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1988 — Elk River River -walk Project <br />Prepared by Brauer &Associates Ltd. <br />The report created a river -walk design and outlined the financial <br />feasibility for a new building on the former Hardware store site at <br />the south intersection of Jackson Avenue and Main Street. <br />Primary objectives included: <br />• Create more retail/service traffic via a restaurant <br />• Generate more interest in the Mississippi River via a <br />boardwalk trail <br />• Develop design standards for rehabilitation and new <br />construction <br />1994 — Mississippi River -walk Pathways Plan <br />Prepared by Hoisington-Koegler Group, Inc. <br />The planning process utilized a local committee to establish a <br />vision and cost estimate for developing the river -walk. <br />Primary objectives included: <br />• Create an interpretive walking/biking trail along the river <br />that depicts the early transportation history of the region <br />1998 — Central Business District Action Plan <br />Prepared by Tberesa Wlasbburn <br />The plan created the foundation for developing a downtown <br />master plan, and completing activities through working <br />committees. <br />Primary objectives included: <br />• Utilize the river, an arts center, pedestrian pathways and a <br />beautification plan <br />• Develop design standards for signage, fagade <br />improvements, interior improvements and new <br />construction. <br />• Develop activities and events (e.g. Heritage festival, <br />winter festival, mural event) <br />• Conduct a market analysis to assist business recruitment <br />1988 <br />e r -- <br />s ,} • <br />River Rive f—t pathway eiong the Mississippi - — -� <br />1994 <br />November 19, 2012 -Part I, page 23 - <br />