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'ity of <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />Item # 5.5. <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />The Mayor and City Council <br />Stephen Wensman, Planner <br /> <br />November 16, 1998 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: CBD Visioning Update <br /> <br />Overview <br /> <br />On September 24, 1998, the City of Elk River and the Housing and <br />Redevelopment Authority began a Central Business District Visioning <br />Process. The consultant, Theresa Washburn, an informational meeting to <br />generate interest and a commitment to the process. <br /> <br />On October 23, 1998, an all day visioning retreat consisting of residents, <br />business interests and Staff was held for the following purpose: <br /> <br />· Identify the CBD boundaries, edges and links. <br />· Identify the groups and/or organizations that should be involved. <br />· Identify the envisioned types of business, services, housing, etc. in the <br /> CBD <br />· Identify what types of promotions and marketing should be carried out in <br /> this CBD. <br />· Identify what types of design elements, spaces, and buildings should exist <br /> in the CBD. <br /> <br />In mid January, 1998, Theresa Washburn will conduct an additional large <br />group meeting for the following purpose: <br /> <br />· To develop specific strategies <br />· Assign responsible parties to accomplish strategies <br />· Identify timetable for completing strategies <br />· Move into a physical design phase. <br /> <br />Actual projects or activities are expected to come from these efforts. <br /> <br />Visioning Retreat <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br /> <br /> <br />