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HRSR MEMORANDUM 04-12-1999 ELK RIVER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IP MEMORANDUM TO: Central Business District Study Participants, Interested Citizens/ Property Owners, HRA, City Council Paul T. Steinman, Director of Economic Development DATE: March 31, 1999 SUBJECT: April 12-13 Meetings with Theresa Washburn HRA Consultant Theresa Washburn will be conducting the following education and implementation workshops, to which you are invited, on the following days: Monday. April 12. 1999 • • A Brief History of Town Planning- 8 to 9:30 a.m. — How Did the Communities of the United States Evolve? — What are the Major Components of US Community and Town Planning? — What Influences are Present on Elk River's Main Street - Examples of Successful Town Planning and New Town Planning. • Volunteer Development - 10 a.m. to 12 noon — How can volunteers help your organization? — How do you recruit new volunteers? — How do you retain volunteers? — Basics of volunteer management. • Central Business District Development - 12:30 to 2 p.m. - Market Analysis - The Basics - Recruiting New Businesses — Reuse of Existing Space - Infill and Construction • P.O.Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330-1743 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 Equal Opportunity Housing and Equal Opportunity Employment • • Design 101 - 2:30 to 4 p.m. — What is a Transom, a Parapet, and a Kickplate? - Downtown Building Design Made Easy. - An Exercise in Facade Renovation - You Can Do It! Tuesday. April 13. 1999 • Promotions and Marketing - 9 to 10:30 a.m. - 25 Great Special Events for Communities How To Market Your Event - Advertising and Direct Mail Ideas A joint meeting of the HRA and City Council will be held Monday, April 12, 1999, 5-6 p.m. to discuss the Central Business District Action Plan. You are also invited to attend this public meeting. All meetings will be held at Elk River City Hall in the Training Room. All Central Business District Study participants, interested citizens/property owners, HRA members, Councilmembers, and the general public are invited to attend any of the sessions listed. Please RSVP or call with questions to 441- 4905.