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P) 3. Development Renewal and Revitalization Objective: To study and make recommendations on ways to take inventory of, to incentivize renewal, and to encourage development revitalization of vacant, underutilized, aging or poorly maintained multi -family, commercial and industrial buildings. Vacant, underutilized, or poorly maintained, buildings within multi -family, commercial and industrial zoned property not only impact the aesthetics (social/pride) of a community, but they also impact the financial sustainability of a community. Many buildings within the communities were constructed decades ago and through neglect and financial hardships have seen many impacts over the past several years. An analysis and recommendations on what are realistic viable land uses in the City's high density commercial and industrial zoned areas (i.e. would the land be better suited for high density residential due to site access, public transit, parcel size, etc.) as well as what uses make the most sense to a City from a tax base standpoint and how this impacts the Metropolitan Council's Fiscal Disparities Tax-BasE Sharing Program. Furthermore, if the City were to determine that the existing land uses were the highest and best use for the property, what types of programs or incentives would be recommended t( encourage renewal and revitalization the -existing buildings. Key Staff.- Mark Casey, City Manager and Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director (St. Anthony) Bart Fischer, City Administrator (Falcon Heights) Heather Butkowski, City Administrator (Lauderdale) 4. Technology Accessibility Objective: To study and make recommendations on advancements in technology and policies the City should consider for enhancing accessibility to technology for residents, property owners and businesses alike. The age old adage of the "chicken and the egg" comes to mind when discussing technology and access thereto. In an ever increasing competitive world communities must compete to attract businesses to locate or relocate to their area. Likewise, companies work through their "must -have" lists when deciding a place to call home. One major factor in today's list of needs is the access to technology. Similarly, communities struggle with investment costs of constructing a system that sets them up for potential return by attracting larger corporations. Analysis and recommendations on the types of technology infrastructure available, the viability of each option, and strategies of implementing these technologies is desired. Additionally, each community wants to attract more residents (i.e. cable tv and internet is a must in today's society, especially with an increase in telecommunications), each community wants to attract more businesses (i.e. fiber between buildings may be a necessity). How can we position ourselves to sustain and attract new residents and businesses to maintain a prosperous place to live and work? What types of technology are we going to need? What financial, social and environmental impacts come along (both positive and negative) with increased technological infrastructure? Key Staff.- Mark Casey, City Manager (St. Anthony) Bart Fischer, City Administrator (Falcon Heights) Heather Butkowski, City Administrator (Lauderdale)