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Ќ <br />MAIN AND GATES REDEVELOPMENT <br /> <br />The HRA acquired two properties in 2018 as part <br />of a redevelopment project tto align with the <br />Mississippi Connections Plan. <br /> <br />Four properties have been purchased and <br />negotiations continue with the remaining three <br />property owners. The redevelopment project will <br />include trail connectivity and access to downtown <br />Elk River. <br />PERMANENT FIXTURE POLICY <br />Our downtown attracts residents and visitors year-round for shopping and entertainment. They city has sought <br />enhance experiences with permanent fixtures meeting a high design standard. These include light poles, lighting <br />fixtures, benches, planters, trash and recycling receptacles, and bicycle racks. <br /> <br />The HRA adopted a policy to guide purchases and implementation. The goal is to provide for a safe, clean, and <br />accessible downtown, to preserve the vitality of the business district and to prevent blight. The HRA commit- <br />ted to allocating a portion of their annual budget permanent fixtures that improve the aesthetics and overall <br />experience for those visiting downtown Elk River. <br />BLIGHTED PROPERTIES FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM <br />Beaudry Oil & Propane completed the construction of a <br />7,216 square foot Truck Shop facility. The light mainte- <br />nance facility provides services for minor repairs including <br />oil changes, tire replacement, brake changes, and cleaning/ <br />detailing of their fleet vehicles. In 2017, the Truck Shop <br />received a $75,000 forgivable loan for the demolition of a <br />blighted residential property in conjunction with the devel- <br />opment of their new facility. <br />Ќ <br />