11-25-1996 HR MIN • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1996
Members Present: Chair Schuldt, Commissioners Kropuenske, Hinkle, Wilson, and
Farber
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Paul Steinman, Executive Director; Pat Klaers, City Administrator
Other Present: Mayor Duitsman
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 Schuldt.
2. Consider November 25, 1996, HRA Agenda
COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 25, 1996, HRA
AGENDA. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
• CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. OCTOBER 14, 1996, HRA MINUTES-APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER-APPROVED
COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Consider Modifications to the HRA Bylaws
Executive Director Paul Steinman reviewed with the Commission the major
changes that are being proposed to the HRA bylaws. Two items noted were the
monthly meeting date of the fourth Monday of each month and the special
meeting provisions.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATIONS OF THE HRA
BYLAWS AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5. Discussion on Draft TIF District No. 16 Plan
• Executive Director Paul Steinman reviewed with the HRA the draft Tax Increment
Plan for TIF District No. 16. It was noted that the Planning Commission will review
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• this draft at its November 26, 1996, meeting, and that the City Council will hold a
public hearing on the proposed district at its January 27, 1997, meeting. The
School and County will receive a draft plan in the next week or so and their
review should take place either in later December or early January.
The financial analysis for the King and Main TIF No. 16 project was discussed
including the repayment plan and maximum number of years to pay off the
district. The Executive Director noted that no action is necessary by the HRA at
this meeting and that this information is provided for discussion and review.
6. Update on Strategic Planning Process
Executive Director Paul Steinman and Commissioner Kropuenske, Strategic
Planning Task Force member, reviewed with the HRA the progress that the
Economic Development Strategic Planning Task Force has made to this date.
The HRA indicated its support for the downtown redevelopment issue being one
of the top priorities for the City economic development plan. The HRA indicated
its support of how the Task Force is proceeding and expressed interest in being
kept abreast as to the progress that the Task Force is making.
7. Other Business
7.1. December HRA Meeting
It was noted that the December HRA meeting is scheduled for December 23,
1996.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO CANCEL THE DECEMBER 23, 1996, HRA
MEETING. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
7.2. Financial Statement
Executive Director Paul Steinman distributed the financial statement for the HRA
for the period ending on 10/31/96.
7.3. TIF Plan No. 16 - Project Schedule
Executive Director Paul Steinman distributed to the HRA the tentative King and
Main -TIF No. 16 project schedule.
7.4. Old County Administration Building
A general discussion took place regarding the old County Administration
Building in the downtown and the possible purchase of this facility by the
School District for use by its School Administration department.
COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO HAVE THE HRA INDICATE ITS SUPPORT
FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASING THE OLD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
• BUILDING IN THE DOWNTOWN AND USE OF THIS FACILITY BY THE SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION.
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• THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Commissioner Hinkle abstained due to the fact that
he may be involved in the transaction as the real estate agent of record.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick D. Klaers
City Administrator
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