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Downtown Centerui1le October 2005 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Downtown Plan Q. Why is the city preparing a downtown plan? A. Downtown Centerville will be significantly impacted by the reconstruction of CSAH 14 (Main Street) and affected businesses are exploring options to accommodate these changes. In exploring these options and because of recent population growth, businesses have discussed other needs of the community and how they may accommodate these needs. Some businesses have hired development companies to assist them with their potential changes. To provide some guidance to affected properties and others in the downtown as well as to meet community needs, the city received an Anoka County Community Development Block Grant of $75,000 to prepare a downtown plan. More precisely, these grant funds are to be used to determine the retail market and housing potential of the downtown; develop design options for downtown land use and architecture; and, determine infrastructure needs of the downtown (water, sewer, storm sewer, streets, curb & gutter, trails etc.). Q. What are the boundaries of the downtown study area? A. The study encompasses the historic downtown of Centerville. The boundaries are generally Centerville Lake on the west, Clearwater Creek on the east, Westview Street on the north and a ~ block south of Heritage Street on the south. Q. Who has the City hired to assist in the dov<fntown planning? A. The City of Centerville has hired two consulting groups to assist in the downtown planning. More precisely, the city has hired The McComb Group to determine the retail market and housing potential; and, Damon Farber Associates to develop downtown design land use and architectural options. The City's Consulting Engineers, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, will determine the infrastructure needs of the downtown. Q. Has the City created goals for t!"le redevelopment? .... A~ Yes. The primary goal is to attract reinvestment in the City's downtown area as a mixed-use residential/retail/office area. Secondary goals include: · Broaden and strengthen the City's housing stock and economic base · Provide needed additional services and businesses to the community · Integrate CSAH 14 improvements with transportation systems in the downtown · Improve access to Centerville Lake and promote as a community resource · Eliminate and prevent conditions of physical and economic blight and deterioration · Maintain the small-town character of the community . Expand employment base; and, . Increase the City's tax base. Q" Has the C~ty approved 2 dovvnto\vn pian? A. No. The City has entered into planning agreements to assist in developing a community driven plan for the downtown that recognizes market realities. Q. What is the role of the City in future redevelopment? A. It is the role of the City to ensure that community goals for the downtown have been identified and that any redevelopment is consistent with community goals. The City must also ensure that the community is informed and [nvolved throughout the process. It must guide development, identify impacts and benefits, ensure there are no negative impacts on the City's finances, and ensure that the redevelopment meets the existing needs of residents. In addition, the City must make sure that the essential character of the community is maintained within the development. City ofCenterville - Damon Farber Auociate - The McComb Group - Boneatroo ROBeneAnderlilo: & As.ociatu 1