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Progress Update: Initial steps began in 1992 with recarpeting, new paint and office space reconfiguration. A Community Development Block Grant from Ramsey County provided funds to rehab the lobby floor and entry way to meet American Disability Act standards. CREATE METHODS FOR UPGRADE AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS Progress Update: The City has begun work with Ramsey County to participate in their grant and loan programs for home rehab. DEVELOP AND PLAN TOWARDS TURNING HIGHWAY 10 INTO A CITY DOWNTOWN BOULEVARD Progress Update: As a result of the Ramsey County Local Government Study Commission, many streets within the City boundaries will be considered for "turnback" to the City from the County. Also, under consideration is the possibility of Highway 10 becoming a county road or perhaps later, a City-owned road once Highway 610 completed. DEVELOP A FINANCIAL PLAN OF SELF SUFFICIENCY IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY Progress Update: Continued reductions in LGA and in 1992, the imposition of sales tax on cities has made establishment of a plan of self sufficiency more vital. In an effort to establish an independence from the State Aid Programs, the City began in 1992, a program commitment to user fee—based—activities—The—establishment of—a_stre_e_tlight—utility, consideration of franchise fees and the proposed City-owned golf course are important progress steps towards financial stability and self sufficiency. IMPROVE AND EXPAND INFRASTRUCTURE Progress Update: In 1991 Public Works/Engineering completed a City- wide street inventory. In 1992 the new, larger volume, water treatment facility was completed. And, by the Fall of 1992 theiCity wilFhave removed two old, inefficient water towers and replace them with a higher capacity, technologically efficient water tower. 9