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Housing & Redevelopment Authority Page 2 <br />June 6, 2005 <br />----------------------------- <br />Councilmember Kuester questioned if they would be approving the concept map and action <br />steps as provided by staff. She stated she is not comfortable with approving the areas <br />around Jackson Avenue due to unknowns about marketability, parking, building height, and <br />transportation issues until the HRA can complete more research on the area. <br />Chair Wilson stated the HRA has been struggling with the option for/and uses for the <br />Jackson Avenue area. <br />Ms. Mehelich stated this item can be brought back to the HRA in August. She stated the <br />HRA could review land uses and discuss specifically the types of land uses they would like to <br />see in this area. <br />4. Open Mike <br />There was no one present for Open Mike. <br />5. Downtown Revitalization Project Update <br />Ms. Mehelich stated the deadline for completion of the King Avenue parking lot is July 4, <br />2005. <br />Relocation of Downtown Flagpole and Gazebo <br />Ms. Mehelich indicated the Council will discuss at its meeting this evening the following <br />options available for relocating the flagpole from its current downtown location. <br />• American Legion-Expressed interest in locating the flagpole to the Veteran's <br />Memorial site located in Mn/DOT right-of-way along Highway 10 or at the Legion. <br />Mn/DOT would not allow the flagpole on their right of way as it creates a liability if <br />it were to fall onto Highway 10. <br />^ City Park-The Parks and Recreation Commission determined the flagpole would be <br />out of scale for the Downtown Rivers Edge Park. <br />^ King Avenue Parking Lot-Installation of the flagpole would remove four parking <br />spaces. <br />She stated the HRA could consider using some of its funds to relocate the flagpole. She <br />further stated that Guardian Angels is interested in obtaining the roof of the downtown <br />gazebo. <br />Chair Wilson stated he would like to see the flagpole remain downtown and thought the <br />King Avenue parking lot would be a good location. He stated he would be willing to spend <br />HRA funds for the relocation. <br />Commissioner Kuester questioned if Cretex was contacted to see if they had any interest in <br />sharing some of the relocation costs. Ms. Mehelich stated they have not been contacted for <br />assistance. <br />Councilmember Lieser stated the flagpole should remain downtown. <br />Chair Wilson stated he would like to see the gazebo go to Guardian Angels. <br />