4.5.6. HRSR 06-17-1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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includes additional landscaping around the Elk River Utilities building. • Based on the outcome of the long term plan for the Utilities building, the second phase of the landscaping will either be installed later this year or held off until a redevelopment scenario takes place whereby the landscape plan can be amended accordingly. Attached is a plant schedule along with the associated cost for each of the landscaping items. The project has been broken into two phases as follows: • Phase I - $ 6,653.00 • Phase II - Total $ 9,016.00 • Rock /Wood Chip $ 1.000.00. $10,016.00 The HRA's 1996 budget did not include funds specifically for landscaping of the downtown parking lot. However, the budget did include the following line items: • Reserve for future projects - $10,000 • Evans and Main parking lot development - $12,000 • Railroad Drive parking lot improvements - $25,000 • Riverfront - $20,000 • In order to complete the landscaping in the downtown parking lot, the HRA may wish to consider reallocating funds from one of these identified line items to complete the downtown parking lot. Staff would suggest that the HRA consider utilizing a portion of the $25,000 dedicated to the Railroad Drive parking lot improvements to complete the landscaping in the downtown parking lot. The Railroad Drive parking lot improvements will most likely become a 1997 project as it is unlikely a design of that parking lot will be done before the master plan for downtown is completed. Furthermore, it seems reasonable that before moving on to another project, last year's project be completed in its entirety. Schedule of Improvements Assuming the HRA approves the funds to compete the plan, staff will be working with Phil Hals to coordinate the improvements. We are hopeful the project can be completed in the next two to three weeks. Work will most likely begin along Highway 10 and proceed towards the interior of the parking lot. Once the project begins, it should be completed within a week. Prior to commencing work, staff will notify the businesses and give them information relative to the project and time schedule.