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HRA Special Meeting Minutes <br /> February 10, 1997 <br /> Page 3 <br /> 5. Discuss Format of EDA Industrial Base Action Plan <br /> Paul led the HRA in formulating an action plan for downtown redevelopment <br /> issues as follows: <br /> Design Theme Issues <br /> 1. What is the issue? <br /> -Design theme <br /> 2. Why is this an issue? <br /> -visual image <br /> -uniformity <br /> -aesthetics <br /> -appealing <br /> -parameters <br /> 3. What are the consequences of not addressing this issue? <br /> -status quo <br /> -deterioration <br /> 4. What are the practical alternatives, dreams or visions we might pursue to <br /> address this strategic issue? <br /> -sign grants <br /> -communication <br /> -theme <br /> -expand '88 theme <br /> -sign and ordinance criteria <br /> -core area very visual <br /> Redevelopment Sites Issue <br /> 1. What is the issue? <br /> -Redevelopment sites (what areas/sites should be redeveloped in CBD) <br /> 2. Why is this an issue? <br /> -rescue CBD <br /> -save from deterioration <br /> -increase tax base <br /> 3. What are the consequences of not addressing this issue? <br /> -private market/would take too long <br /> -cost of redevelopment <br /> -areas in disrepair, continue <br /> -declining rents <br /> -less desirable businesses move in <br /> 4. What are the practical alternatives, dreams or visions we might pursue to <br /> address this strategic issue? <br /> -identify areas based on criteria which are redevelopment areas <br /> -prioritize areas <br /> • <br /> -programs/funding mechanisms <br />