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Center for Community Committee Minutes of Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2002, 4:00 p.m. Lions Park Center, Elk River Present: Don Heinzman, Nancy Gongoll, Jane Lindenfelser, Jim Boyle, Cliff Lundberg, Jim Mulroy, Charlie Blesener, Tony Darkenwald, Darlene Solberg, Sara Hartman, Sharon Tracy, Harvey Schroeder, John Fitzgerald, and Pat Elaers. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Don Heinzman. The minutes of the April meeting were approved as printed. Redevelopment of Downtown Elk River: It was reported that the RFP's have been returned from potential developers. A summary was not available at the date of this meeting. The Arts Alliance indicated that it has had discussions with two developers for a possible downtown location of an arts facility. Land 0 Lakes Boys Choir. John Fitzgerald shared a preliminary plan for their building to be constructed on their current site on Highway 10 and County Road 15. It will be constructed in phases, depending upon their capital campaign. They are ready and able to build the first phase which will provide offices, practice rooms and recreation space for a total of approximately 6,000 square feet. The second phase is for performance with a large lobby. Initially the theater will seat 450 but is expandable to 700 when the wings are built. A full catering kitchen is part of the plan. John indicated that the facility will be available for community use. Their ultimate vision is to eventually create a school for the performing arts. They plan to break ground in September. They currently office on Jackson Avenue in Elk River and practice at the Union Church. Blackwoods Restaurant: Don Heinzman asked about the new restaurant Blackwoods that is going in Otsego on Highway 101. There is one currently located in Two Harbors. It was reported that it will have a party room that will seat 200-300 people. It is slated for November completion. It was noted that Christ Lutheran Church in Otsego also has a community room and stage area that is used by other groups. Family &Arts Center: Tony reviewed the first draft of the Letter of Inquiry for the Initiative Foundation planning grant. It was agreed that we will apply for $25,000 if we are seen as a multi community project. (Otherwise, planning grants are $5,000.) Tony will finish the letter with help from Mary Grace Flannery and other committee members and send it in. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:15 p.m.