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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 4 <br /> June 3,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Ms. Othoudt stated she could invite them to participate. <br /> Commissioner Blesener asked about the best way to include Parks and Recreation <br /> Commissioners,the HRA, and staff. Would there be additional meetings with them <br /> or should the EDA get a list of priorities from them? <br /> Mr. Leighton stated it could be a mix. He suggested having them sit in on the <br /> meeting or having an internal conversation with them. It may be better to get <br /> Planning involved once they are at the point of determining what belongs in certain <br /> locations. <br /> Commissioner Ovall stated a strategic plan and vision needs to stick to the "long <br /> game". <br /> Mr. Leighton stated the EDA is the implementer. Different commissions or staff <br /> could help to flesh out certain aspects of the plan. <br /> Mr. Blesener was intrigued by how the EDA could assist with tourism. <br /> Mr. Leighton explained tourism and marketing maybe narrowly defined and they <br /> may want to broaden them. Are th other aspects. : urism and marketing that <br /> may be opportunities? <br /> Owl <br /> Commissioner Wagner added the ultipurpose Facility as a destination. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard added a physical barrier could be the river. In addition, <br /> when talking about marketing and tourism, should we leverage our city as being a <br /> waterfront community? .. <br /> Mr. Oeher,asked if there as a trail system or amenities near the river. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard said there were some options to expand the trail system by <br /> the river. Perhaps Elk River should put focus on capturing the river as a physical <br /> amenity. <br /> Mr.Leighton asked if Active Elk River included trail expansions on the river. <br /> Commissioner Wagner responded citizens have been looking into putting a dock <br /> downtown. Active Elk River will address joining some disconnected trails in single <br /> family home areas. <br /> Mr. Leighton commented that, at this stage, the EDA does no have to sort out who <br /> would do what. The purpose is just to generate ideas and discuss them again in the <br /> future. <br /> Commissioner Christianson addressed retail vibrancy. He often hears Elk River <br /> needs more restaurants and local"mom and pop" retail. It would be useful to <br /> identify areas to target expansion in Elk River. <br /> rar <br /> IN"A" ' 'fVAE <br />