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Page 6 <br />Housing and Redevelopment Minutes <br />February 6, 2023 <br />diners, or Farmer's Market needs on Main Street. She agrees that sometimes we get stuck in <br />the weeds and might be able to sketch this out, but she doesn't want to discount the f <br />professional eye that could look at this space and emphasize where they see the farmer's <br />market, foot traffic, drive traffic, and restrooms to create what will be a very big highlight to <br />the downtown and the community. <br />Commissioner Ovall feels the ownership of the parking lot should be combined to have <br />better site control over the whole area. <br />The HRA discussed who should be involved in these decisions, just the HRA or other <br />boards and the council? <br />Chair Chuba asked if the HRA funding was appropriate for this type of thing. He hoped the <br />ownership of the parking areas could be united to ensure this will become what they hope it <br />could be. <br />Mr. O'Neil would like to verify the eligibility to use HRA funds, but redevelopment <br />authorities have been able to do good things with older parts of the community as this idea <br />is in line with supporting redevelopment and public use. He felt this project should be driven <br />by the HRA first and foremost, and then meet with the other boards, the council, and the <br />neighboring owner, noting the easement agreement spells out some guidance. He stated he'd <br />also like to catalog the restroom ideas to narrow down a scope and build momentum <br />towards one of the ideas, which will then lead to funding. <br />8. Adjournment <br />Chair Chuba adjourned the HRA meeting at 6:29 p.m. <br />