6. HRSR 01-03-2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Elk -~ River MEMORANDUM TO: Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Heidi Steinmetz Assistant Director of Economic Develo ment ~~ P DATE: January 3, 2005 SUBJECT: King Avenue Parking Lot Task Force Update Background At last month's HRA meeting, staff provided preliminary information to the HRA about the King Avenue Parking Lot Task Force, including the purpose of the Task Force. Since that time, confusion arose regarding the purpose. The Task Force is specific to the King Avenue Parking Lot. The purpose is to gather design input and develop enforcement options for the King Avenue Parking Lot from property/business owner representatives from each downtown block. Before each Task Force member committed to the Task Force, staff discussed the specific purpose with them over the phone and a follow up letter was provided restating the purpose. Issue The following details are currently available regarding the Task Force: Meeting Freduency In preparation of the anticipated construction of the King Avenue Parking Lot for Spring 2005, the Task Force will meet the first Tuesday of each month from January through May of 2005. Each meeting will have a specific agenda. The first meeting will include an overview of the Downtown Revitalization Project and a presentation from City Engineer Terry Maurer regarding the preliminary design concept of the King Avenue Parking Lot. Meeting Facilitation In addition to staff, the King Avenue Parking Lot Task Force meetings will be facilitated by Lisa Raduenz of LJR, Inc. Transportation Consultants & Planners. The City's financial advisor, Ehlers and Associates, suggested that an outside transportation/parking firm be involved to provide an impartial viewpoint to the discussions. In addition, Police Chief Jeff Beahen, City Engineer Terry Maurer, Street Superintendent Phil Hals, and Vern Hanson of MetroPlains Development will be involved at appropriate meetings.