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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 June 7,2021 Commissioner Wagner asked how the prospects learn about the redevelopment opportunity. Ms. Eddy indicated the information is available via the city's website and also on LinkedIn. 7.3 Downtown Streetscape Discussion Ms. Fischer presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Ovall stated there are a few plans being proposed right now that effect the downtown and it is difficult to compartmentalize and priorities where this falls into the Comprehensive Plan update and the downtown plan and vision. He wondered if this plan would jive with the others and is it necessary or in the `right order' to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. He felt sticking with the current plan to focus on the traffic plan and possibility of the pedestrian bridge. He stated if they are successful with changing the traffic and flow, that changes what they do after that. Ms. Fischer stated the traffic plan is currently underway as well as finalizing the Comprehensive Plan update. Commissioner Wagner hesitated moving forward with a streetscape study now until the city knows what they want and how they can best direct a consultant in the correct direction, especially since we are not sure of the direction. Commissioner Chuba somewhat disagreed and would like to see some other concepts presented with a fresh set of eyes but noted the importance of being fiscally responsible with the costs associated with this study. Commissioner Wagner stated she felt it would be an expense that would not provide a full benefit if done now. It was the consensus of the HRA to keep this study on the back burner as a future possibility. 8. Adjournment Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green. y Tina Allard, City Clerk Toth air Housing& Redevelopment Authority