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DRAFT - Goals and Strategies Lino Lakes 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br />Page 10 <br />6. Recognize there are unique lands that the city /residents may not want to be developed: <br />a. Promote techniques that encourage developers to preserve the unique lands within <br />their development. <br />b. Partner with the Rice Creek Watershed District and /or other groups to purchase <br />unique ecological properties if they become threatened. <br />c. Develop innovative practices, when appropriate, to acquire unique lands to <br />prevent development. <br />d. Promote partnerships with established conservancy groups in order to "save" <br />these unique lands. Examples: Nature Conservancy. <br />7. Promote the use of quality and environmentally sound buffer areas between areas with <br />differing land uses. <br />8. Continue to use the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process to assess the <br />impact of development on the city's natural resources and infrastructure. <br />4. Other Ecological Challenges and Threats <br />Goal l : Identify and work cooperatively with the state and other local government entities to <br />develop approaches for addressing potential ecological challenges and threats that could <br />adversely affect Lino Lakes. <br />Strategies: <br />1. Identify and alert residents of potential ecological challenges and threats that can affect <br />Lino Lakes and the property of residents. <br />2. Plan and initiate cooperative efforts with the state and other local government entities for <br />programs that address and may manage these threats effectively. <br />3. Proactively educate the community and its residents of all ages about the specific actions <br />they can or may be asked to take in addressing these threats. <br />4. Continue to encourage and support programs that measure the effectiveness of Best <br />Management Practices. <br />