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Home My WebLink About[06f] Downtown Master Plan CITY �F ST. OS�PH 1 �v�vev.cityo(stjoseph.com Administrator Date: O�tobe� 19, 2012 Judy Weyrens Memo To: Members of the EDA Mayor City Administrator Weyrens Rick Schultz Memo From: Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, MDG, Inc. Councilors Steve Frank RE: Downtown Master Plan Bob Loso Renee Symanietz At the September meeting the EDA agreed to review draft chapters of the Downtown Dale wiok Action Plan at each meeting. EDA � noug nanielson Chapter One of the plan is to relate to the purpose/mission of the plan. Piease find a draft Larry xos�h chapter for review/comment. Steve Frank Tom Skahen Dale Wick I - . . . - • . � �� MISSION .. . . .. . INPUT FROM EDA REQUESTED • Is the EDA comfortable with establishing a mission statement for this document? • If not who will be involved; what will process be? •General public or elected/appointed officials) •Choose from samples or create new • Sample mission statements to get you started follow ➢ To stimulate and sustain economic development in Downtown by encouraging cooperation and building leadership; by advancing a positive image of downtown and promoting it as an exciting place to live, shop, and invest; by sustaining and improving the appearance of downtown; and by strengthening and expanding the economic base of downtown. ➢ To develop and implement strategies that will increase the economic vitality of Downtown, strengthen its role as a center of educational,cultural and social activity,and enhance its reputation as an exciting place to live and visit by marketing it's history and character. ➢ To enhance and promote an attractive and thriving downtown,while maintaining its historic integrity. ➢ To create a map to achieving the vision embraced by the community of St.Joseph . ➢ To identify specific: ■ vacant (undeveloped) spaces and how they should be filled, ■ parcels to be redeveloped (and potential future uses) ■ locations of public facilities ■ locations for residential uses (and types) 0 - 1. . - � vlsloN .. _ . . F. _ . . _ INPUT FROM EDA REQUESTED • Is the EDA comfortable with establishing a vision statement for this document? If not who will be involve �µ��.��.�M. ' • d; what will process be? •General public or elected/appointed officials) ` •Choose from samples or create new • Sample vision statements to get you started follow ➢ Downtown will be the place to be. ➢ Downtown will be the social,cultural and commercial center and premier destination to live,work,play,visit,invest and conduct business. ➢ Downtown will be a vital,inviting downtown which promotes quality business, cultural and community growth ➢ Downtown will be a place where tomorrow meets tradition-an attractive livable city center and a thriving, diverse market place where all are welcomed to gather and celebrate our unique heritage and patriotism. ➢ Downtown will be a place where value and vitality are preserved and enhanced. ➢ Downtown will be the center for community events,unique shops and services,and casual and upscale dining and entertainment. Public investment will have redeveloped the streetscape from new CSAH 2 to College Avenue. Public green spaces will feature an abundance of places to mingle and linger,the sound of running water reverberating through the Downtown,a unified but not mirrored theme. Private investment,aided by grants and financing programs,will continue to restore the historic facades and spatial relationships of downtown buildings.The building at the northwest quadrant of Minnesota Street and College Avenue will have been restored to its original beauty and be occupied.Downtown living will be popular with a mix of affordable and market-rate housing,including loft apartments.The area will be home to working artists, musicians, academic institutions,and unique service and retail operations that have joined longtime service,retail and specialty store businesses. Entrepreneurs will be encouraged to locate in the downtown area to develop new specialty retail and service operations to serve the expanding downtown customer base. People will stroll along well-lit sidewalks alive with residents and visitors,young and old,enjoying public art,outdoor dining,open businesses and the many events staged downtown.Walking and biking routes will make downtown easily accessible from all areas of the community and the Wobegon Trail. ➢ Downtown St.Joseph will retain its role as the heart of the City and the center for community and economic development. It will have an inviting appearance,highlighted by historic elements reminiscent of a German hamlet.The downtown will enhance the civic,cultural,and economic vitality of the entire community. Downtown will be a strong center for business,and an entertainment and learning destination with: • A clean,well-lighted and inviting appearance day and night • Attractive storefronts occupied with a variety of appealing retail and service businesses • Activities that will attract and benefit areas residents,visitors,industry,and the university community • Historic architecture that offers visual unity and a quality experience in history and culture • Unified retail and service businesses with a reputation for team work and customer service • A reputation as a creative and lively center where people will shop,enjoy, remember,and return . ➢ (Have a picture not a statement) � � ��: � f� _ � �ww _ .�'�.�`y�°'� � .. � . . � �� C ,�:_. ! -� , - . �, � j � _ L -! ,�,'.'..� ., ,.,� �,''� - 4 � t � '� i , ' , . : • ; , [ • �� ' ._: �l � � : O > � .: :� { '� � � Y / ," , � .'. �.,.• ,.,,_..� ,�:��: ' . :�;` � ; ;i. `':' _ . �,;� , ,,;,� . �{"•,,,�,�'l._� .°'`�� ' ��. - f;_`�.'��:'� � ."1` wr; g F�-�'i� !� - , - �� k �? �� ^y. , • �.:� �{f�.�y.` �. � .. ,.#sbir �'*�'� 4.� � � �.ca�n h9x5a[x Pian "�1�„r;'=.:�".