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• Rivers Edge Downtown Business Association Meeting Minutes August 13, 2003 Treasurers Report: By Jim S. Current balance in the account is $1,315.47. There was a note made that a$50.00 check written to the City of Elk River,had not yet been cashed.It was dated over a year ago. President Mikols indicated that the check would probably not be cashed and the $50.00 was to be entered back into the account. New balance is $1,365.47. Motion was made by Cindy to accept the new balance and seconded by Wendy. Secretary Report: By Wendy S. Minutes from the last meeting were given to all members prior to our meeting today. Motion was made by Cindy to accept the minutes as written,and seconded by Tony Mikols. Old Business: EDA: Downtown redevelopment: By Cathy M The HRA and City Council are reviewing responses given to the City from interested parties regarding the redevelopment of the downtown area.August 25th is the next HRA meeting. The staff will need approximately 30-60 days to review • current findings and request action to proceed. A relocation company will be out to speak with the owners of the stores that will need to be relocated during the construction of the new facilities. There will be meetings also set up for potential new commercial businesses, who are looking to relocate in the downtown area. The current focus is on financing and relocation issues. The Jackson square is a hot topic at the current time,with the findings that the new building will take 21 of the 39 spaces currently located on Jackson street(Gazebo parking lot). This has become a major issue with the project, as this parking is vital to the local merchants. Alternative parking is being reviewed at this time as well. One solution is to vacate King Ave. and take out the current utility building to allow for more parking. This would add approximately 45 new parking spaces. Alternative parking,across Hwy 10 has been looked at as well,but the safety issue of crossing Hwy 10 is a big concern. The idea's of an overpass or tunnel under Hwy 10 have been looked at,but no decision has been made to date. NOTE: HRA MEETING AT 5:00PM,AUGUST 25TH. LOCATION: LIONS PARK NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETING,AUGUST 18TH, LOCATION, CITY HALL This is expected to be a two year project,with phase I being the Main street bluff block and phase II being the Jackson Square block. Get you voice heard and attend these meetings! Farmers Market: We have learned that the farmers market will not be coming to downtown Jackson • square,as previously hoped. The insurance carrier no longer will insure this event.