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Housing & Redevelopment Authority August 7, 2006 Page 2 She explained that the contractors ran into a delay identifying some storm sewer and fire hydrants that need to be relocated. Staff has confirmed that Highway 10 and Jackson will not need to be closed to perform this relocation work, however, the signals may need to be altered in order for this work to be completed. Ms. Mehelich stated that the Bluffs of Elk River are well underway and on schedule. Ms. Mehelich indicated that the blacktop on Main Street will be complete this week and all preparations are being made for Main Street to reopen Friday, August 11 as planned. She stated that the Bank of Elk River and the Bluffs of Elk River have negotiated a staging area which should allow for fewer interruptions during construction. She stated that prior to this agreement, the Bank did not have a staging area and this was expected to cause some traffic disruptions during construction. She also indicated that the parking stalls will remain straight M. Commissioner Toth questioned if the utility delay pertained to information provided by the city. Ms. Mehelich indicated that it did not and Flannery Construction is in the process of discussing the issue with their engineer and surveyor to see where the miscommunication occurred. Commissioner Motin questioned if Chief Beahen has reviewed the straight in parking. Ms. Mehelich indicated that he has and that the decision was made to continue parking as is so to not confuse people with additional signage and parking changes. Chair Wilson questioned how the traffic control downtown is working out. Ms. Mehelich indicated that they perform a number of duties downtown and it is working out well. Ms. Mehelich indicated that the City Council suggested changes to the River's Edge Commons Park to keep it in budget and that project has been rebid. She stated that depending on how the bids come back, the park could begin construction in September. Ms. Mehelich reviewed the Downtown Redevelopment Team Structure. 5.1. Consider Appo g HRA Commissioner to EDA Finance Committee Ms. Mehelich indicated that staff recently received an application for the Downtown Rehabilitation Micro Loan program from Olde Main Eatery. She explained that typically, Industrial Incentive Micro Loan Program applications are reviewed by the EDA Finance Committee for recommendation of approval or denial to the EDA. Per the Micro Loan Policy, Downtown Rehabilitation Financing Program loans are to be reviewed by an HRA member in conjunction with the EDA Finance Committee. The HRA appointed Commissioner Toth to serve as HRA representative on the EDA Finance Committee. 5.2. Downtown Marketing and Communications U� date Ms. Mehelich reviewed downtown marketing and communication issues. She indicated that staff estimated that the HRA's 2006 budgeted publishing line item of $12,500 would accommodate the remainder of this year's marketing/communication activities, but it appears that it not the case. She explained that marketing and communications are critical