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hrtylik --.-_ Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Housing and Redevelopment Authority 6.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business October 7, 2013 Brian Beeman, Director of Economic <br /> Development <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Down town Projects Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Confirm and prioritize the list of desired improvements <br /> Direct by motion staff to proceed with obtaining quotes and moving forward with improvements to the <br /> electrical system. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> At the September 3, 2013 meeting, the HRA directed staff to research improvements identified as <br /> desirable by various groups,including the Arts Alliance and the Rivers Edge group. Of special note was <br /> the desire of decorative lighting during the holiday season and year round. <br /> Since the September meeting, the following improvements were requested or have been identified: <br /> 1. Upgraded electrical outlets for seasonal events (Arts Affiance) <br /> 2. Upgraded light standards, for banners and other features (Arts Affiance, Rivers edge) <br /> 3. Improved landscaping (Rivers Edge priority #3, Downtown Plan) <br /> 4. Wi-Fi (Rivers Edge) <br /> 5. Music Speakers (Rivers Edge) <br /> 6. New Seasonal Decorations (Rivers Edge) <br /> 7. White Lights all year round/LED (Rivers Edge priority #1) <br /> 8. Digital Billboard (Rivers Edge) <br /> 9. Arch/Gateway-"Welcome to Downtown"—North side of downtown parking lot,behind <br /> Kemper Drug& School District, that would have the same design as the downtown park <br /> with stonework, etc. (Rivers Edge) <br /> 10. Spot for snow removal or snow removal contract (Rivers Edge) <br /> 11. Directional Signage ((Rivers Edge priority#2,Downtown Plan) <br /> 12. Mural-from backside Kemper Drug as looking South&Eastbound on Hwy 10 (Rivers <br /> Edge) <br /> 13. Picnic areas (Rivers Edge) <br /> 14. Uniformity of street furniture (Rivers edge) <br /> Staff believes that infrastructure improvements (electrical system, signage,landscaping) best fit the role of <br /> the HRA. It does appear that upgrades to electrical outlets next to the trees are necessary, as well as a <br /> utility box that controls the lights and outlets. The estimate to install all new electrical outlets and a new <br /> ' vials iv <br /> NAME <br />