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Housing & Redevelopment authority ~Zarch 5,2012 • prevent this from happening. GIs. Deckert stated that suggested uses for the space include the farmer's market, a street dance, and art Soup. Commissioner Toth stated he felt the space should be useable for displays/sales, etc. to bring people into the downtown. Ms. Deckert stated this information will be shared with the consultants. Chair ~~'ilson stated that their original vision was to make the street side of the parking lot more appealing. He felt they need to be sensitive to the parking needs and that some minor amenities could be prop-ided for street "aesthetics". He felt HKGi's design could tie into the design of the park across the street. He stated he also respected Landform's willingness to cut their price in order to get their business. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTION TO AUTHORIZE LANDFORM TO COMPLETE DESIGN CONCEPTS AND QUOTE PACKAGE FOR THE DESIGN AND COST OF SERVICES FOR THE 716 AND 720 MAIN STREET SITE. Commissioner Lieser stated she agreed with Chair Wilson that HKGi could better tie in the design with the River's Edge Commons Park. Commissioner Toth stated that the HRH could ask Landform to do the same. He stated that Landform has done a considerable amount of work in the surrounding areas, but that he also appreciated HKGi's willingness to come down on their price. MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Chair Wilson and Commissioner Kuester opposed. • 6. authorize Site Improvements for 724 Main Street (Elk River Meats Ms. Deckert stated that three options were reviewed by staff for the repair of the 724 Main Street building. She noted that there has been some discussion regarding painting a mural on this wall. Building Official Bob Ruprecht reviewed three options for repair of the wall. Commissioner Lieser asked what the difference was between concrete stucco and EIFS. Mr. Ruprecht explained. Commissioner Morin asked what the difference was in how the two materials looked. Mr. Ruprecht stated that concrete stucco has a rougher surface that the EIFS, which is smoother. He noted that EIFS is not as strong as concrete stucco. Commissioner Toth asked which surface would be easier to remove graffiti. Mr. Ruprecht stated that both would be difficult, but it would be easier to paint over the EIFS. Ms. Deckert noted that the owners of Elk River Meats, the Robecks, have notice that their building is considerably colder since 716 and 720 Main buildings have been removed. Mr. Ruprecht noted that brick and mortar would seal the building wall, but would have no insulating quality, and EIFS would insulate. Commissioner Toth stated he did not support the brick and motor fill and felt the HRA needed to look at one of the other two options. Chair Wilson concurred. He felt the EIFS seemed to be the. better option, especially if they were to consider painting the wall. Mr. Ruprecht noted that the First National Bank across the street was finished with EIFS. Commissioner Toth asked the Robecks if they would be in favor of a mural on the wall. Page 3