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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes Page 2 December 3, 2001 Redevelopment Study area are potentially historically significant. Steve indicated that the Heritage Preservation Commission has reviewed the proposals and is recommending that the HRA hire Carole Zellie to complete the study within the$12,000 budget. Steve explained that the State Historic Preservation Office requires a Phase II,which evaluates the buildings identified as potentially significant during Phase 1 before they can be razed. He indicated Phase II was not included in any of the proposals. COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO HIRE CAROL ZELLIE TO COMPLETE THE CONTEXT STUDY FOR ELK RIVER INCLUDING PHASE I AND AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE OF PHASE II. COMMISSIONER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION.THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Core Central Business District Concept Refinement Catherine Mehelich indicated that in October the HRA began steps to develop a concept for the redevelopment within the Core CBD. She noted that since that meeting, staff has met with members of the development community for the purpose of receiving input regarding redevelopment in the Core CBD.Jim Prosser of Ehlers and Associates relayed the feedback received from the developers on the concept refinement and redevelopment process. Commissioner Toth arrived at 5:35 p.m. The I-IRA reviewed the Preliminary Concept Summary.The following amendments were • made by the I-RA: A. Delete"such as children's theater"under Problem Statements. B. Add the following to the end of the first Goal—"by making a connection to the rest of the community and utilizing the riverfront location." The HRA identified this revised first goal statement as the primary goal for the CBD. Chris Leeseberg,Planner/Park Planner,presented downtown redevelopment concept options. He presented five options including one option of doing nothing and another option of starting with a clean slate. The HRA discussed all of the options. The following issues evolved from the discussion: • Disapprove of not allowing a left turn from Otsego • New developments should ensure adequate parking • The need to keep Jackson Square as parking • Access to the downtown is a necessary component of any Highway 10 improvement project • Some type of housing development is necessary to enhance the retail • Service oriented businesses for the downtown area are important Catherine encouraged the commissioners to review the options during the next month, to make notes on their concept drawings,and to be prepared to give staff direction with • specific ideas at the January HRA meeting.