8.1. SR 11-19-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Priority Projects The following strategies are a reflection of the Task Force's consensus priorities. Short Term (0 - 2 Years) ❑ After City approval on final design, secure an agreement with MnDOT regarding potential funding sources. ❑ Identify current property owners' and businesses' interest in redevelopment efforts both north and south of Highway 10. ❑ Identify and promote housing rehabilitation financing programs that are provided by other entities and applicable to the study area. ❑ Work with Municipal Utilities to relocate outdoor storage located along the Elk River and secure property to create a public access opportunity. ❑ Amend the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning ordinances to match the Illustrative Land Use Plan. ❑ Implement a Downtown District signage plan., including parking and directional signage ❑ Establish historical point of view context signage. ❑ Review and as necessary update strategies identified within the 2007 Downtown Parking Study. ❑ Work with State Historic Preservation Office to determine structural and financial feasibility to preserve the `Brick and S. Main Blocks" and if applicable for the blocks north of Highway 10. ❑ Conduct a survey of residential properties to identify and establish a historic residential neighborhood district. November 19, 2012 ❑ Create concept drawings for an integrated trail system and work with affected landowners an implementation strategy. ❑ Develop and promote a wide variety of people - generating activities in addition to current scheduled activities in River's Edge Commons Park. ❑ Identify key parcels for archeological digs along the riverfront in partnership with landowners. ❑ Develop design standards that embody the spirit and intent of the long range plan for new construction in the core downtown area. ❑ Communicate with School District on long term plans for their office building. ❑ Direct a portion of City marketing funds to assist in the recruitment of highly desirable businesses to the core downtown (e.g. hotel, fine dining, banquet facility). ❑ Create through the HRA a redevelopment policy regarding capitalizing a redevelopment fund and parameters for purchasing parcels. ❑ Establish educational opportunities to encourage code compliance and improvements by property owners within the entire study area. ❑ Establish educational opportunities to encourage code compliance and improvements by property owners within the entire study area. ❑ Identify a partner housing organization to fund and support a selective housing removal and rebuilding program. ❑ Analyze the need for a single family and duplex rental units licensing program. - Part III, page 2 -