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VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS • Vision and Mission statements for the current/future commercial district revitalization organization are included in the application. Economic growth in a downtown using the Main Street Approach, involves an understanding of the Four Point Approach° to downtown revitalization through historic preservation. Goals the community has set in the past show whether the community is realistic, enthusiastic and constantly striving to use local resources to create opportunities. PAID STAFF • There is a firm commitment to hire and provide support for a program director at a salary comparable to other development professionals in the community. RANKING OF 0 POINTS EQUALS: • The commitment to hire a program director is weak or non-existent. MAIN STREET WORK PLAN • Expectations, specific goals and the downtown economic revitalization needs of the community, as stated in the application, are attainable. • Realistic goals, which the community hopes to attain, demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Main Street Approach. RANKING OF 0 POINTS EQUALS: • There is no evidence that programs or projects are being conducted or considered by the public or the private sectors to address community concerns. • The goals of the community are unrelated to or are unattainable through the program. ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS • The application clearly shows that the board of directors and volunteers are active in the commercial district revitalization work being done today. • If volunteers are not currently active, then a clear plan showing how they will become active has been submitted. TRAINING /FOUR POINT APPROACH • Representatives of the community have: o Attended other downtown revitalization conferences to learn about other methods. o Had prior exposure to the Main Street Four Point Approach®through attendance at Main Street/National Main Street Center conferences, presentations, and workshops. o Can clearly explain to others what the Main Street Four Point Approach® is and give examples of projects /tasks for each point. Minnesota Main Street Application -Selection Criteria 2010 ~ 2 ^