06-30-2004 HR MIN SPEC MGT • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY,JUNE 30, 2004
Members Present: Chair Wilson,Commissioners Thompson,Lieser and Motin
Members Absent: Commissioner Toth
Staff Present: Executive Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich,
Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz,Recording
Secretary Debbie Huebner
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the special meeting of the Elk River Housing and
Redevelopment Authority was called to order at 4:00 p.m.by Chair Wilson.
2. Consider June 30,2004 HRA Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE JUNE 30,2004,HRA
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER THOMPSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
1. JUNE 7,2004 REGULAR HRA MEETING MINUTES
2. CHECK REGISTER
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for Open Mike.
5. Consider Resolution Requesting the City Council Call for a Public Hearing on the
Modification of the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and
Establishment of Downtown Tax Increment Financing District No.22 (A Redevelopment
District)
Director Catherine Mehelich stated that on June 7,2004 the HRA reviewed the schedule for
the TIF district related to the MetroPlains downtown revitalization project. The first step is
for the HRA to request that the City Council call for a public hearing on September 20,2004
to consider the modification and Plan. Staff recommends that the HRA adopt the
• resolution submitted in their packet requesting the City Council call for the public hearing.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes
June 30,2004 Page 2
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.04-01
REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE MODIFICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
DOWNTOWN PHASE I TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO.22 (A
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT). MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Ms.Mehelich reviewed the results of the May 2004 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Update work session. She noted that the group identified the following four priority issues
in order of importance: 1) Industrial Development;2)Central Business District;3)
Transportation;and 4)Commercial Development. Ms.Mehelich stated that the group
discussed Industrial Development strategies and Central Business District strategies,and that
staff will draft strategies for the Transportation and Commercial Development issues. She
then reviewed the timetable for review and adoption of the Economic Development
Strategic Plan. The HRA concurred with the timetable as proposed by staff.
7. Adjournment
There being no other business,MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LIES ER AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
11111 The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Debbie Huebner
Recording Secretary