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Housing&Redevelonment Authority Page 2 November 5,2012 and then discussed details of the various parts of the plan. Mr.Barnhart explained that the strategy of this plan includes small steps to work toward minimizing impacts to businesses due to the eventual shifting of Highway 10 to the north,closing existing access to the downtown. The idea is to review the plan every 7—10 years as necessary. Commissioner Kuester asked for clarification on the comment regarding opposition to plan. Mr. Barnhart stated that the intent is to provide an opportunity to object to the plan,but that the decision is ultimately the City Council's decision. Commissioner Toth what would happen if a single property owner objected to being in a Historic Preservation District. Mr.Barnhart explained that after the HPC does their study, they will provide a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will make the final decision. Commissioner Kuester stated it was her understanding that the district would not technically be established a Historic Preservation District,but only have signage that identifies significant historical sites. Mr.Barnhart stated the signage identifies areas the plan establishes as being historically significant, and that the HPC would recommend designating an official Historic Preservation District,which would require Council approval. Chair Wilson stated that the property owners would be involved in reviewing an area to official establishment of a Historic Preservation District. Chair Wilson opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue,Chair Wilson closed the public hearing. The HRA Commissioners offered the following comments: Commissioner Motin Comments: • The only member of the HRA that was not on the Task Force • Does not believe it is a viable plan • Area needs to be expanded to the west;not enough mass • Plan only includes two ways to get to the downtown • Does not feel Lions Park is part of the downtown • Not in favor of maintaining 1920's look for residential;serious problem to require homeowners to maintain that look • Has serious doubts the plan will ever work and will vote against it Chair Wilson Comments: • Intent of plan was not to compete with Stillwater • Plan focuses on making the downtown more viable and enjoyable for the city's current residents,those thinking about living here,and those spending a day or half- day visiting the downtown. • Not intended to be a large scale plan • Would like to expand the area,but do not want to disrupt the existing residential neighborhoods to the west;preserving these neighborhoods is critical to the plan • These residential neighborhoods have energy and vitality • New routes will make it easier for people living here to access the downtown