Clarence Cardinal Newlsetter ClarenceCommunityNewsletter--MAINSTREETApril2017 | Page 12

“Becoming Clarence Main Street” Timeline January 25: First “Main Street” exploratory meeting was held, including Clarence business and build- ing owners. March 15: IDRC Downtown Walk Around March 18: Letter of Intent to apply to Main Street program is sent March 27: Community visit to Mount Vernon Main Street April 3: Community visit to Woodbine Main Street April 10: Presentation to City Council April 11: Visit from Michael Wagler, Main Street Iowa Director April 18: Presentation to Cedar County Board of Supervisors April 19: Community meeting to update on Main Street progress May 8: CAEDG Goal of submitting Main Street application early A young volunteer helped mail the letter of intent! May 18: Main Street Application deadline June 27: Application presentation to Main Street Advisory Council. You’re invited to join us!!! (Details to come) July 7: Soft/internal announcements are made August 2: New Main Street announce- ments!!! Public announcements are made at the Iowa Downtown Conference in Sioux City. You are invited to join the celebration!! Community members, business leaders and city government officials gathered at the April 19 Community Meeting to hear updates on the Main Street application process.