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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 3 <br /> June 3,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> "Enough Housing Options" as a deterrent. Similarly, "Land Affordability"vs <br /> "Industrial Land Availability". These areas seem to contradict each other. <br /> Mr. Leighton said he has heard from Ms. Othoudt there is great access to <br /> transportation corridors and land may be more affordable the more north of the <br /> Twin Cities you go. <br /> Commissioner Wagner felt Elk River has not seen as much industrial development as <br /> other cities due to land affordability or availability (or lack thereo�. Is it because of <br /> urban service districts? <br /> Mr. Leighton encouraged the commission to send additional comments on the <br /> Assets,Deterrents,Threats chart to Mr. Othoudt. <br /> Mr. Leighton continued the workshop focusing on the range of potential the <br /> commissioners may see for Elk River. How does the commission see the list of <br /> opportunities as listed in the packet? <br /> Commissioner Westgaard discussed some possible additions to Catalyst Projects in <br /> the "What is the Opportunity for Elk River?" column listed in the packet including <br /> areas along Hwy 10 to 101, Hr, and city owned property <br /> adjacent to YAC. <br /> Mr. Leighton asked if these areas could beidentified on a map. <br /> Commissioner Blesener asked if they other redevelopment areas besides Main St <br /> and Gates Ave. <br /> Commissioner Ovall added Railroad Dr. <br /> Commissioner Blesener added the strip mall along Hwy 10 from the old elevator to <br /> the west across to Dairy Queen could use improvements. <br /> Commissioner Christianson agreed the strip mall seemed to struggle to keep <br /> businesses there. <br /> Mr. Leighton will compile a map that identifies the opportunities mentioned. <br /> Chair Tveite added the northwest corner of Proctor Rd and Hwy 10 across from <br /> Beaudry's should be added as well. <br /> Mr. Leighton asked about redevelopment projects and encouraged the commission <br /> to think about tools they may use and what might be required to do some of the <br /> work they are interested in doing. <br /> Commissioner Ovall wondered if it would be beneficial to have staff and Planning <br /> Commission members sit in on these meetings to avoid conflicting with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and what the market is demanding. <br /> rar <br /> IN"A" ' 'fVAE <br />