10-04-2004 HR MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
• HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2004
Members Present: Chair Wilson,Commissioners Toth,Lieser,and Motin
Members Absent: Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich,Assistant
Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz,Recording Secretary
Jessica Miller
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Housing and
Redevelopment Authority was called to order at 5:00 p.m.by Chair Wilson.
2. Consider October 4,2004 HRA Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LIESER TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 4,2004,HRA AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
• 3. Consider Consent Agenda
Commissioner Motin questioned if the final payments would surpass the negative net effect
for the fund balance on the revenue/expenditure sheet.Ms.Mehelich stated that the amount
listed only reflects expenses and that taxes that will be received in December are not
reflected.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER TOTH TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. SEPTEMBER 7,2004 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3.2. CHECK REGISTER
3.3. SEPTEMBER 2004 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT
3.4. SEPTEMBER 2004 BALANCE SHEET
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for Open Make.
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5. Downtown Revitalization Project Update
• 5.1. Consider Recommendation to City Council on the Establishment of Downtown Phase One
Tax Increment Financing District No.22 (A Redevelopment District)
Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich stated that this issue was
postponed at the last HRA meeting due to the necessity to add four new parcels to the Tax
Increment Financing(TIF)District for the proposed Downtown Redevelopment Project.
Ms.Mehelich also stated that as a result,the previously scheduled City Council public
hearing was rescheduled for November 1,2004,the TIF Plan was amended,and the County
and School District were provided new notices.
Sid Inman of Ehlers and Associates presented the reasons and facts supporting the
findings for adoption of the TIF Plan for Downtown Phase 1 TIF District No.22 as
outlined in the TIF District Overview prepared by Ehlers and Associates.
Ron Seymour of Short Elliott Hendrickson,Inc. (SEH)reviewed the redevelopment
eligibility assessment for the proposed downtown revitalization project.Mr.Seymour
explained the purpose,scope of work,findings,procedural requirements,and qualification
requirements as outlined in the September 23,2004 report prepared by SEH.Mr.Seymour
stated that the surveying and evaluating that SEH completed of the properties within this
proposed redevelopment district render results that in their professional opinion qualify the
district eligible under the statutory criteria and formulas for Tax Increment Financing
District Funding.
Chair Wilson questioned who ultimately approves the TIF District.Mr.Inman stated that
• the City Council approves the District and that there is a mandatory waiting period prior to
the District taking effect.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LIESER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-03 RECOMMENDING A
MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1,ESTABLISHING DOWNTOWN PHASE 1
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO.22 THEREIN AND
ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR.MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
6. Updated Research and Concept Options for Downtown North of Highway 10
Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz provided background
information on the redevelopment plan for the downtown north of Highway 10.Ms.
Steinmetz stated that the next step in the redevelopment planning process is the
development of concept options.Ms.Steinmetz provided information on updated research
including the Market Analysis,Historical Significance Analysis,and the Building Condition
Analysis.The results of the updated analyses are as follows:
• The Market Analysis has not changed.Support still remains for a shift to higher density
residential and office/service versus retail in the Study Area.
• One area and five specific homes were added to the Historical Significance Analysis.
• 108 buildings were added to the Building Condition Analysis.Of the 108 buildings,57%
were considered to be in"good" condition,31%were considered to be in"fair"
• condition,and 11%were considered to be in"poor" condition.
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Ms. Steinmetz reviewed three concept options for the area;one developed by the HRA and
• two developed by staff. She stated that staff is requesting that the HRA review the three
concept options and identify additional concept options for consideration and discuss
potential barriers to implementing the concept options.Discussion took place in regards to
what the HRA would like to see on a concept plan for that area.The HRA preferred
concept three and suggested changes which will be brought back in November.It was also
the consensus of the HRA to stay focused on the current Downtown Revitalization Project.
7. City Council Goal Setting Worksession with Boards and Commissions
Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich stated that a City Council goal
setting worksession with the eight advisory boards and commissions is scheduled for
October 11,2004.She indicated that the Chair,or designated Commission member,will be
asked to briefly share the top goals and projects of the respective Commission at the work
session.The HRA identified the following top goals and projects to present at the October
11 meeting:
1. Implementation of the Downtown Revitalization Project with MetroPlains Development.
2. Completion of the Downtown North of Highway 10 Visioning Plan.
3. Continue to monitor the housing needs of the city.
Chair Wilson indicated that he will not be able to make it to the goal setting meeting.
Commissioner Toth indicated that he will present the goals and projects at the meeting.
8. Adjournment
• There being no other business,MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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Jessica Miller
Recording Secretary
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