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12-04-2006 AG DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TASKFORCE MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TASKFORCE AGENDA Monday, December 4, 2006 Elk River City Hall Upper Town Conference Room 6:00 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ I. Welcome a. Purpose of Meeting b. Introduction of New Member 2. Approve November 6, 2006 Minutes / Meeting Recap 3. Finalize Redevelopment Area Boundary 4. Elements of a Redevelopment Plan and How It Will Be Used 5. Redefining Downtown (Small Groups/Circle 6) a. Review Homework b. Dynamics of Change C. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis d. Circle 6 Questions 6. Next Steps 7. Final Comments "This agenda is available in alternate formats upon a 72 hour advanced notice. "Auxiliary aids and services are also available upon a 72 hour advanced notice. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-635-1000 to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include:large print,Braille,audio tape,etc." Examples of auxiliary aids may include a sign language interpreter,assistive listening device, etc." Downtown Redevelopment Plan December 4, 2006Redefining Downtown/SWOTMeeting #2 Taskforce Meeting Purpose of Meeting analysisOpportunities and Threats (SWOT) Complete a Strength Weaknesses Redefine downtown Finalize redevelopment area boundary  Elements of the Implementation PrioritiesSpecific Area RecommendationsEconomic DevelopmentRedevelopment and Land UseDesign & RegulatoryTransportationMarketRehabilitationLand UsePoliciesVision How the plan will be used applicationsServes as an enhancement for future grant Establishment of public purposeCapital Improvement PlanProgramming elements into the City’s Parks Improvement PlanProgramming elements into the City’s Capital future decisionsPlanning Commission and other groups to make Serves as a “blue print” for City Council,  How the plan will be used feasibility for future proposalsEstablishes expectations for market and financial Serves as work plan for staff and resourcesredevelopment effortsPromotion piece to developers for future Community consensus district ordinance to preserve specific propertiesPreservation Commission to construct a historic or program modifications, e.g. Heritage Establishes a policy context for future ordinance continued… Recap of Last Meeting Education/BackgroundRedevelopment Area BoundaryMission Statement Mission Statement recommendations and implementation priorities.master vision, working policies, specific arearedevelopment plan with a combination of aand assess alternatives resulting in a formalMaximum public input will be gathered to createviability of the community.historical character while promoting the futurethe “greater downtown area” to preserve itsTo develop a comprehensive plan that will redefine Homework Similarities Shopping/eatingPast, present and future from suburban development)Unique/traditional (sets us apart AuthenticityNostalgia“Heart” or centerWhat downtown means to you Homework Similarities Balance of old and newAesthetically pleasingActivities/amenitiesHistoryRiverTraffic flow/access pointsPedestriansAccessibility New residentialConnectivity, transition, cohesiveCommercial, retail and serviceInterest, not necessityVitality Components to a successful downtown Dynamics of Change creating severe competition to the downtown area 1980s, -commercial development starting in the midThe City elected to open the TH 169 corridor to public utility extensions(1978) started the process of land development through Incorporation of the City of Elk River and the Township downtowns)economy, limited transportation routes, and traditional (characterized by distance from the Metro, self contained Historically Elk River was a “freestanding community” Past Issues Dynamics of Change shopping choice/historical “heart”/place of interest?Elk River residents view downtown as a newDo Downtown investment has shifted to more office usesEase of location and accessibilityexperience/expectation). equation (franchise shopping results in uniformity of Loyalty to shopping areas is no longer part of the shopping and value shopping.resulted in organizational massing of stores, destination Over the last 30 years commercial marketing has continued…Past Issues Dynamics of Change downtown? if it happens what is —pass-Highway 10 byhave on downtown?what affect will this —Gravel mining areacommunities (e.g. Otsego)Commercial competition from surrounding Future Issues Commercial Radius Map Demand Summary 2001 Market Analysis 14,000 SFRetail (demand through 2005)36,000 SF-19,000Office70 units-60360 units-300115 units-95Market Rate Senior HousingMarket Rate ApartmentsSale Multifamily-ForHousing 2010-2000 SWOT/Circle 6 Circle 6 QuestionsDiscuss conclusionsSWOT Holidays!Happy Steps…Outside ExpertsNo Homework Final Comments City Hall, Upper Town Conference Roomat 6:00pm nd January 2Tuesday,Next Meeting Date…Discuss