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Housing & Redevelopment Authority June 26, 2006 Page 3 Commissioner Kuester question I.A on the Work Plan Outline (whether Area 4 is part of the core downtown or should remain separate). She further stated the Heritage Preservation Commission might want to save some of these properties due to historical significance. Ms. Steinmetz stated the HRA and Council decided this area would be part of the core downtown. Ms. Mehelich stated the land use concept will be changing quite a bit in order to find the most realistic land use based on financial feasibility. Ms. Steinmetz stated the purpose right now is to narrow everything down to the most feasible concept before bringing it forward to other boards and commissions and the public for further comment. Commissioner Wilson stated he would like PID# 75-405-1960 included as part of Area C. Commissioner Toth questioned why two parcels near the clinic are not included in any of the redevelopment areas. Ms. Mehelich stated at least one of the properties has been acquired by the nearby clinic for a future parking lot and the city does not want to land lock them from any future expansion. The Commission concurred that they would like to see the block between Jackson Avenue, Irving Street (south of the water tower), 4th Street, and 5th Street included in the Area 4 financial modeling template. Downtown Revitalization Project Update Ms. Mehelich provided an update of the Downtown Revitalization Project. She stated the Jackson Place project had a successful closing on the transfer of property and construction will begin in a few weeks. She further stated information will be disseminated to the public regarding the closing of the Jackson Square parking lot and Jackson Avenue becoming a one-way during the construction process. Commissioner Toth stated the flower barrels in Rivers Edge Park need maintenance. Ms. Mehelich stated she would notify the Parks Department. Ms. Steinmetz provided a marketing update for the downtown project. A video promo was played for the Commission. Ms. Steinmetz noted that the video was playing frequently on the cable channel and thanked employee Jake Pace for a great job on the production. Commissioner Toth questioned if staff received any feedback from downtown business owners on the impact of the Main Street reroute and the construction work downtown. Ms. Steinmetz stated she received a few verbal comments and asked those individuals to submit a letter to the city but never received anything. Commissioner Motin stated he received a few comments from the Olde Main Eatery. 0