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suRable areas with existing infrastructure and proper soil and slope characteristia.The city should limit <br /> development around wetlands and bluffs and encourage development in more suitable upland areas that are <br /> served by the city's streets,and sewer/water systems. <br /> Promote development and construction practices that retain and improve existin� natural features and <br /> systems on and around building sites. Not all development is equal with respect to its impact on natural <br /> resources.Development practices that identify and preserve significant natural resources - such as clustering, <br /> open space dedications, restrictive covenants, or conservation easements — should be promoted by the City <br /> whenever possible.Furthermore,construction pradices in all new developments should avoid causing erosion, <br /> tree damagej or the disruption of significant ecological features. <br /> Support more enWronmentally sound alternatives to transportation, power, storm water management, <br /> landscaping,and sewage treatment.One of the Cit�s strengths is its progressive thinking.The City should take <br /> the lead in promoting the use of new,sustainable technologies for its infrastructure. <br /> Foster environmental stewardship.Pequot Lakes must educate residents and visitors about the value and <br /> importance of preserving natural resources for sustaining the environment,local economy and quality of life. <br /> ACTIONS ITEMS TO SUPPORT POLICIES <br /> ❑ Work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR),local lake associations and others <br /> to prevent the spread of invasive species to or from arealakes. <br /> ❑ Implement the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System(SSTS)monitoring program to <br /> ensure ongoing maintenance and compliant operation of systems throughout the <br /> City. <br /> ❑ Control runoff from farms and city streets to lakes. <br /> ❑ Enroll in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agenc�s GreenStep Cities program. <br /> ❑ Explore the possibility of becoming designated as a`Bird City"through Audubon '' <br /> Minnesota. ' <br /> � <br /> I <br /> Comprehensive Plan Update-November 2018 20 P a e <br /> � g <br /> � <br />