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Downtown Revitalization Project Planning and Project History Page 4 of 7 • June Joint work session with HRA,Planning Commission &River's Edge Assoc. Priority projects and design principles ranked. Group identifies the redevelopment of ECM Publisher/Riverfront property as a priority project. HRA considers presentation of development concept by Best&Hempel. HRA provides feedback and requests additional information on development concept including: • Sufficient parking • Amount of housing • Sufficient land area for proposed project • Financial feasibility HRA directs staff to work with developer to present financial feasibility and proposal for HRA assistance. July Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) recommends completion of historic context study prior to HRA action on development proposal for downtown Elk River. August AMCON Construction requests information on any redevelopment opportunities. HRA directs staff to request development proposals from broader group of developers. HRA authorizes completion of historic context study for year 2001, completion early 2002. Redevelopment work session with Ehlers &Assoc. • scheduled for Sept. HRA meeting. September HRA works with Ehlers &Associates to facilitate Downtown Revitalization Project. October HRA develops problem statement,identifies core CBD as focus area. HRA develops primary goal: To assure the long-term viability of downtown by making a connection to the rest of the community and utilizing the riverfront location. December HRA reviews preliminary design concepts and discusses development strategies. 2002 February 1s`edition Downtown Revitalization Q &A Newsletter distributed via Elk River Star News insert and at Open House. HRA revisits design objectives, concepts, and development strategies. An Open House was held to gather public input. Comment forms were gathered from the public. March Staff mailed 98 Requests for Proposals to prospective developers.