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November 19, 2012 - Part III, page 3 - <br /> <br /> Establish neighborhood groups to assist in promoting coordinated <br />housing improvements throughout the area. <br /> <br /> Conduct historic context study for blocks north of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />Mid Term (3 – 5 Years) <br /> Create interpretive signs highlighting historic occurrences along the <br />Mississippi River trail after trail is installed. <br /> <br /> Partner with Elk River Area Arts Alliance to explore funding <br />concepts for an arts center within the study area. <br /> <br /> Establish a façade restoration financing program for maintenance <br />and upkeep of the “Brick and S. Main Blocks”. <br /> <br /> Finalize roadway design for north Highway 10 and related <br />intersection improvements. Start the implementation process to <br />create new roadway improvements north of Highway 10. <br /> <br /> Develop a rental housing inventory and monitoring system that will <br />serve as the basis for future program development. <br /> <br /> <br /> Explore alternative models for multi-family housing that serve as a <br />catalyst for private development. <br /> <br /> Implement a trail system along the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. <br /> <br /> <br />On-going <br /> Based on demand, work with property owners and development <br />community on redevelopment proposals. <br /> <br /> Create a roadway connection that links Jackson Avenue to Lion’s <br />Park Drive. <br /> <br /> City partnering with property owners and the development <br />community to implement redevelopment projects that meet the <br />community vision. <br /> <br /> Expanded parks programming aimed at attracting residents to the <br />area. <br /> <br /> Promote programs that encourage single family residential <br />rehabilitation. <br /> <br /> Continue to assist in the recruitment of highly desirable businesses <br />to the core downtown (e.g. hotel, fine dining, banquet facility). <br /> <br /> Continuously seek and secure opportunities to expand funding <br />sources. <br /> <br /> Work toward full participation and renovation of the “Brick and S. <br />Main Blocks”. <br /> <br /> Work with the City Council and City Boards and Commissions on <br />continuous review and modifications to the Plan, as needed.