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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING During 2001, there were 85 permits issued for new home construction with a total of 883 permits issued (includes wells, decks, additions, commercial buildings, etc.). Total value of permits issued the past five years have been: 2001 $19,696,900 2000 $22,559,900 1999 $23,656,560 1998 $35,212,900 1997 $28,915,142 As a result of the recent building activity, the expected growth of the community through the year 2002 is anticipated to be as follows: Households Population 1990 Census 3,641 12,408 2000 Census 5,700 18,510 2001 City Staff Projection 5,960 19,000 2002 City Staff Projection 6,159 20,000 The preceeding projections will be adjusted periodically and will vary depending on changes in the economy and Council decisions. In terms of commercial and industrial development, the City issued eight building permits for commercial or industrial construction projects valued at $4,537,000. PLANNING In 2001, the City Council approved four residential plats creating one urban single-family lot, 42 townhome lots, and four rural, single-family lots. Additional activity for 2002 Council consideration is currently in process. With a stable economy, 2002 should prove to be another busy year. The Metropolitan Council requires cities within its jurisdiction to formulate and follow Comprehensive Plans for land use and transportation. The City's Comprehensive Plan was approved in December, 2001. Each year the City Council approves a Capital Improvement Program. This document projects the priority and construction schedule for the completion of public improvements over the next five years. Most of these improvements are funded through dedicated funds that are set aside specifically for the noted project. A few projects will require general tax levy in order to realize completion. It is this document that gives the community the best picture of projected new roads, utilities and parks over the next several years. vii