03-24-1994 HR MIN • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY,MARCH 24, 1994
Members Present: Chairman Schuldt, Commissioners Duitsman, Toth, and
Hinkle
Members Absent: Commissioner Kropuenske
Staff Present: Bill Rubin, Economic Development Coordinator
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 6:00 by Chair Schuldt.
2. Consider March 24, 1994 HRA Agenda
COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 24, 1994, HRA
AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS:
7.1 COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN "OTHER BUSINESS I"
7.2 CONSIDER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST.
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider January 11, 1994 HRA Minutes
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 11,1994, HRA MINUTES
AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Consider Administrative Changes in the HRA Executive Director Position
Pursuant to a recommendation by the City Council, Bill Rubin was appointed
Executive Director of the Elk River Economic Development Authority (EDA) at its
March meeting. It is also in order for the HRA to consider his appointment as the
HRA's Executive Director.
The HRA's bylaws currently refers to this appointed position as "Administrator"
rather than "Executive Director". The appointment of Mr. Rubin as Executive
• Director,will therefore,require a change in the HRA's bylaws. It is
recommended that Section 3.4 of Article 3 of the bylaws be deleted, and new
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COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF PATRICK KLAERS AS
THE HRA ADMINISTRATOR, AND TO APPOINT WILLIAM RUBIN AS THE HRA'S
ADMINISTRATOR. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTIONED
CARRIED 4-0.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE HRA BYLAWS
REFLECTING THE "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" POSITION AT A FUTURE MEETING,AND,TO
WAIVE THE CERTIFIED MAIL/REGISTERED MAIL REQUIREMENT IN THE BYLAWS TO
CONSIDER THESE CHANGES. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. Consider Funding Public Improvements At The Former City Hall Site At U.S.
Highway 10, Main Street, And UPA Drive
At a recent City Council meeting, the City Councilmembers heard an update
from the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce regarding its plan to move its
offices into a more permanent location. The current plan is to obtain a single
family home that has been converted into an office. This building is currently
utilized by Mr. Dennis Chuba,The Chuba Company, 317 Main Street. The Area
Chamber of Commerce is proposing that the City of Elk River enter into a land
lease so that this office can be located on the former City Hall site at U.S.
Highway 10, Main Street, and UPA Drive.
Other improvements are also planned for this area. They include the restoration
of a parking lot for commuters, landscaping, irrigation, and redesigned access 110
road from UPA Drive to the bottom of the property. The commuters lot may be
funded in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot).
A portion of the landscaping will likely be funded by the Municipal Utilities as part
of its filtration plant expansion on this site.
Bill Rubin suggested that it may be appropriate for the HRA to fund a portion of
these improvements just as the HRA funded the two central business district
parking lots in 1993. Although the costs for these improvements are not finalized,
it is appropriate for staff to work with the City's consulting engineer, Meier Stewart
and Associates, to develop an overall design for this property.
COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF BASIC
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FORMER CITY HALL SITE. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
7. Other Business
7.1 Other Business I
Commissioner Duitsman explained that the City is in the process of
updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. A steering committee is being
organized for this project and it is appropriate for the HRA to have a
representative on the committee.
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COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER HINKLE
AS THE HRA'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE.
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
7.2 Consider An Expense Reimbursement Request
Bill Rubin explained that Commissioner Schuldt has submitted a request
for reimbursement in the amount of$23.49 as a mileage claim for
attending the Maier Stewart and Associates annual open house.
Discussion of this matter followed.
COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MILEAGE CLAIM IN
THE AMOUNT OF$23.49 AS SUBMITTED BY COMMISSIONER SCHULDT.
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
HRA MEETING. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:32
• p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
v
M!l is m Rubin
HRA Administrator
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