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HRA Minutes Page 3 October 22,2001 Jim Prosser discussed the design guideline concepts that the HRA had created during the redevelopment planning process with staff and following results of the recent Maxfield Research Group market analysis. • Mixed use • Consider historical context study • Gateway orientation • Traditional downtown design • Brick, stucco, stone materials • Increased density • Pedestrian orientation • Strengthen connection to city The HRA concurred with the guidelines with the exception of the Gateway orientation. The HRA concluded that the word"Gateway" should be changed to "Cornerstone."The HRA offered the following suggestions to the design guideline list. • Increase exposure to the riverfront • Visual breaks in the building design Mr. Prosser discussed the"next steps"in the process. • Meet with developers for preliminary concept ideas • • Evaluate historical context study • Prepare concept refinement with the HRA • Prepare communication plan for the public • Prepare RFP materials • Define contextual issues (overpass,riverfront trails, etc.) The HRA discussed the issue of communication. Mayor Klinzing suggested that special interest groups be identified to be informed of and/or be a part of the project. 6. Presentation of City Housing Plan Catherine Mehelich indicated that at the February 2001 HRA meeting the HRA authorized the Central MN Housing Partnership to complete an analysis of the housing market condition of the city. Catherine introduced Lisa Graphenteen of the Central MN Housing Partnership. Lisa Graphenteen presented the results of the housing study. She discussed the following key points of the study: • The City will continue to face strong population and household growth • The largest population growth has occurred in the 25-44 and 5-17 age categories • The median age is 32 years • RENTAL HOUSING— • • Tight market with a low vacancy rate