10-26-1998 HR MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1998
Members Present: Chair Kropuenske, Commissioners Hinkle,Toth, and Wilson (5:12)
Members Absent: Commissioner Farber
Staff Present: Paul Steinman, Executive Director; Sandra Peine, 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
The following item was added to the agenda:
6.a. Post Office Discussion
COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE 10/26/98 HRA AGENDA AS
AMENDED. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
• 3. Consider Consent Agenda
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. CHECK REGISTER-APPROVED
3.2. 9/28/98 MINUTES-APPROVED
COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4. Discuss Central Business District Visioning Retreat Held on 10/23/98
Executive Director Paul Steinman updated the HRA on the Visioning Retreat for
the City of Elk River Central Business District Redevelopment Plan that was held on
Friday, October 23, 1998. He indicated that part of the purpose of the plan was
to develop the boundaries of the core central business district. Paul Steinman
reviewed the boundaries that were developed during the retreat. Discussion was
held by the HRA as to whether Freeport Avenue should be a link to the central
business district area so as to include the Elk River Mall. Paul Steinman indicated
that it was the consensus of the group on October 23 that this area not be
included at this time. Paul Steinman indicated that the group also identified
types of businesses that should occur in the core area and the types of
promotions and marketing that should occur in the core area. Another issue
discussed was the types of design elements, spaces, and buildings that should
exist in the area.
. Mayor Duitsman talked about the necessity for the HRA to plan for the commuter
rail station that has been proposed for the City of Elk River. He indicated that the
location of the station could affect the decisions made by those involved in the
visioning process for the central business district.
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• Paul Steinman indicated that the next meeting relating to the central business
district will take place in January 1999.
5. Discuss Midwest Building Components- King and Main Project
Terry Veech and Clark Carlson of Midwest Building Components addressed the
HRA regarding the progress of the development proposal for the King and Main
site. Mr. Carlson indicated that there are several parties interested in leasing the
building approximately one year from now. Discussion was held regarding the
cost per square foot for leasing the building and what it would take for the
developer to proceed with the project. Terry Veech indicated that a letter of
intent for occupancy of approximately one third of the building would allow him
to proceed with the building plans.
It was noted by Mr. Veech that Midwest Building Components would continue to
search for tenants.
6.1. Post Office Discussion
Executive Director Paul Steinman stated that the local post office has requested
that a public hearing be scheduled to propose moving from its original site to a
larger facility somewhere in the City of Elk River. He indicated that the post office
is looking for a site of about 2 to 3 acres of land. Paul Steinman indicated that the
public hearing is scheduled for November 9 at 6 p.m. and will be held by the
Economic Development Authority. He suggested that the HRA attend the public
• hearing to give its input regarding the effect of moving the post office from the
core area of downtown.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HRA FOR
NOVEMBER 9, 1998, 6 P.M. AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL TO ATTEND THE EDA PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE POST OFFICE. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandra Peine
City Clerk