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Four vision elements emerged as the priority areas of emphasis that must be addressed in order for citizens' desires for the future to become reality. The order of the Vision Elements does not imply priority; all are of equal importance and must be dealt with competently in the Comprehensive and Resource Management Plans and pursued through resolute community support and city leadership. The four vision elements are: • Community, Residential and Neighborhood Development • Economic and Commercial Development • Roads and Transportation • Community Amenities and Natural Resources. For each Vision Element, the primary outcome desired is stated as a 2030 vision statement followed by proposed long -range goals, the rationale supporting each goal, and suggested strategies to be pursued. Goals reflect outcomes desired (community priorities); strategies define specific means that can be taken (action steps) toward attaining the goal. USE OF THE VISION PLAN The SPOTLIGHT on 2030 Vision Plan is designed specifically to provide input and guidance into the Comprehensive Planning part of the entire effort and, as such, is not a stand -alone undertaking. In fact, the "approval" of the outcome of this entire three -part effort occurs only when the resultant Comprehensive Plan with its Resource Management component is adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council and approved by the Metropolitan Council. For this reason, it is important that the people instrumental in creating the SPOTLIGHT on 2030 Vision Plan be encouraged to continue their involvement and participation in the subsequent proceedings to create and adopt the Comprehensive Plan and related official controls. The Citizen Visioning Committee, Issue Project Teams, and citizens participating in the community forums understand and emphasize the point that their participation and input is part of the evolutionary process to think about, plan, and apply new perspectives, information and approaches to land -use decisions and natural resource management. 2030 is nearly a quarter century away. There will be several times during the journey when the community will pause to revisit and update its views, plans and approaches pertaining to the future of the city. This is just good leadership, stewardship and citizenship. The goal is to continue to improve the quality of our city and the lives of its citizens. The residents of Lino Lakes have great hopes for the future. This plan encompasses their vision and provides pathways to that future. 7