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2. To ensure businesses have access to appropriate physical infrastructure to meet their business needs. 3. To strive to provide public services and infrastructure in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Policies 1. The City will continue to work with County, State and Federal agencies to ensure the major roadway network is adequately maintained and new key links are constructed and coordinated with the existing transportation system. 2. The City will continue to support and improve access to alternative means of transit(e.g. bus, car-pooling,trails and sidewalks, dial-a-ride, circulators)where appropriate. 3. The City will continue to work with public utilities to facilitate appropriate support for communication technology infrastructure. 4. The City will ensure adequate utilities are provided to support commercial and industrial development through its subdivision and zoning requirements. 5. The City will work to keep the costs of providing water and sewer services at a competitive level. 6. The City will ensure that new development pays for the cost of developing infrastructure to serve its needs through its assessment procedures and fee structure. QUALITY OF LIFE Goals 1. To foster a mix of commercial retail uses to meet the needs of City residents and employees of Eagan businesses. Such uses will be encouraged in convenient locations that provide nodes of complementary businesses and support variety and choice for consumers. 2. To encourage a diverse range of public and private recreation and entertainment opportunities and gathering places for all segments of Eagan's residential, workforce, and visitor population. 3. To strengthen a sense of community and ensure safe, attractive neighborhoods. 4. To support efforts that strengthen schools and other educational opportunities. 5. To ensure a balance between natural resource protection and development needs for commercial and industrial uses. -� D� o 7 Oa