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November 19, 2012 - Part II, page 7 - PPoolliicciieess The Task Force developed the following Policies to be used as a framework for the long term Plan and Specific Area Strategies: 1. Through the Task Force Mission Statement, it has been determined that the Study Area needs to be redefined and that substantial redevelopment efforts will most likely occur in the future as a response to the market. In order to respond to these changes, a comprehensive redevelopment framework is necessary to guide both private and public investment/reinvestment efforts to ensure that the goals of the community are met in the short and long term. 2. The Mississippi and Elk Rivers define downtown’s uniqueness and history; these should be emphasized both as a recreational amenity and as an asset enhancement for redevelopment opportunities. 3. Explore opportunities for public access improvements and activity generation at the Mississippi River, Elk River, Handke Stadium, Lion’s Park and River’s Edge Commons Park in order to achieve a sense of place and connection to the community. 4. Achieve the preservation of historic character by a wide range of strategies, e.g. new construction design standards to appear traditional, rehabilitation, interpretive signage and special events. 5. Identify and agree as a community those buildings that best represent the historic nature of Elk River’s past and promote programs that will assist in the rehabilitation of those residential and commercial buildings. 6. North of Highway 10 should not be an extension of the core downtown. The land uses on the north side should: a. Not be in competition with the core downtown b. Compliment the core downtown in terms of design, transportation, pedestrian movement and market opportunities, and c. Include employment centers to bring daytime users and jobs (e.g. office/medical) to support the retail in the core downtown. d. Include opportunities for draws; activity centers, plazas, etcetera that add visibility and identity to the area. 7. Responding to redevelopment opportunities are critical to the area. Recognizing that redevelopment is more costly and riskier than greenfield development, market triggered redevelopment should be encouraged and assisted.