03-26-2001 HR MIN • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Thompson,Motin and Wilson
Members Absent: Commissioner Huntington
Staff Present: Catherine Mehelich,Executive Director;Pat Klaers, City Administrator;
and Sandy Peine, City Clerk
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 5:00 p.m. by Chair Toth.
2. Consider March 26,2001 HRA Agenda
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 26,2001,
HRA AGENDA AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED
THE MOTION.THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. FEBRUARY 26,2001 HRA MINUTES—APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER—APPROVED
3.3. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT—APPROVED
3.4. BALANCE SHEET—APPROVED
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for Open Mike.
5. Downtown Sidewalk Project Update
Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich updated the HRA on progress of
the downtown sidewalk replacement project. She indicated that the Council has authorized
the project to move ahead, to advertise for bids,and to assess the project in the amount
• recommended by the HRA.
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• Catherine noted that if bids come back positive, there could be the possibility of considering
aesthetic additions to the project such as replacing some of the trees that have become
overgrown, the replacement of trash receptacles, and possibly adding flowerpots. Catherine
indicated that staff is putting together a coordinated plan with these additions.
Discussion was held regarding whose responsibility it would be to maintain the trees and the
flowerpots. Catherine noted that the Master Gardner's Club is interested in helping to
maintain the flowerpots. Discussion was also held regarding whose responsibility it is to pay
for these additions. No decision was made at this time. Catherine Mehelich indicated she
would have more information to present regarding these issues at the next HRA meeting.
6. Downtown Redevelopment Plan Update
Catherine Mehelich updated the HRA members on the progress of the downtown
redevelopment plan. She indicated that staff has completed the inventory and will be
analyzing the inventory data to identify specific areas that the HRA may want to consider for
redevelopment activity.
It was noted that the Star News building was for sale. It was the consensus of the HRA to
consider the site as a possible redevelopment project and they directed staff to research
details of the sale.
7. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Catherine Mehelich acknowledged the accomplishments that have been made in the
Strategic Plan in the year 2000. She indicated that a primary goal of the plan included
completing the central business district redevelopment plan.
8. Other Business
Catherine Mehelich noted that Sherburne County recently approved 1.3 million dollars in
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Revenue Bonds for an affordable housing
program administered by local lenders.
9. Adjournment
There being no other business, COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
Sandra Peine
City Clerk
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