Elk River / From page 15
seven bays for fire and ambulance apparatus and as a satellite station for law enforcement.
Northbound Liquor is also scheduled for major building system replacements and its design, with product storage in a basement, is not ideal.
The city has been approached by retailers interested in the building
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site, so the city will consider a new construction and possible addition of a retail recreational cannabis operation. State law requires cities to allow a minimum of one cannabis retailer for every 12,500 residents.
The City Council thus far has opted to maintain the minimum required and a municipal outlet. The expectation is the municipal cannabis store will provide for the same
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service levels as municipal liquor in future years as a benefit to taxpayers. Store profits from the municipal liquor operation decrease city property taxes by $ 1 million each year.
Every other year, Elk River completes street improvement and reconstruction to the city’ s 180 miles of roadway. In 2025, 17 miles of street will undergo mill and overlays. Street improvements are funded through franchise
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fees on property owner’ s utility bills.
Since implementation of the franchise fee revenue source to fund the pavement management programs, homeowners who experienced improvements have forgone property tax assessments of $ 4,000— $ 10,000 in lieu of roughly $ 110 per year in utility fees as well as decrease in property taxes to fund street improvement bonds.
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The last roadway improvement to the city system, because of Highway 169 improvements, will be the cul-de-sac closure to Line Avenue near Twin Lakes Parkway. This project was initially discussed with the extension of Twin Lakes Parkway but had been postponed due to access concerns.
Lastly, following the completion of Active Elk River projects in 2023, Recreation Facility Master
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Plans will be updated in 2025 to prepare for the growing need of athletic complexes and long-term plans for community and regional parks.
These plans are instrumental in the orderly development of park facilities and the acquisition of state or other grant funding.
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Bright Eyes / From Page 21
help patients recover their visual function.
Many parents seek the clinic’ s expertise when they notice their child struggling with reading or schoolwork. Common
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symptoms of vision-related learning difficulties include:
■Avoiding near work( like reading or writing)
■Frequently losing their place while reading
■Skipping, misreading, or rereading words
■Difficulty recognizing the same word in different
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places
■ Poor sports performance or trouble tracking objects
■ Confusing similar-looking words
■ Struggling with reading comprehension
■ Writing letters or numbers backward after first grade
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■Poor handwriting and misaligned numbers in math
■Holding books or screens too close to the face
■Trouble finishing homework efficiently
■ Difficulty reading fluently
■If your child exhibits any of these symptoms,
an eye exam at Bright Eyes Vision Clinic may provide the answers you need. They are passionate about helping children and adults see and function at their best.
As Bright Eyes Vision Clinic approaches its 20th anniversary, the team remains committed
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to offering cutting-edge vision care while staying true to its hometown roots. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call( 763) 241-1090 or visit the clinic at 15704 90th St. NE, Unit 100, Otsego. www. brighteyesvisionclinic. com |