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Rivers Edge Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, August 8, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 8AM in the Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. Present: Jim Rudolph, Patti Hipsag, Wendy Simenson, Roger Hebeisen, Dave Rymanowski, John Houlton, Tony Mikols, Patrick Grace, Heidi Steinmetz Treasurers Report: Jim Reported that there is $1,921.16 in the treasury. At this time we have only received dues from the following: Antiques Downtown, Elk River Chiropractic, Kemper Drug, Cliff Lundberg and The Bank of Elk River. (Please send your dues in to Jim Rudolph at the Bank of Elk River or Drop off at Kemper Drug) We are still waiting on payment for the ArtSoup Trolley from MetroPlains Management and C&S Builders. Secretary's Report: minutes were corrected to change the last secretary's report that John seconded the motion to accept them and it was actually Bill who seconded the motion. Minutes were accepted. (Roger moved, Dave Seconded) Old Business: City Update: Heidi told jus that the fence around Jackson Place will possibly be down by late September and the street restored to two way traffic. The Bluffs are waiting to receive a certificate of occupancy for people to move in. Planters to Mums: Meryl wants direction on planting Mums after Labor Day. Her goal is to move the roses to Handke Stadium and replace them with Mums. The Mums she will purchase will be ones that will withstand the winter. Meryl will ask businesses to "Adopt a Pot" for $20. The adoption papers say that the business promises to water the pot a minimum of twice weekly and has the option of bringing the mum home after Halloween or will allow Meryl to plant it in the Handke Stadium Perennial Garden. The adoption also states that Meryl will assure the business of getting your flower pot back next spring. Street Dance/Sidewalk Sale: August 18`h is the scheduled date. Fred is looking for people to help at the gate. Price will be $6 at night. Main Street will be closed between the Park and McCoys. The Music will have to be on the street. Talk to the City about turning off the water in the park at dark to prevent mishaps. Last year we split the advertising in the Star/News with McCoys. A motion was made by Jim and seconded by Roger to help pay for the ad. The motion carried. Fred is going to get a sidewalk sale/street dance banner printed to hang on the side of Kemper Drug. Parking Discussion Recap from July Meeting with Scott Clark and Chief Beahen: Karen Attiya, Beth Ramsey, Marcy VanValkenburg, Sharon Hvorka and Wendy met with Scott Clark and Chief Beahen to discuss ways to make parking in the King Ave Lot more business friendly. Karen said that not having parking for the apartments above Old Main was causing problems with getting renters. Many of us have part time employees or people that only need parking 2 days a month and it would be helpful to have designated spots for parking rather than having to try and pass permits back and forth. Some businesses have employees that start work before 6AM and the lot is posted no parking then. Scott Clark and Chief Beahen listened to our concerns but could not make any changes in the parking rules at this time. When the parking study is presented it will hopefully shed more light on these issues.