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City Council Minutes May 9, 1983 Page Two 4. Redevelopment Plan The City Administrator ind.cated that representatives of the Downtown Development Corporation and Kraus Ande son were present to review tentative plans for the Downtown Redevelopment Pro.ect. Mr. Rob Van Va1kenberg, Chairman of the Downtown Development Corporation, reviewed the Downtown Development Corporation's progress in the Downtown Redevelopment Project. Discussion was carried on regarding the plans, the method of financing, traffic studies, and the HRA's involvement. The purpose of the presentation was to keep the City Council informed of the progress on the Downtown Redevelopment Project. 5. Joint Powers Agreement with School District for Recreation Program The City Administrator indicated that the Joint Powers Agreement proposed between the City and School District is designed to implement a recreation program for the City of Elk River. The City Administrator indicated that he had met with Mr. George Zabee of the School District, Mr. Dennis Carlson of the Community Ed Office, and Mr. Mike O'Brien of the Recreation Board regarding the Recreation Program for the City of Elk River. The City Administrator indicated that the Joint Powers Agreement will be presented to the School Board for their review and approval at their May 10th meeting. Counci1member Duitsman indicated that he was in favor of a City Recreation Program sponsored by the School District and the City of Elk River. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he was also in favor of a Recreation Program for the community. General Discussion was carried on regarding the types of programs and budgeting that would be provided for the Recreation Program for 1983. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD'S AGREE- MENT. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5k 2. Light Standards The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Pat Donahue has requested that the over- head lines in the area of the Post Office be replaced by ground lines, and that the street lights be replaced. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council should address the questions of a street lighting standard as the standard could be brought into the downtown for the Downtown Redevelopment Project. The City Administrator indicated that the lighting for the new proposed bridge has been approved by the Elk River Utilities, and further indicated that he felt the lighting standards should be developed and approved by the City Council. Counci1member Duitsman indicated that he agreed that the City Council should look at a lighting standard for the City. Counci1member Duitsman further indicated that the Utilities could not donate street lights to the City any more, because of the cost. It was the consensus of the City Council to develop a design and light standard to be uniform throughout the downtown area of the City.