02-02-2015 HRA MINMeeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, February 2, 2015
Members Present: Chair Wilson, Commissioners Burandt, Chuba, Kuester and Toth
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Operations and Development Deputy Director Jeremy
Barnhart; Economic Development Specialist Colleen Eddy and Sr.
Administrative Assistant 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 2/2/2015 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Toth to
approve the January 5, 2015 agenda. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to
approve the following consent agenda:
4.1 Minutes
® January 5, 2015 Regular Meeting
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 2015
4.8 Determination of Dates and Time of Meetings for 2015
4.9 Annual Appointment of HRA Executive Director
4.10 Confirmation and Recognition of New Commissioners
4.11 Receive Report of Modifications /Amendments to the "Municipal
Housing and Redevelopment Act"
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Motion carried 5 -0.
S. Open Forum
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Julianne Will, 11508 190th Lane NW, presented information about her non -profit
clothing exchange (Molly's World). She stated that the purpose of her attendance
was to make the HRA aware of her need to find donated or very low cost space in
order to continue her operation. She stated that she had over 2,000 clients last year
and she would like to find a way to continue to help people meet their needs for
good useable clothing and personal items. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff will work
with Ms. Will to find a location through the city's connections with developers and
property owners.
6. Public Hearings - None
7.1 Annual Meeting Election of Officers and Establish Terms
Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Burandt to
elect Stewart Wilson HRA Chair. Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to
elect Larry Toth HRA Vice - Chair. Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to
elect Louise Kuester HRA Secretary. Motion carried 5 -0.
7.2 Reading of Financial Condition
Mr. Barnhart read the HRA financial condition, noting that the unaudited December
31, 2014 cash reserves balance was $1,176,709.00.
7.3 Annual Report
Mr. Barnhart reviewed his memo regarding the HRA annual report for 2014,
including an update on the Housing TIF Policy, Property Assessed Clean Energy
Program (PACE), and the HRA Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Policies and
Procedures.
7.4 Consideration of Staff Assignments from Strategic Plan
Mr. Barnhart asked that the HRA identify what needs they feel are not being met.
He suggested the HRA hold a workshop to discuss this issue further, so that these
needs can be identified and included in an update of the Strategic Plan.
Commissioner Kuester suggested that the area on Proctor Avenue across from
Beaudry Express be looked at. Chair Wilson suggested they look at geographic areas
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that are in need of rehabilitation Mr. Barnhart stated that he will try to schedule a
workshop either before or after the regular March HRA meeting.
7.5 Housing TIF Policy
The HRA discussed the current Housing TIF Policy and the job creation component
of the policy. In particular, they discussed whether or not it was feasible to have a
housing TIF, such as a senior housing project, where job creation would be minimal.
Mr. Barnhart stated that he will come back at a future meeting with some possible
options for changes to the policy. He noted that any changes will need to be
approved by the City Council.
7.6 Discussion of Bylaws and any Suggested Amendments
Mr. Barnhart reviewed staff's suggested amendments to the bylaws.
Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to
approve the changes to the bylaws as drafted, including:
® 2.1— Annual Meeting — change to the first Monday of February
■ 2.5 and 2.6 — remove the requirement for published notice of public
hearing if a quorum of the City Council is present
■ Article 7 — Amendments — include option of hand delivery of notice
of proposed amendments to the bylaws
Motion carried 5 -0.
7.7 Discussion of Demolition /Site Stabilization Programs
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Commissioner Chuba stated that he was in favor of a program for demolition, since
some projects are beyond repair.
Mr. Barnhart stated that the staff report explains the DEED program and a similar
program could be drafted for an HRA program. Commissioner Chuba stated that he
would like the program to be available for commercial as well as residential.
Chair Wilson stated he would like to discuss this issue further at a workshop.
8. Other Business - None
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority at 6:17 p.m.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
Stewart Wilton, Chaii
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
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