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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Community Development Department is responsible for providing services in the areas of Planning and Zoning, Building and Inspections, Economic Development, Engineering, Environment, Forestry, and Solid Waste. The goal of these functions is to promote livability and economic vitality for Lino Lakes residents and businesses, as well as preserve and enhance the city's natural environment. Under the coordination of the Community Development Director, this department's role includes both long -range and short-range planning to manage growth and provide adequate infrastructure. Staff responsibilities are often interconnected and interdependent, particularly in the following areas: CUSTOMER SERVICE A key component of this department is responding to public inquiries over a broad range of topics regarding city regulations and operations. Requests for information regarding city properties and land use are administered through Community Development. Property inquiries often require a review of historical, existing and proposed property information including but not limited to zoning, land use, floodplain, permits, ownership, conforming and non - conforming uses and accessory uses, permitted uses, conditional uses, buildings, development and performance agreements, fees and escrow information. • ADVISORY TO CITY COUNCIL Staff attends City Council meetings and work sessions to provide technical expertise regarding all Community Development related activities. Staff responds to City Council directives and initiatives, provides education and research, and creates reports to present applicable materials and relevant information to enable the City Council to make informed decisions. Staff makes recommendations to the City Council based on applicable state law, city ordinances, city code, and policy. • ADVISORY TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Staff acts as a liaison to the City Council by attending advisory board meetings, task forces, public open houses and special committee meetings. Agendas and reports are prepared for the Environmental Board, Planning and Zoning Board, and Economic Development Advisory Committee. Staff presents applicable materials and relevant information for review. Staff transcribes and maintains meeting minutes of advisory boards as required by law. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMING The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) brings together plans for capital expenditures for the city's streets, water system, sanitary sewer system, and water resources. The CIP is generated by the Community Development Department. Although the CIP outlines projects for the next five years, each project needs specific review and approval from the City Council. The CIP is reviewed and updated annually. 2