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Downtown Elk River Improvement History • 1970 - 2000 1970 Elk River Central Business District Report is developed and provides general guidelines for physical appearance, movement patterns, and development potentials of the CBD for years 1970-1990. 1982 Elk River Downtown Redevelopment Plan establishes a long-range guide for evaluating physical improvements, developing zoning policies, establish priorities in capital improvements and identifying redevelopment opportunities. 1986 The City and Chamber work with the Governor's Design Team to develop an overall plan for the CBD. The river is stressed as an amenity to focus on. 1988 The Central Business District Redevelopment Project results in a theme for CDB fixtures, trees, and sidewalks in the downtown area. The project is paid for via assessments and City, HRA, and Utility funds. 1989 Following the purchase of the Hardware store site, the EDA improves the site for use as public green space. In 2000, the EDA turns the property over the City for parkland. 1990 Riprap is installed along the riverbank in the CBD for erosion control in 1990 and again in 1995. The project is funded by a grant from the Sherburne County Soil and Water Conservation District and matched by the City and HRA. 1990 The EDA and Dr. Tony Jarmoluk redevelop the NE corner of Main St. and Lowell Ave as a new dental clinic. 1992 The city demolishes the old creamery building and then assists the chamber in 1994 in relocating their building to the site. 1992 Parking lot at Jackson Square is improved by the HRA. In 1993 the city purchases the BNRR parking lots for CBD patrons and the HRA improves one of the lots in 1994. In 1995, improvements are made to the parking lot behind Kemper Drug. 1995 A Riverwalk plan is developed by Hoisington-Koegler for the CBD, and is envisioned for the beginning of a trail system along the river. •