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Downtown Elk River Improvement History 1970-2000 Page 2 of, 117 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. 1994 A Riverwalk Corridor Committee is formed to spearhead riverwalk effort. A Riverwalk Plan (Hoisington-Koegler Group Inc.) is developed for the CBD, and is envisioned for the beginning of a trail system along the river. • Interpretive walk/bike trail depicting early transportation history of region 1996 The city applies for an ISTEA grant to fund the Riverwalk Project, but the application is rejected. Phasing of the project is considered but no action is taken. 1997 The HRA acquires the King and Main site and removes the existing structures. The proposal to immediately redevelop the site with a 12,000 commercial building falls though. A number of other concepts for the site are later proposed, but none materialize. 1998 The HRA hires Theresa Washburn to lay the foundation for developing a downtown plan master plan. Ms. Washburn submits the Central Business District Action Plan in January of 1999. Implementation of the Action Plan begins but participation levels from citizens drop. • Public Improvement Goals: plan to utilize river, art center, pedestrian pathway, beautification plan • Private Improvement Goals: sign ordinance, fascade improvements to highlight historic character, interior standards, new construction to compliment historic character • Activities & Events Goals: Heritage Festival, develop winter festival, develop mural event • Business Activity Goal: complete market analysis 1999 The EDA, Council, and HRA review the Strategic Plan for Economic Development and lower downtown's priority.