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MBA Minutes Page 2 October 22,2001 central business district (Highway 10 south to River). He noted that the main focus of the redevelopment project would involve the central business district. Jim Prosser reviewed the problem areas that he recognized in the core central business district. • Lacks investment focus • Lacks connection to the rest of the City • Fails to capitoli7e on the riverfront • Needs a transition role from retail core The HRA acknowledged the problem areas described by Mr. Prosser and recognized additional problems. • Lack of parking—perceived or real • Should include a draw such as a children's theater • Vehicle and pedestrian access • The affect of the future Highway 10 interregional corridor • Would like to see service oriented and some residential • If no action is taken, the change that will occur will be negative Jim Prosser reviewed the goals that he has recognized for the core central business district. • • Assure long term viability of downtown • Provide community focal point • Highlight riverfront location • Replace market/economic obsolete buildings • Strengthen commercial climate • Connect to the rest of the community The HRA acknowledged the goals described by Mr. Prosser and recognized additional goals. • Maintain the traditional character of the downtown. • Enhance the "pedestrian friendly" traditional character environment of the downtown • Recognize those buildings that have potential for revitalization • Maintain strong visual public access to the river Jim Prosser stated that in the future staff may be requesting proposals for the development. He suggested that the HRA define the area for redevelopment. The HRA discussed the area located north of the railroad tracks. It was decided that the area is in need of some work, but that the focus should remain on a more concentrated area in order to receive better proposals. The HRA also discussed the area west of the core downtown area. It was the consensus of the HRA that the main area of redevelopment would be the core downtown area, but that the areas west of downtown and north of Highway 10 would be made known to the developers.