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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes April 1, 2019 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the City of Elk River as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 4-0. 7.4 Downtown Permanent Fixtures Update Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. Chair Toth asked if the plan was that city staff would be in charge of watering the planters. Ms. Othoudt stated the plan that was discussed in the downtown group was that city staff would be in charge of the watering and maintenance responsibility; however, the plan hasn't been finalized and details regarding financial and personnel resources for plant watering still need to be discussed. Chair Toth asked if the council has approved a budget and if not, could they add additional funds to cover staff time for watering and maintenance of the planters. Ms. Othoudt indicated they had not. She indicated this was more about if the HRA felt the request to purchase 24 basket hangers and 22 banner arms was in line with the Downtown Permanent Fixtures Policy. Commissioner Chuba asked about the light replacements. Ms. Othoudt stated they are testing out a specific light fixture near The Bank of Elk River. Commissioner Chuba asked about the banners and if they were permanent or rotating, and who would be providing them. Ms. Othoudt explained the banners are rotating and similar to the Highway 10 banners the city designs and hangs. She wasn't sure if outside groups would have access to designing banners for their own use and further discussion would have to be had to determine the banners and their usage. She explained they discussed the Downtown Association's contributions towards these items and their proposed 2020 purchase that would include flower baskets and flowers. Commissioner Eder stated she likes the idea of flowers in planters but before the HRA decides to approve the purchase of the basket hangers, they need to know who's paying for the flowers and who will maintain, water, and commit to the care and upkeep of them as well as a backup plan if fundraising isn't fulfilled. She stated there's nothing worse than empty or non -maintained flower baskets and feels the HRA needs more solid information before spending the $5000. Ms. Othoudt stated it's up to the HRA how to use these dollars if they require more information before making a purchasing decision.