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2016 Priorities Update Report Nov 7, 2016 Page 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Encourage development and promote programs and opportunities to improve neighborhoods and eliminate blight • Staff has prepared handouts which highlight developable sites and properties potentially available to be assembled for redevelopment. • Meet with interested builders and developers. • Ensure City website is updated to reflect internal and external programs designed to support development. • Meet with the Housing Resource Center to better promote programs. • Continue Code Enforcement efforts to improve neighborhoods and address blighting influences. Develop the vision associated with Crossroad Pointe • Discuss development scenarios with the Beard Group, the entity presently controlling the property via a pre-development agreement with the City. • Consult with financial advisor to assess viability of using tax credits or tax increment financing. • The Beard Group was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $85,000 from Ramsey County to assist in the project development. • Re-evaluate development options and scenarios subsequent to the Beard Group’s predevelopment agreement termination. • Discussion scheduled with the Council to consider process moving forward regarding site and development potential FINANCE Implement technology enhancements to expand access and availability to residents, businesses and City departments; provide for greater security in parks and City buildings • Security camera installation will begin this month at City Hall and the Community Center. • Staff is reviewing a timesheet program to improve efficiency and reduce employee administrative costs. • Security cameras have been installed in both locations and are fully operational. • Finance Dept staff will demo timesheet software at the City of North St. Paul.