3.1 HR MIN 08-05-2013 DRAFT MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013
Members Present: Chair Wilson,Commissioners Chuba,Kuester,Motin and Toth
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Director of Economic Development Brian Beeman Assistant Director of Economic
Development Clay Wilfahrt,and Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner
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 5:30 p.m. by Chair Wilson.
2. Consider August 5.2013 HRA Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
CHUBA TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 5,2013 HRA AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CHUBA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
KUESTER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1 MAY 6,2013 HRA MINUTES
3.2 CHECK REGISTER
3.3 BALANCE SHEET
3.4 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4. Open Forum—No one appeared for Open Forum.
5. Hear Coon Rapids Housing Presentation
Brian Beeman introduced Kristin DeGrande of the City of Coon Rapids. Ms.DeGrande gave an
overview of Coon Rapids'housing programs including:
Home for Generations I and II
Home Improvement Incentive programs
Mortgage Assistance programs
MN Fix Up Fund
CEE Home Energy Loan
Making Projects Affordable
Remodeling Advisor visits
Commissioner Motin arrived at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Ms.DeGrande explained qualifications for various programs and provide more detail on the various
financial assistance that is provided through the programs.
Commissioner Toth arrived at approximately 5:55 p.m.
A question and answer period followed Ms.DeGrande's presentation. The Commissioners had
questions regarding the number of homes purchased,rehabbed and then resold,how the
qualification criteria was established,how the funds are received and disbursed,and how many staff
people are needed to run the programs.
Chair Wilson thanked Ms. DeGrande for her presentation and stated that the information was very
helpful.
6. Amend Bylaws to be consistent with City Financial Policy
Mr.Beeman provided background information regarding the proposed amendment.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
CHUBA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 13-01,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK
RIVER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
PURCHASING POLICIES OF THE AUTHORITY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
7. Approve Hiring CMHP or Tri-Cap to apply for and administer the Small Cities Development Grant
and HRA Goals
Mr.Beeman stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is asked to choose either CMHP
or Tri-CAP to administer a housing program. He reviewed a comparison table found in the staff
report to the HRA dated August 5,2013. Discussion followed regarding comparisons between the
two agencies.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
TOTH TO WORK WITH CMHP TO WRITE AND ADMINISTER GRANTS AND HRA
HOUSING GOALS.
Commissioner Chuba stated he was uncomfortable with making a decision. He stated he was unsure
if the HRA would have the flexibility they desired. Discussion followed regarding the risk of putting
the decision on hold and losing funding for another year.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
8. Set Date for 2014 Budget Workshop
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
KUESTER TO CALL A SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE HRA FOR
MONDAY,AUGUST 26,2013 AT 5:30 PM. MOTIN CARRIED 5-0.
9. Other Business
There was no other business.
10. Adjournment
There being no other business,Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Stewart Wilson
Chair,Housing and Redevelopment Authority