03-23-1998 HR MIN • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1998
Members Present: Chair Kropuenske, Commissioners Farber, Hinkle and Toth
Members Absent: Commissioner Wilson
Staff Present: Paul Steinman, Executive Director;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 5 p.m. by Chair Kropuenske.
2. Consider Agenda
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 23, 1998, HRA AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
• COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. 2/23/98 HRA MINUTES-APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER-APPROVED
COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
6. Process of Downtown Master Plan
Executive Director Paul Steinman informed the HRA that an Executive Committee
has been formed for the Downtown Master Plan and will meet on March 24. The
HRA/Planning Commission heard a presentation by the City of Monticello and
Monticello Community Partners regarding the Monticello Downtown Master Plan.
Paul Steinman indicated that the HRA should decide whether it wants to proceed
with some type of Downtown Master Plan. He indicated the HRA should also
discuss issues as to timing of the project,what it envisions for a Downtown Master
Plan, and how to divide the responsibilities of the project. After discussion by the
HRA, it was the consensus of the group that the HRA should move forward with
some type of Downtown Master Plan for the City of Elk River. The HRA also
concluded that defining the downtown area should be the first step of the
process and that the timing is right for this type of project. Chair Kropuenske
stated that he felt the HRA needed a facilitator to help outline a vision for the
• downtown area. He further indicated that the HRA should be responsible for the
leadership role to make the Master Plan for the downtown area a reality. Chair
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IP Kropuenske indicated that he would bring the comments to the Executive
Committee for the downtown plan and would also report back to the HRA
following the March 24 meeting.
5. Discuss Concept of King and Main Development
Gary Santwire presented the HRA with a proposed concept for the development
of the King and Main site. Gary Santwire presented three examples of building
types to the HRA; each being a different size of office complex. Gary Santwire
discussed the parking issue in conjunction with Dr. Jarmoluk's property and
indicated it may be necessary to share a parking drive with Dr. Jarmoluk.
Discussion was held by the EDA regarding the costs the city has incurred for the
property. Discussion was also held regarding the possibility of giving the land
away. Commissioner Farber indicated that the HRA may have to provide the
land for$0 to try to improve the downtown area. Commissioner Hinkle
concurred.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO INSTRUCT PAUL STEINMAN TO CONTINUE TO
WORK WITH GARY SANTWIRE ON THE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Commissioner Toth indicated his concern that any other developers that come
forward with a proposal have the same opportunity to have their proposal
reviewed by the HRA.
. 7. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-
0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Thackeray
City Clerk
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