4.1.A. HRSR 08-03-2015 Item 4.l a
City of
Elk Special Workshop Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday,July 6, 2015
Members Present: Chair Wilson,Commissioners Burandt,Chuba,Kuester,and Toth
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy,and Recording Secretary/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 5:00 p.m. by Chair Wilson.
2. Consider 7/6/15 Workshop Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve
the June 6,2015, agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Discuss 2015 HRA Strategic Plan and Goal Setting
Amanda Othoudt presented the staff report. Ms. Othoudt reviewed priorities and strategies
for 2017 —2020,including Business Development,Redevelopment and Rehabilitation,
Community Brand,and Transportation. She provided details of new actions steps proposed
by staff to accomplish the HRA's goals,as well as removal of steps in the current plan that
have already been accomplished.
Discussion was given to staff's proposal to include participation by the HRA,along with the
EDA and Councilmembers,at BRE visits. The HRA concurred this was a good idea.They
also discussed the importance for employers of having available/affordable housing for their
employees.
Ms. Othoudt noted that the housing study will provide valuable information about the city's
housing needs.
Ms. Othoudt reviewed the division performance measures and goals for 2016. Budget topics
of discussion included: updating the city's website regarding the EDA and HRA,working
with Golden Shovel,increasing promotional items,trade show attendance,assistance
programs,and increased marketing to businesses such as craft breweries and medical device
manufacturing.
Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2
July 6,2015
Commissioner Kuester suggested staff contact the school regarding the tech program.
Ms. Othoudt stated that the final Strategic Plan will be presented at the August HRA
meeting for approval.
8. Adjournment
The worksession was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
Tina Allard,City Clerk
Stewart Wilson,Chair
Housing&Redevelopment Authority