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Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, November 4, 2013
Members Present: Chair Wilson, Commissioners Kuester,Toth, Chuba,and Motin
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brian Beeman, Community
Operations and Development Deputy Director Jeremy Barnhart,
Community Operations and Development Director Suzanne Fischer,
and City Clerk Tina Allard
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. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider I I /04/2013 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to
approve the November 4, 2013 agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Motin and seconded by Councilmember Chuba to
approve the following consent agenda:
4.1 October 7,2013 regular minutes.
4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Balance sheet as outlined in the staff report.
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure report as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
6. Public Hearings
• There were no public hearings.
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7.1 Downtown Projects— River's Edge Lighting III
Mr.Beeman presented the staff report.
Fred McCoy,Downtown Business Owner and Chairman of the Rivers Edge
Association- stated the project Rivers Edge is most interested in is decorating the
downtown.He stated their goal would be to decorate all the trees,the street light
poles, and adding more lights to the Christmas tree and Rivers Edge Park He stated
the Association would like to have lights working year-round for the trees and lights
along the streets.
Chair Wilson questioned who would be installing the lights.
Mr.McCoy stated the Association would do it this year but would like the city to
handle it in the future.
Commissioner Motin questioned if lighting was quoted at a bulk discount rate.
Mr.McCoy stated no but if this item were approved,they would look into it.
Chair Wilson questioned who would be responsible for the electricity costs.
Mr. Beeman stated Elk River Municipal Utilities is currently writing the expense off,
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but if lighting were to be maintained year-round,there would need to be a discussion
on who is responsible for payment.
Staff was directed to work with the Association on getting a better price for the
lights.
Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to
approve $2,600 for Christmas lights.
Commissioner Motin requested to amend the motion to cover sales tax and
suggested bumping the amount to $2,800.
The maker and seconder of the motion were amendable to change the
amount to $2,800.
Motion carried 5-0.
8. Other Business
Commissioner Chuba asked Mr.McCoy what the Association's thoughts are on
implementing a Business Improvement District.
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III Mr.McCoy suggested staff come to a future meeting to discuss the district.He stated
he can't speak for the Association and they would need more information on what
the amount of tax would be and what it would be used for.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority at 5:40 p.m
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