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..-c./ --\K c / �' . ty of tItem# 7,e- 1KMEMORANDUM• River TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planner DATE: February 10, 1999 SUBJECT: CBD Visioning Update Overview The City of Elk River and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority recognized that downtown redevelopment was an initiative of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and would be a focus for 1998. In March, representatives from the City of Monticello presented Monticello's plan for revitalizing their downtown area. Also in March, the HRA decided that a facilitator should be hired to help outline a vision for the downtown area. In June 1998, it was decided to hired Theresa Washburn as a consultant to run • a visioning process for the Central Business District. The process was begun on September 24, 1998 with a community meeting to generate interest and commitment to the process. The attendance was good which set the stage for an all day retreat on October 23, 1998. The second meeting was also viewed as a success with a great turnout and enthusiasm. The participants include people representing business, arts, the school, city staff, and local residents. The Process On September 24, 1998, the consultant, Theresa Washburn, held a community meeting to generate interest and commitment to the Visioning process. On October 23, 1998, an all day visioning retreat consisting of residents, business interests and Staff was held for the following purposes: • Identify the CBD boundaries, links and potential redevelopment areas. • Identify future business and services in the CBD • Identify list of physical design projects in CBD • Identify list of Events in the CBD • Identify organizations to be involved in the process 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD & Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425