Laserfiche WebLink
<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020 <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority <br />Item Number <br />2.0 <br />Agenda Section <br />General Business <br />Meeting Date <br />February 25, 2021 <br />Prepared by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Item Description <br />Discuss Main/Gates Redevelopment <br />Reviewed by <br />Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br />Reviewed by <br />Zack Carlton, Planning Manager <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss and provide input for redevelopment expectations for Main/Gates project. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />In March of 2017, the HRA discussed establishing a Main and Gates Redevelopment Project in accordance with <br />the Mississippi Connections Plan. Over the last four years, the HRA has acquired and demolished seven properties <br />with one additional property potentially available for acquisition. As the redevelopment has taken shape over the <br />last several months staff has received interest from a handful of developers. <br /> <br />Following the Feb. 22 Joint Special Meeting, staff is seeking direction for the vision for the Main and Gates <br />Redevelopment Corridor. Staff will be able to incorporate this feedback into future conversations with potential <br />developers, include it in the request for proposals, and in the promotion and marketing materials. <br /> <br />Some of the items to consider are: <br />1) Does the Authority desire this project to be a connection with downtown? <br />2) Is there a desire for pedestrian-friendly connections to other services/activities in the area? <br />3) How does this area benefit from TH169 improvements? (strengths/opportunities) <br />4) How do TH169 improvements challenge this area? (weaknesses/threats) <br />5) What uses would you like to see supplemented in this area? <br />6) Do you see this as a mixed-use project? If so, what uses? <br />7) Do you see this as a single-use project? If so, what use? <br />8) What are your thoughts on setbacks, parking, height? <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />City Mission Statement <br /> <br />Attachments <br />• November 2, 2020 HRA Meeting Minutes <br />• Map of Project Area <br />• List of allowed uses <br />