidelines.