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• <br />CITY -OWNED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT <br />The Community Development Department is responsible for tracking and maintaining property <br />data including right -of -way, easements, public use properties, property tax exemptions, and other <br />miscellaneous recorded documentation pertaining to specific parcels. Annual reports are <br />processed through this department. <br />PROJECT MANAGEMENT <br />Ongoing development projects are administered through Community Development. Staff <br />responsibility includes ensuring that all phases of projects adhere to regulations and that all fees <br />associated with projects are collected and accounted for. Development Agreements and <br />Stormwater Maintenance Agreements are prepared and implemented. Escrow accounts are <br />established and remain open until staff determines that all conditions and improvements have <br />been completed. <br />MAPPING <br />City maps are updated and maintained through the Community Development Department. Maps <br />that are available to the public include Parcel and Street City Map, School District Map, Voting <br />Precinct Map, Zoning Map, Land Use Maps, and Comprehensive Plan Maps. Communication <br />with Anoka County and other jurisdictions is necessary to keep information up to date. <br />RECORD RETENTION <br />• Staff is responsible for maintaining a record retention system that provides for access to property <br />data for future use and reference. Effective organization and storage of plans, documents, <br />applications, and permit and licensing information is essential when making decisions regarding <br />land use and development as well as construction, maintenance, and capital improvement <br />projects. Electronic filing is used to expedite access to historical information. <br />• <br />TECHNOLOGY <br />Implementing and improving technology is an ongoing effort to efficiently manage property <br />information by use of tools such as the Geographic Information System (GIS), web -based <br />management systems, and permit tracking systems. <br />GRANTS <br />Staff makes application for a variety of grants that are available to cities for infrastructure <br />development, land use development, solid waste and recycling, planning, engineering and <br />design. <br />3 <br />