3. CCSR-HRSR 09-04-2012 SPEC JOINT (2)

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Priority Projects The following strategies are a reflection of the Task Force's ❑ Create concept drawings for an integrated trail system and work consensus priorities. with affected landowners an implementation strategy. Short Term (0 — 2 Years) ❑ Develop and promote a wide variety of people-generating activities in addition to current scheduled activities in River's Edge ❑ After City approval on final design,secure an agreement with Commons Park. MnDOT regarding potential funding sources. ❑ Identify key parcels for archeological digs along the riverfront in ❑ Identify current property owners'and businesses'interest in partnership with landowners. redevelopment efforts both north and south of Highway 10. ❑ Develop design standards that embody the spirit and intent of the ❑ Identify and promote housing rehabilitation financing programs long range plan for new construction in the core downtown area. that are provided by other entities and applicable to the study area. ❑ Communicate with School District on long term plans for their ❑ Work with Municipal Utilities to relocate outdoor storage located office building. along the Elk River and secure property to create a public access opportunity. ❑ Direct a portion of City marketing funds to assist in the recruitment of highly desirable businesses to the core downtown ❑ Amend the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning ordinances to (e.g. hotel, fine dining,banquet facility). match the Illustrative Land Use Plan. ❑ Create through the HRA a redevelopment policy regarding ❑ Implement a Downtown District signage plan.,including parking capitalizing a redevelopment fund and parameters for purchasing and directional signage parcels. ❑ Establish historical point of view context signage. ❑ Establish educational opportunities to encourage code compliance and improvements by property owners within the entire study area. ❑ Review and as necessary update strategies identified within the 2007 Downtown Parking Study. ❑ Establish educational opportunities to encourage code compliance and improvements by property owners within the entire study area. ❑ Work with State Historic Preservation Office to determine structural and financial feasibility to preserve the"Brick and S. ❑ Identify a partner housing organization to fund and support a Main Blocks". selective housing removal and rebuilding program. ❑ Conduct a survey of residential properties to identify and establish ❑ Analyze the need for a single family and duplex rental units a historic residential neighborhood district. licensing program. oas of September 4, 2012 - Part III,page 2 III