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City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan Page 1 City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan Prepared for City of Gem Lake, Minnesota 1 City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan Summary This comprehensive plan covers the following: • Chapter 2, “Use of the Plan,” outlines the purpose of this document, which is intended to guide long-term growth. It defines the roles of the Planning Commission, City Council, and citizens of Gem Lake. It also covers compliance with and amendments to the plan. • Chapter 3, “Community Development Trends and Determinants,” provides background information on the city’s past and present conditions. Elements covered are geographical setting, natural features, population growth and characteristics, employment, economic base, region-serving facilities and land development. The purpose of the chapter is to determine the current status of Gem Lake, and where the City may be headed. The chapter identifies possible resources that may be available and those that should be preserved. • Chapter 4, “Plan Assumptions, Goals, and Issues,” covers the assumptions that the plan is based on, the goals that have been established and the principal issues that must be faced. • The goals relate to a “vision” of Gem Lake’s future. They stress the preservation of the “small town” character and natural environment of the City. • Chapter 5, “Land Use Goals and Policies,” divides the city into planning areas, describes each area, and identifies specific land use policies for each. • Chapter 6, “Transportation Plan,” describes existing roadways, as well as transportation issues that face Gem Lake residents. Policies to guide the future development and maintenance of the transportation system are covered. • Chapter 7, “Sanitary Sewer Plan,” describes the City’s overall approach to sanitary sewer services, including goals and policies. The current sanitary sewer and possible future extension of services are summarized here. The ordinances which regulate individual sewage treatment systems (Ordinance 46 and 61), and the operation of the municipal sanitary sewer system (Ordinance 64) are also covered. • Chapter 8, “Water Supply Plan,” examines City options regarding its water supply now and in the future. The need for conservation and emergency plan procedures are covered. • Chapter 9, “Housing Plan,” describes the current housing situation within the City. Census data is summarized. This chapter also includes a list of goals and policies to guide the future housing mix (quantity, quality, density, and type). • Chapter 10, “Local Water Management Plan,” identifies goals and policies that relate to the storm water management system. • Chapter 11, “Community Facilities and Service Plan” covers the current status of various community facilities and service arrangements. Police and fire protection, road maintenance, professional assistance, municipal building, public schools, health facilities, and outdoor recreational facilities are dealt with.