7.1 PRSR 10-05-2022
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.1
Agenda Section
Discussion
Meeting Date
October 5, 2022
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks, and Recreation Director
Item Description
HRA Property Downtown Discussion
Reviewed by
Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Discussion
Background/Discussion
Economic Development Director Brent O’Neil would like to discuss Housing and Redevelopment (HRA) potential
downtown property enhancements.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work and play
Attachments
Brent O’Neil Memo
Memorandum
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Date: September 29, 2022
Subject: HRA Property Downtown
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owns property along the 700 block of Main
Street which is presently used as parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and small pedestrian
amenities. The HRA has fielded recent inquiries about enhancing the space, which have suggested
improvements to the pedestrian amenities up to and including the possibility of a park-like plaza and
public restroom facilities. The HRA is starting to look at the viability of some of these potential
improvements. The site, or a portion of the site, has the potential for private redevelopment as well.
Given the proximity to River’s Edge Park and the Commission’s long-term vision of providing a
permanent restroom facility as well as potential mutual interest in enhancements that may benefit
both the downtown area and Parks, the HRA is requesting an opportunity to have an introductory
conversation on the topic with the Parks Commission. This would be a preliminary discussion about
jointly exploring the concept of Main Street enhancements further.