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Rivers Edge Meeting Minutes February 14, 2007 Present: Bill Maertz, Bill Houlton, Scott Clark, Heidi Steinmetz, Tony Mikols, Jeff Gongoll, Fred McCoy, Wendy Simenson, Patti Hipsag, Roger Hebeison, Dave Rymanowski Treasurers Report: 2332.52 in Treasury Secretary's Report: Minutes were approved as written Old Business: City Update: Bluff project appears to be on schedule, although Fred thought they maybe behind the time line that was handed out by them last summer. As of now, there are 41 condo units pre-sold. Jackson project is at least 2 months behind. The Downtown Parking Focus Group has already had two meetings. The Downtown members of the group are Keith Holme, Tamara Ackerman, Bill Houlton, Jeff Krueger, Fred McCoy, Pat Dwyer, Dave Rymanowski and representatives of Jackson Square and the Bluffs Block Projects. City Staff representatives are Cathy Mehelich, Police Chief Beahen and Scott Clark. Larry Toth from HRA and Nick Zerwas from the City Council are also in the focus group. The groups tasks are; to develop and recommend modifications to the city's regulatory and administrative parking permit process, to develop and recommend policies for transition of employee parking to the periphery of downtown and to develop analysis and recommend policies for future consideration of a parking ramp. Heidi gave us a detailed report on the redevelopment task force. The meetings are open for you to attend and listen to discussion. The Downtown Redevelopment Task Force is looking at developing a master plan for developing in and around the Downtown Area. They are looking at an area bounded by School Street, to Freeport St, across Main Street all the way to Tipton Street. The gist of what she said can be found in the attachment to the minutes. Heidi told us that the tax assessment values of downtown will be going up. According to the States Sales Valuation Report, Elk River was well below the recommended base level for taxation. Holiday open house appeared to be a success, except for the cold weather. Having the Creative Genius Building helped with the cold. There was talk of moving the date for this years Holiday open House to the following weekend. New Business: The Chamber Business Expo will be March 25~' l OAM to 3PM at Elk River High School. Jeff was interested in someone providing a Food Vendor Booth, Fred McCoy expressed interest in this. Tony and Patti decided to get a booth together, but will have it as a Rivers Edge Booth, so that other downtown businesses can participate. A flier was handed out by Bill Maertz that outlined some of the events and artists that have been scheduled to perform in the new park. Riverfest Music Schedule June 21, Bill Isles, Folk Music June 28, Killer Hayseeds, Country/ Rock July 12, Minneapolis Police Band, Brass Band July 19, Sounds of Hope, International Song and Dance July 26, Michael Monroe, Folk Also on July 26, Parks & Rec will be hosting a canoe trip ending at Riverside Park in time for the evening concert and a catered dinner. August 2, Bill Koncar, Polka