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METROPOLITAN LUAC-MAWSAC Joint Workshop: November 6, 2017 QUESTION 4: What outcomes do you want to see come out of more collaboration? Look toward 2040 and needs long-term; need to plan for that More data/research Looking at regional water usage and land planning and expectations for each area • Coordinate developing policy/recommendations • Need to look at water chapters of comprehensive plans and see trends Fluid comprehension between land use planning and water usage • More data for better outcomes LUAC would like to make more concrete recommendations on water • Need water supply and quantity data Need to tie land use and water planning together earlier • Unified direction on planning, water planning, reuse, reduction, etc. Cost of systems Need to look at what current approaches to land use planning have been successful • Look at the long-term costs of the land use/density planning we have How can we do land use planning better for water • Rigidity of systems impacts future land use decisions Information/focus for political decisions • Need more metro focus on water needs at the capitol Promote BMP changes for better protection • Need land use changes in Minnesota River basin; agriculture impacting water quality • Redevelopment challenges and how we address this • Need to get municipalities along the rivers to restore that land to more natural condition • Change people's perspectives on green grass Develop strategies around conservation Conservation - what are the ramifications of less water in the system? Coordinate planning • Need to talk together about land use and implications on water use • Provide a unified direction on water reduction, reuse and retention • More efficient collaboration across jurisdictions • Mirrored strategy for land use and water — similar to wastewater Provide unified outreach • Need more outreach with schools for better outcomes • Need locally appointed ambassadors for engagement/better outcomes • Need to understand larger systems — need ambassadors to engage residents to get great outcomes • It seems that land use recommendations will be more dependent on water availability in the future; collaboration and communication is/will be key. Promote incentives • Incentives (solution based): o Tax base o Residents o Businesses • Solution -based incentives that create immediate returns Direction for Council • Define how these groups can provide direction to Council • Support convening conversations in this area 71 Page