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i1ick , Request for Action River To Item Number Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Special Meeting November 6,2017 Amanda Othoudt,EDD Item Description Reviewed by Downtown Visualization Document Cal Portner,City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Review Proposal for the creation of a downtown visualization document. Background/Discussion Mississippi Connections was adopted by the City Council on December 3,2012,and outlines streetscape improvements and destination enhancements within the study area,including downtown.The plan states desired streetscape improvements should not only reflect the plan elements,but be sensitive to the area's unique historic context, the pedestrian view and public access opportunities to the Mississippi River. At the March 2017 Downtown Rivers Edge meeting,the group approved bench, flower pot,and bike rack designs which was approved by the Council on March 6,2017. The Council expressed concerns with the bike racks and indicated the existing bench should remain with the new addition. They also directed staff to request the HRA allocate funding from the Other Professional Services line item. On May 1,2017,the HRA discussed the purchase of downtown fixtures and suggested postponing the issue to allow more time understand the overall downtown vision including tree up lighting and new street light poles before allocating funding. Staff got quotes to develop a Street Furniture Manual and 4 before/after visualizations of a downtown. WSB proposed to develop a manual with internal stakeholder feedback and finalize the visualizations. The document will serve as a visual document for the city and our stakeholders for implementation of a uniform downtown framework. WSB presented the proposal at the October 2,2017,meeting. The HRA directed staff to hold a joint work session with the Downtown Association to discuss the vision and proposal presented by WSB for stakeholder feedback and expects the association to be prepared with images of the type of permanent fixtures they want and designate placement. Financial Impact In 2017,the HRA budgeted$20,000 for the implementation of the downtown plan.The creation of this document will draw upon$10,908 from the Other Professional Services line item. Attachments • WSB Proposal dated September 14,2017 The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [ 011111E1:11service, and communityengagement that encourages and inrpires�irorperity NATU