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-2- <br /> Zack Johnson , Downtown Redevelopment Plan Outline <br /> Chairman Schumacher reported that he and Zack Johnson had <br /> met with the Downtown Task Force to get input on the Redevelopment <br /> Plan. A memorandum with their suggestions was circulated . The <br /> need for a traffic flow and parking plan was discussed and the <br /> Commissioners felt this should be detailed in the plan . The cost <br /> of Mr. Johnson ' s plan was discussed, with the Commissioners <br /> commenting it was too high in cost . Zack Johnson joined the <br /> discussion at 8 : 15 p.m. Chairman Schumacher asked him what type <br /> of plan, legally, the HRA has to have . Mr. Johnson said there <br /> has to be an overall plan (Economic Development or Redevelopment) <br /> and that specific tax increment projects would flow from that . <br /> The overall plan would set broad policy. It was asked how specific <br /> Mr. Johnson would get in his plan . He said he would make <br /> recommendations block by block , including types of business <br /> development , parking and traffic flow, private and public <br /> improvements needed , tax increment feasibility, etc . Chairman <br /> Schumacher asked about doing a preliminary feasibility study <br /> to see if a redevelopment plan and tax increment financing numbers <br /> would work. Zack said it could be done , but would be a general <br /> type of thing. The cost of the Redevelopment Plan was discussed <br /> at length. Mr. Johnson stated that depending on information <br /> gathered from community members $500 here or there could be cut . <br /> Mr. Johnson also said he had discussed with Chairman Schumacher <br /> expanding the redevelopment area to 12 blocks for an additional <br /> $2 , 000. <br /> It was decided to consult with Mr . Sellergren on the minimum <br /> redevelopment plan needed . Chairman Schumacher will talk with <br /> him and request his presence at the next meeting if deemed <br /> necessary. The Commissioners decided to also meet with the <br /> Downtown Task Force at an informal work session for further <br /> input on Zack Johnson ' s plan . <br /> Policies and Procedures <br /> This item was tabled until the next meeting . <br /> Other Business <br /> Commissioner Duitsman said that he would like a financial <br /> report at all meetings . <br /> Adjournment <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 10 :20 p .m. <br /> Respectfully submitted , <br /> Donald A . S humacher , Chairman <br />