08-12-1993 HR MIN 4111 MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1993
Members Present: Chair Hinkle, Commissioners Schuldt, Toth, and Duitsman
Members Absent: Commissioner Kropuenske
Staff Present: Patrick Klaers, Executive Director; Bill Rubin,
Economic Development Coordinator; Phil Hals, Street/Park
Superintendent
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 7:00 p.m. by
Chair Hinkle.
2. Consider 8/12/93 HRA Agenda
COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/12/93 HRA AGENDA WITH THE
FOLLOWING ADDITIONS:
7.1. COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN "OTHER BUSINESS I"
7.2. COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN "OTHER BUSINESS II"
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider 1/12/93 HRA Minutes
COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/12/93 HRA MINUTES AS
PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. 1994 HRA Budget and Levy
Bill Rubin indicated that based on a maximum levy, it is estimated that
the HRA will have revenues of approximately $55,200 in 1994. The
revenues, combined with the HRA's expected fund balance at the end of
1993, will result in the availability of approximately $166,300 for
projects in 1994.
The proposed 1994 budget was outlined as follows:
1994 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
Main Street, CBD Projects, Etc. $ 25,000
Evans/Main Street Parking Lot Improvement $ 12,000
Reserve for Future Projects $128,800
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TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND: $ 500
TOTAL BUDGET $166,300
COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1994 HRA BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $166,300. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO ADOPT HRA RESOLUTION 93-1, A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR COLLECTION IN 1994. COMMISSIONER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. Consider Proposal for Jackson Square Parking Lot Improvements
At this time, Commission members reviewed several parking designs for
the improvements to Jackson Square.
Commissioner Duitsman asked if it was staff's intent to keep Jackson
Place open. Phil Hals responded by saying that an alternative to the
designs would be to curb it rather than to close it or vacate it.
Another suggestion was to create a traffic channel which would permit
right turns only from Jackson Place onto U.S, Highway 10.
Commissioner Schuldt questioned the need for these proposed
improvements. Phil Hale responded by saying that the blacktop had
deteriorated and given the other recent landscaping improvements to
this area, it was a good time to undertake the project. In addition,
it was an attempt to maximize the parking and to do away with the park
type nature of Jackson Square.
Executive Director Klaers indicated that there was so little usable
green space in Jackson Square that it was not attractive as a park,
therefore, it was appropriate to convert Jackson Square into parking.
In addition, Executive Director Klaers indicated that the Park and
Recreation Commission had recommended that the EDA Main Street
Redevelopment site be filled in as a passive use. Therefore, the loss
of green space at Jackson Square may be made up at the redevelopment
site. Phil Hals agreed with that concept.
Chair Hinkle noted that there were existing traffic problems turning
out of the parking lot and onto Jackson Avenue.
CHAIR HINKLE MOVED TO REFER THE PARKING ALTERNATIVES TO THE ELK RIVER
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR COMMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Commissioner Schuldt asked staff to convey his reservations about the
loss of green space in this area to the Downtown Development
Corporation.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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410 7.1. Commissioner Duitsman "Other Business I"
At this time Commissioner Duitsman reviewed the status of the EDA Main
Street Redevelopment site with the HRA Commissioners. At the EDA
meeting of August 9, 1993, some EDA Commissioners suggested that the
site be conveyed back to the City and that the City fill and compact
the area for use as a passive, park-area. The City may be asking the
HRA for participation with this project.
Chair Hinkle spoke in favor of providing HRA assistance with this
project.
7.2. Commissioner Duitsman "Other Business II"
At this time, Commissioner Duitsman reviewed with HRA Commissioners a
request the City received for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance
for a redevelopment project at Main Street and Freeport Avenue. The
request for TIF assistance results in an amendment to TIF Plans No. 1
and No. 3. The City may be seeking HRA participation to help fund this
project as well.
Chair Hinkle spoke in favor of such a concept. Chair Hinkle suggested
that any time a community has a local developer undertaking a project,
agencies like an EDA or an HRA should provide assistance.
Chair Hinkle reminded HRA Commissioners that the public hearing on this
matter was scheduled for August 16, 1993.
Prior to adjourning, HRA Commissioners also discussed briefly the
status of the sidewalks in the Central Business District.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE HRA MEETING. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0,
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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William Rubin
Economic Development Coordinator
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