8.1. SR 11-19-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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❑ Establish neighborhood groups to assist in promoting coordinated housing improvements throughout the area. ❑ Conduct historic context study for blocks north of 10 Mid Term (3 — 5 Years) ❑ Create interpretive signs highlighting historic occurrences along the Mississippi River trail after trail is installed. ❑ Partner with Elk River Area Arts Alliance to explore funding concepts for an arts center within the study area. ❑ Establish a fagade restoration financing program for maintenance and upkeep of the `Brick and S. Main Blocks ". ❑ Finalize roadway design for north Highway 10 and related intersection improvements. Start the implementation process to create new roadway improvements north of Highway 10. ❑ Develop a rental housing inventory and monitoring system that will serve as the basis for future program development. ❑ Explore alternative models for multi- family housing that serve as a catalyst for private development. ❑ Implement a trail system along the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. On -going ❑ Based on demand, work with property owners and development community on redevelopment proposals. ❑ Create a roadway connection that links Jackson Avenue to Lion's Park Drive. ❑ City partnering with property owners and the development community to implement redevelopment projects that meet the community vision. ❑ Expanded parks programming aimed at attracting residents to the area. ❑ Promote programs that encourage single family residential rehabilitation. ❑ Continue to assist in the recruitment of highly desirable businesses to the core downtown (e.g. hotel, fine dining, banquet facility). ❑ Continuously seek and secure opportunities to expand funding sources. ❑ Work toward full participation and renovation of the `Brick and S. Main Blocks ". ❑ Work with the City Council and City Boards and Commissions on continuous review and modifications to the Plan, as needed. November 19, 2012 - Part III, page 3 -