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ITII~I ~ 5.3. ver MEMORANDUM TO: Housing & Redevelopment Authority FROM: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic DATE: August 7, 2006 Development ~~~~/ SUBJECT: Consider Making Contribution toward Downtown Marketing Special Event for 2006 and 2007 Attachments • River's Edge Meeting July 12, 2006 Meeting Minutes and August 9, 2006 Agenda Background Staff has been working with the River's Edge Downtown Business Association to assist in additional marketing of the downtown businesses during the construction period. The staff report from the Assistant Director of Economic Development outlines the recent and ongoing marketing efforts being provided. Issue As noted in the attached River's Edge meeting minutes and upcoming agenda, the group is planning a sidewalk sales event and downtown block party to be held Saturday, August 26, 2006. Staff has been meeting with Fred McCoy of McCoy's Pub to discuss details of the event, city application and approval process, and to discuss street staging and signage needs. It is anticipated that the City Council will consider approval of the special event request and liquor license extension at its August 14`h meeting. The special event for the block party will likely require several city services, of which Mr. McCoy has requested the city's contribution, specifically: • Police security (2 FT officers) $750 • Barricades/Signage/Street Cleaning $450 (labor & materials) • Portable bathrooms $500 Total $1,700 Recommendation In accordance with the HRA's goal to assist in marketing the downtown businesses during this construction phase, staff recommends the HRA consider making a contribution toward the block party special event up to $2,000. In addition, staff recommends the HRA consider authorizing a contribution up to $2,000 toward a grand opening special event to be held in 2007 upon construction completion.