5.11. SR 05-13-1996ity of
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**Item 5.11.**
MEMORANDUM
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Riverfront Corridor Committee
Economic Development Authority
Utilities Commission
Mayor & City Council
Park & Recreation Commi~sl'0n
Planning Commission
Area Chamber of Commerce
Pat Klaers, City Administrator
May 13, 1996
Riverfront Pathway Proposal
At the April 3, 1996, HRA meeting, Michael Schroeder from Hoisington
Koegler Group, Inc. (HKgi) provided the HRA with an update on the status of
the river pathway project. At this meeting it was acknowledged that the
ISTEA funding request was rejected, and in light of this rejection, HKgi was
looking at some phasing in or downsizing of the project in order to make the
project more economically feasible. Additionally, Michael indicated that
HKgi had revised some of the components of the project due to the
construction feasibility concerns for certain areas along the river.
At the end of the 4/3/96 HRA discussion with Michael, it was decided to have
HKgi firm up some of the cost analysis and phasing in schemes and that a
presentation from HKgi to all interested parties should be held in the near
future. Accordingly, all individuals noted above are cordially invited to
attend the:
Riverfront Pathway Presentation by Hoisington Koegler
Group, Inc. at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 1996, at City Hall.
Attached for your review is an April 17, 1996, letter from Michael Schroeder
that further outlines some of the work that HKgi is doing on the Elk River
riverfront pathway project.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
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April 17, 1996
Mr. Patrick Klaers, City Administrator
City of Elk River
P.O. Box 490
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, Minnesota 55330-1743
RE: Riverfront Pathway
DearMr. Klaers:
As we discussed at the last meeting of the Elk River HRA, we need to complete the schematic
design and develop refined cost estimates in order for the City to determine the most appropriate
way to proceed with the Riverfront Pathway project. That work is nearing completion, and a
meeting with the HRA and Riverfront Pathway committee would be in order.
Because of other events that may preclude my presence at a meeting in late April or early May, I
would like to schedule such a meeting in the middle of May (May 15 or May 22). We can provide
the HRA with information prior to that meeting if desired.
At the meeting, I would like to have the HRA and Riverfront Pathway committee review the entire
design. The last time the project was presented to the HRA and the City Council, we learned a
great deal, and the continued input of these groups will only benefit the project. We would also
review the cost estimates, which would be broken into the following categories:
Area 'B'
Area 'C'
The area along the river which falls between Jackson Street and King Street
The "hole," or the area directly across Jackson Street from Main Street to the river
The area along the river east of Jackson Street
Area 'B' would be divided into two parts to provide flexibility in identifying a project that could
begin in 1996 or 1997.
This information should allow the HRA to determine a course of action that suits the community's
ability to implement an acceptable design.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerels
Michael Schroeder
7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 525, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
(612) 835-9960 Fax (612) 835-3160