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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br /> 1993 YEAR-END REPORT <br /> PAGE TWO <br /> the Water and Sewer Division of the Public Works Department with <br /> technical information. The Engineering Aide took part in AutoCAD <br /> and ArcCAD training to increase knowledge of Geographic Information <br /> System being utilized by the City. <br /> Planning <br /> In 1993 , the City Planner, along with the Code Enforcement Officer, <br /> continued to provide both current and long-range planning services. <br /> Current planning services provided included ongoing review and <br /> coordination of planning applications and studies, enforcement of <br /> in-place Development Agreements and Special Use Permits and, <br /> enforcement of existing zoning requirements as they relate to land- <br /> use. <br /> The long-range planning activities included the completion of the <br /> Comprehensive Plan narrative - which will have graphics added and <br /> be sent to the Metropolitan Council for final review and approval, <br /> Development of a Highway 10 database to inventory non-conforming <br /> uses along the corridor, Assisted in the location of the Blaine <br /> Interceptor Project with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission <br /> and, Completed Staff review of both the Sign and Zoning Codes for <br /> purposes of updating same. <br /> The City Planner attended the National Conference of the American <br /> Planning Association where the emphasis was on Housing Stock <br /> Maintenance Programs. A tremendous amount of information was <br /> gathered which will be helpful in starting a program in Mounds View <br /> following the hiring of the Housing Intern in early 1994. The <br /> Planner also took part in AutoCAD courses so that better <br /> utilization of the GIS can take place. <br /> Recycling <br /> Recycling activities in Mounds View - funded in part by a Ramsey <br /> County Grant - showed increases in both tonnages collected and <br /> participation rates in 1993 . Total recycling tonnage collected <br /> from residential properties was over 650 tons. This amount is <br /> 17. 5% higher than 1992 . Participation in curbside programs in 1993 <br /> was estimated to be approximately 47%. <br /> The Recycling Coordinator, along with the Environmental Quality <br /> Commission organized or took part in the following activities <br /> during the year: Established a used oil and oil filter drop- <br /> off/recycling site at the Public Works Garage, Provided an <br /> information booth on recycling and urban wildlife landscaping <br />