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Item #7.2 City of Elk River MEMORANDUM TO: Housing & Redevelopment Authority FROM: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development DATE: August 25, 2003 SUBJECT: Downtown Revitalization Project Update — Response to Issues of Concern directed by HRA and City Council This memo provides a response to many of the issues raised at the July 28, 2003 meeting. Such issues include, but are not limited to:parking, residential tenants, and Jackson Square property. Members of the Planning Department,the City Engineer, and the City Attorney have assisted in compiling the responses. The HRA will be asked to provide staff with direction on those items it feels more information is needed. Attachments • Illustration of Additional Temporary Parking • Lettter from Ms.Mary Bujold,Maxfield Research, Inc.,dated August 20, 2003 • Page 97, Elk River Historic Contexts&Phase II Downtown Commercial Area Study • Memo to HRA from Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC),January 27, 2003 • Minutes of July 10, 2003 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting • Information- Illustration of Wal-Mart and Downtown Parking Areas Project Goals and Objectives The HRA will recall that the primary goal of the Downtown Revitalization Project is: "...to assure the long-term viability of downtown by making a connections to the rest of the community and by utilizing the riverfront location. Redevelopment will enhance downtown Elk River's role as a residential,retail and commercial area and also revitalization investment in the Downtown Business District." MetroPlains Development was selected the developer based on the HRA's belief that they • were best suited to meet the primary goal of the downtown revitalization project.