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November 19, 2012 - Part III, page 2 - <br />Priority Projects <br />The following strategies are a reflection of the Task Force’s <br />consensus priorities. <br /> <br />Short Term (0 – 2 Years) <br /> After City approval on final design, secure an agreement with <br />MnDOT regarding potential funding sources. <br /> <br /> Identify current property owners’ and businesses’ interest in <br />redevelopment efforts both north and south of Highway 10. <br /> <br /> Identify and promote housing rehabilitation financing programs <br />that are provided by other entities and applicable to the study area. <br /> <br /> Work with Municipal Utilities to relocate outdoor storage located <br />along the Elk River and secure property to create a public access <br />opportunity. <br /> <br /> Amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning ordinances to <br />match the Illustrative Land Use Plan. <br /> <br /> Implement a Downtown District signage plan., including parking <br />and directional signage <br /> <br /> Establish historical point of view context signage. <br /> <br /> Review and as necessary update strategies identified within the <br />2007 Downtown Parking Study. <br /> <br /> Work with State Historic Preservation Office to determine <br />structural and financial feasibility to preserve the “Brick and S. <br />Main Blocks” and if applicable for the blocks north of Highway 10. <br /> <br /> Conduct a survey of residential properties to identify and establish <br />a historic residential neighborhood district. <br /> <br /> Create concept drawings for an integrated trail system and work <br />with affected landowners an implementation strategy. <br /> <br /> Develop and promote a wide variety of people-generating activities <br />in addition to current scheduled activities in River’s Edge <br />Commons Park. <br /> <br /> Identify key parcels for archeological digs along the riverfront in <br />partnership with landowners. <br /> <br /> Develop design standards that embody the spirit and intent of the <br />long range plan for new construction in the core downtown area. <br /> <br /> Communicate with School District on long term plans for their <br />office building. <br /> <br /> Direct a portion of City marketing funds to assist in the <br />recruitment of highly desirable businesses to the core downtown <br />(e.g. hotel, fine dining, banquet facility). <br /> <br /> Create through the HRA a redevelopment policy regarding <br />capitalizing a redevelopment fund and parameters for purchasing <br />parcels. <br /> <br /> Establish educational opportunities to encourage code compliance <br />and improvements by property owners within the entire study area. <br /> <br /> Establish educational opportunities to encourage code compliance <br />and improvements by property owners within the entire study area. <br /> <br /> Identify a partner housing organization to fund and support a <br />selective housing removal and rebuilding program. <br /> <br /> Analyze the need for a single family and duplex rental units <br />licensing program.