02-03-2014 HRA MIN E*.,
• Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday February 3, 2014
Members Present: Chair Wilson, Commissioners,Kuester,Toth, Chuba, and Motin
Members Absent: No one
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brian Beeman, Community
Operations and Development Deputy Director Jeremy Barnhart,and
Sr. Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner
I. 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 02/03/2014 Agenda
IIIMoved by Commissioner Motin and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to
approve the February 3, 2014 agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Kuester and seconded by Councilmember Toth to
approve the following consent agenda:
4.1 Minutes
• December 2,2013, Regular
• December 2, 2013,Joint Workshop
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Report
4.5 Designation of Official Newspaper
4.6 Designation of Official Depositories
4.7 Designation of Place of Meeting for 2014
4.8 Determination of Dates and Time of Meetings for 2014
4.9 Annual Appointment of HRA Executive Director
4.10 Confirmation and Recognition of New Commissioners
4.11 Designation of Committees and Assignments of Commissioners
IPMotion carried 5-0.
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5. Open Forum •
No one appeared for Open Forum.
6. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
7.1 Annual Meeting Election of Officers and Establish Terms
Motion by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to
reappoint Stewart Wilson as Chair;Larry Toth as Vice Chair; and Louise
Kuester as Secretary. Motion carried 6-0.
7.2 Reading of Financial Condition
Chair Wilson read the Housing&Redevelopment Authority Financial Condition at
this time.
7.3 Reading of Status of each Existing Projects-Annual End-of-Year Report
Brian Beeman reported on the end-of-year status of existing,HRA projects.
7.4 Consideration of Staff Assignments from Strategic Plan II)
Mr. Beeman reviewed information in the staff report and the HRA's Performance
Measures & Goals for 2014. He stated that the goals include creating a program for
the rehabilitation of housing properties.
7.5 Discussion of Modifications/Amendments to the "Municipal Housing
and Redevelopment Act"
Mr. Beeman reviewed the memo from the City's attorney,Andrea McDowell
Poehler,regarding amendments to the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act.
He stated that no action is required by the HRA.
7.6 Discussion of Bylaws and any Suggested Amendments
No amendments are recommended at this time.
7.7 Housing TIF Policy
Mikaela Huot,representative of Springsted, Inc.,reviewed the proposed
amendments to the Tax Increment Financing Policy and Application relating to
housing. •
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Commissioner Motin questioned why the change to increase the salary to $35,000 on
• page 4,III. Policies for the Use of TIF is being recommended. Ms. Huot stated that
the goal is to be consistent with other financing policies, such as tax abatement and
business subsidy policies. Discussion followed regarding whether or not it was
appropriate for this item to be consistent with other policies.
Commissioner Kuester asked for clarification on page 5,IV. Project Qualifications,
items (e) and (f). Discussion by the Commission followed. Mr. Barnhart explained
that (e) is meant to require that a project conform to the general guidelines of the
Comprehensive Plan,and that (f) references a project meeting a specific objective of
the Comprehensive Plan, such as affordable housing in an area cited for this type of
development in the plan.
Ms. Huot explained that following review of the draft plan by the HRA, EDA and
City Council, a project could be brought back to the HRA under the new guidelines.
Discussion followed regarding"affordable housing"language.
Roger Derrick, Senior 30,LLC developer, stated he felt the items under (f) related to
industrial and commercial projects, and that another"bullet" should be added under
(f) to specifically address housing.
Commissioner Motin stated that TIF requires affordable housing. Ms. Huot stated
• that only when creating new housing,not housing rehab. Commissioner Motin noted
some typographic and"cosmetic" errors.
Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Motin to
recommend approval of the final draft of the Tax Increment Financing Policy
and Application
8.1 Set Date of Workshop
Motion by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to call
a special workshop meeting following the regular HRA meeting March 3,
2014. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority at 6:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
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Stewart Wilson;Chair
Housing&Redevelopment Authority
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