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Downtown Revitalization Project <br />Planning and Project History <br />Page 6 of 6 <br /> <br />2003 <br /> <br />January <br /> <br />February <br /> <br />March <br /> <br />April <br /> <br />May <br /> <br />June <br /> <br />June <br /> <br />The HRA held a joint meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission regarding <br />recommendations of local historic significance in the downtown area. While the <br />HPC noted many of the buildings in the downtown are may have local historic <br />significance, the HRA directed the developer, MetroPlains, to proceed with the <br />original proposal area. The I-IRA further directed the developer to explore the <br />feasibility of renovation and reuse of the former Cinema Building and Dick's Main <br />Tap prior to including as part of the redevelopment project. MetroPlains has <br />indicated that the two buildings are not presently being considered in the proposed <br />project areas. The HRA approves a policy on interfund loans for a downtown TIF <br />district. <br /> <br />Staff provided update to HRA on the project communications and status of the tax <br />increment financing eligibility assessment activities. <br /> <br />MetroPlains requests the HRA's consideration of a 6-month extension on the <br />preliminary redevelopment agreement timeframe. HRA reviews draft of new <br />downtown district zoning standards. HRA requests revisions and a second review. <br /> <br />HRA approves 6-month extension of preliminary redevelopment agreement <br />timeframe. HRA calls special meeting for June to hear MetroPlains' presentation on <br />redevelopment plan options. <br /> <br />4th edition of Downtown Revitalb_ation Q&A Newsletter distributed via Elk River <br />Star News insert. HRA considers proposal from property owner for the purchase <br />641 Main Street. HRA consensus to not purchase 641 Main Street at this time. <br /> <br />MetroPlains Development presents design concept options at the HRA Special <br />Meeting. HRA directs MetroPlains to proceed in taking the design concept for <br />Jackson Block and Bluff Block to a public open house for feedback. <br /> <br />Public Open House held at Lion's Park Center, 6 - 8:00 p.m. Comment forms <br />provided for staff to collect feedback to compile and share with the HRA and <br />Council. <br /> <br /> <br />