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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 <br /> November 4,2013 <br /> 7.1 Downtown Projects— River's Edge Lighting III <br /> Mr.Beeman presented the staff report. <br /> Fred McCoy,Downtown Business Owner and Chairman of the Rivers Edge <br /> Association- stated the project Rivers Edge is most interested in is decorating the <br /> downtown.He stated their goal would be to decorate all the trees,the street light <br /> poles, and adding more lights to the Christmas tree and Rivers Edge Park He stated <br /> the Association would like to have lights working year-round for the trees and lights <br /> along the streets. <br /> Chair Wilson questioned who would be installing the lights. <br /> Mr.McCoy stated the Association would do it this year but would like the city to <br /> handle it in the future. <br /> Commissioner Motin questioned if lighting was quoted at a bulk discount rate. <br /> Mr.McCoy stated no but if this item were approved,they would look into it. <br /> Chair Wilson questioned who would be responsible for the electricity costs. <br /> Mr. Beeman stated Elk River Municipal Utilities is currently writing the expense off, <br /> III <br /> but if lighting were to be maintained year-round,there would need to be a discussion <br /> on who is responsible for payment. <br /> Staff was directed to work with the Association on getting a better price for the <br /> lights. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to <br /> approve $2,600 for Christmas lights. <br /> Commissioner Motin requested to amend the motion to cover sales tax and <br /> suggested bumping the amount to $2,800. <br /> The maker and seconder of the motion were amendable to change the <br /> amount to $2,800. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 8. Other Business <br /> Commissioner Chuba asked Mr.McCoy what the Association's thoughts are on <br /> implementing a Business Improvement District. <br /> III <br /> P-OBEERE ® RY <br /> INATURE <br />