05-23-1996 HR MIN 4110 MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1996
Members Present: Chair Schuldt, Commissioners Kropuenske, Hinkle and Wilson
Members Absent: Commissioner Farber
Staff Present: Pat Klaers, Executive Director; and Sandra Thackeray, 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 6:00 p.m. by Chair Schuldt.
2. Consider Agenda
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/23/96 HRA AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider May 6, 1996, HRA Minutes
• COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 6, 1996, HRA MINUTES.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Update on the Mississippi Riverfront Pathway Proiect- Hoisington Koegler Group
The following groups were invited to attend this meeting: Park and Recreation,
Economic Development Authority, City Council, Planning Commission, Municipal
Utilities Commission and the Riverwalk Pathway Committee. All of the above-
listed groups were represented at this meeting.
Michael Schroeder and Paul Paige from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
presented the plans for the Riverwalk Pathway. It was noted that because the
city did not receive the ISTEA grant the project would have to be downsized, or
completed in phases.
The two representatives from Hoisington Koegler described a proposal of the
Riverwalk which would be completed in three different phases. The proposed
phases include A) Lero Pavilion and overlook; B) Nuts and Bolts Fountain and
overlook; and C) The area extending east to the bridge. Discussion was held
regarding the utility overhead lines. It was indicated that the revised plan
located the pathway away from the overhead lines eliminating the need to
remove them. Other issues discussed were accessibility issues, a mural on the east
wall, vandalism and physical security concerns and the use of the alley for
emergency vehicles.
Discussion was held as to what the next step is to making the project a reality. It
was decided that funding is a major issue. It was also discussed that it would be
beneficial to appoint one agency to continue working on the project. It was the
consensus of the HRA that it continue to support the project concept and would
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like to see the project become a reality at some time in the near future. The
Executive Director suggested discussing the project at an upcoming HRA
meeting.
5. King and Main Street Redevelopment Site
The Executive Director informed the HRA that, based on HRA action on 5/6/96, he
has entered into a purchase agreement for$410,000 for the three properties
located at King and Main Street. He further indicated that an environmental
audit is expected to be completed prior to closing. A public hearing has been
scheduled for the City Council on June 17, 1996, to authorize this HRA acquisition
prior to the Redevelopment Plan being completed.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPOINT LORI JOHNSON AS EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR FOR THE HRA DURING THE ABSENCE OF PAT KLAERS. COMMISSIONER
KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO APPOINT THE
HRA CHAIR AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING THE ABSENCE OF LORI JOHNSON.
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AMENDMENT CARRIED
4-0.
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE EARLY ACQUISITION OF
THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Check Register
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER.
COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
8. Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at
7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sa dra Thackeray
Clerk
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