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~) Expand the micro loan fund guidelines to assure <br /> that existing businesses are considered for high <br /> priority ehgibility. <br /> ~ Work closely with the Energy City program to <br /> support the growth of energy related industry. <br />Priority #3 - East Highway 10 Development/ <br />Redevelopment <br /> ~ Identify and prioritize the east Highway 10 <br /> redevelopment areas, and estabhsh a plan to <br /> redevelop and market these areas. <br /> 0 Estabhsh a long term design and land use plan <br /> including a uniform design theme for the overall <br /> east Highway 10 area. <br />Priority #4 - Downtown Redevelopment <br /> ~ Utilize new resources or existing plans to <br /> complete a focus study which will identify <br /> physical elements of the CBD which may be <br /> improved to provide a more uniform appearance <br /> and cohesiveness to the CBD. <br /> 0 Implement the results of the focus study through <br /> the use of additional HRA and private financing <br /> programs which may provide incentives to <br /> property owners. <br /> ~ Complete a market study of the CBD which will, <br /> in part, help to identify viable business <br /> opportunities for this area, and implement a <br /> plan to attract these identified businesses. <br /> 0 Implement a positive method for sharing <br /> information between the Chamber, Rivers Edge, <br /> and CBD property owners regarding issues <br /> relevant to the economic viability of the CBD. <br /> 0 Identify and prioritize redevelopment areas <br /> within the CBD, and implement a plan to <br /> redevelop and market these prioritized areas. <br /> <br />2.) <br /> <br />What will be the overall effect of Council adoption of the <br />Economic Development Strategic Plan? <br /> <br />City Council adoption of the Strategic Plan will indicate general <br />consensus on the direction of the activities of the Economic <br />Development Department and related boards and commissions <br />over the next three year period, at which time the Plan will be <br />reviewed, modified, and updated. It will also indicate consensus <br />that the following substantial issues are to be researched and <br /> <br /> <br />