03-11-1981 HR MIN SPECIAL MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ELK RIVER
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MARCH 11 , 1981
Members Present : Commissioners Don Schumacher , Millie Busch ,
Dick Hinkle , and Larry Toth
Members Absent : Commissioner Hank Duitsman
Commissioner Hinkle opened the meeting at 7 :40 p . m. He noted
the resignation of Commissioner Madsen and the appointment of
Commissioner Busch to succeed him.
Election of Chairman
The first order of business was to elect a new chairman due to
the resignation of Commissioner Madsen . COMMISSIONER HINKLE
MOVED AND COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE NOMINATION OF
COMMISSIONER SCHUMACHER AND HE WAS UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED .
Minutes
The minutes of the February 11 , 1981 meeting were approved .
Administrative Work of the HRA
The administrative work of the Authority was discussed and it
was decided that Bob Middaugh should handle the files , keep
copies of the minutes , arrange for meetings and space , send out
meeting notices , and be available for the meetings . Contact
work would be from the standpoint of notifying developers of
meetings and what materials should be brought to the meetings .
CHAIRMAN SCHUMACHER MOVED AND COMMISSIONER BUSCH SECONDED A
MOTION TO REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE BOB MIDDAUGH
TO HANDLE THE ADMINISTRATIVE WORK OF THE AUTHORITY . THE MOTION
WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY . Chairman requested that Commissioner
• Hinkle bring the matter to the attention of the City Council
at the next meeting .
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Discussion of the Krause-Anderson and Neil Larson Projects
Chairman Schumacher reviewed the two projects which were presented
to the Authority at an earlier meeting . He indicated that as a
result of Red Owl being acquired , Krause-Anderson was no longer
in a position to obtain a commitment from them and therefore was
no longer interested in the downtown project . Jerry Messman
from Zack Johnson ' s office was present to discuss Neil Larson ' s
project. This project would involve improving the buildings on
Jackson Street , replacing those on the Main Street side with two
story units ( upper floors being offices) , and closing off King
Avenue for graded parking . There would be no changes outside
of that block except for Jackson Place being re-arranged for more
parking space . The parking problems were discussed , and Mr .
Messman said there was a possibility of second floor parking for
• the offices and opening up the basement areas for more retail
space. Commissioner Busch felt there is a definite need for more
retail space and Mr. Santwire felt there was not enough room
downtown . Cliff Lundberg stated it had been thought to keep the
downtown area as professional office space and small specialty
retail shops, with all other retail at a shopping center . Doug
Johnson indicated he would like to see the HRA take the lead and
provide immediate planning and a timetable for the downtown area
redevelopment and the shopping center development . The
Commissioners felt that there is a need for an overall redevelopment
plan for the downtown area . Mr. Messman said he and Zack Johnson
would be willing to prepare a proposal for the preparation of
• such a plan . This proposal will include the kind of plan the
City needs , define boundaries , identify what is needed in
specific areas , the cost to go through the whole process ,
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suggestions on how to fund studies , the time it will take , steps
to tax increment financing , and how to get the projects started .
Cost of this study was discussed and how to pay for it . Mr .
Messman said that the initial proposal would only involve a few
hours to prepare . COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER
TOTH SECONDED A MOTION TO INVITE ZACK JOHNSON TO MAKE A PROPOSAL
FOR THE PREPARATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PRESENT THAT PROPOSAL TO THE HRA AT ITS NEXT MEETING . THE MOTION
WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY . Chairman Schumacher requested that
Jerry Messman convey the motion to Zack Johnson .
Next Meeting
The next meeting was set for Wednesday, March 18 , 7 : 30 p .m. at
• the Public Library.
Secretary Pay
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED A MOTION
TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER TO PAY THE SECRETARY FOR WORK IN
CONNECTION WITH MEETING MINUTES . THE MOTION WAS APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY . Chairman Schumacher said that he would advise
Commissioner Duitsman of this motion .
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8 :40 p .m.
Respectfully Submitted ,
• Donald Schumacher , Chairman