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ver 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 City of Elk River Request for Proposals 171st Focused Area Study~F S'I~ Project Description The Elk River Economic Development Authority (EDA) and City Council has indicated its desire to conduct a study that establishes a strategy to complement and maximize the use and development of certain properties that lie along the 171x` Avenue corridor, with specific focus on the City property known as Gateway Business Park. The Gateway property will play a significant role in any future development in this area. Additionally, the immediate adjacent properties can be important contributors as this area develops. The FAST will provide short and long range guidelines for new development which could include retail, professional and light industrial, and possible redevelopment opportunities within the boundaries of the study. The FAST will also help establish expectations for land uses and design guidelines in the Business Park as well as in and around the Northstar Commuter Rail station. Scope of Work • The study focus area is along 1715` Avenue, between Hwy. 10 and the BNSF railroad tracks, south to 165` Avenue -highlighted by Gateway Business Park (in blue outline on attached aerial photo). • Determine development and redevelopment potential based on opportunities and constraints identified by land use scenarios. - Mixed use projects. - Transit complementing uses. • Gateway Business Park: - Determine highest and best use. - Develop design standards. - Preparation of development concepts. - Contact adjacent property owners to obtain input and expectations of the area's development. - Develop list of amenities to capture, maximize and market the unique attributes of the site, its location within Energy City, and its link to the new Northstar Corridor Transit station. • Estimate timing of development based on market conditions. • Complete review with EDA, Planning Commission and City Council.