12-21-1998 HR MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
• HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1998
Members Present: Chair Kropuenske, Commissioners Hinkle and Wilson
Members Absent: Commissioners Toth and Farber
Staff Present: Paul Steinman, Executive Director;Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Peter
Beck, City Attorney
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 Kropuenske.
2. Consider Agenda
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/21/98 HRA AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER WILSON 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. 10/26/98 HRA MINUTES-APPROVED
COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4. Discuss King and Main Project
Executive Director Paul Steinman informed the HRA that the HRA's letter of intent
with Midwest Building Components regarding the development of the King and
Main site will end on December 31, 1998. In July the HRA signed a letter of intent
allowing Midwest Building Components to be the only developer working with the
HRA on the King and Main site. Paul Steinman explained that Midwest Building
Components has accomplished a variety of activities on the site, however they
have not been successful in getting tenants to occupy the proposed building.
Paul Steinman recommended that the HRA consider marketing the site starting in
January 1999.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED THAT THE HRA PROCEED WITH MARKETING THE KING
AND MAIN SITE AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE
MOTION.
COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION BY ADDING THE
FOLLOWING SENTENCE: "THAT PAUL STEINMAN CONTACT TERRY VEECH OF MIDWEST
BUILDING COMPONENTS PRIOR TO JANUARY 1 TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT
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• THERE IS A PROJECT IMMINENT". COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE
AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT PASSED 3-0.
THE MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED 3-0.
5. Update on the Central Business District Visioning Process
Executive Director Paul Steinman indicated that a meeting of the Central Business
District Visioning Group was held on Tuesday, December 15. The purpose of the
meeting was to begin specifically addressing the completion of various activities
identified in the visioning retreat held on October 23. There were approximately
12 people present during the December 15 meeting. These people identified
seven specific activities which the group will pursue over the next couple of
months. Paul Steinman reviewed the activities identified by the group.
6. Other Business
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HRA ON
JANUARY 15, 1999,AT 11:30 A.M.AT A PLACE TO BE DETERMINED FOR THE PURPOSE
OF HEARING A PRESENTATION OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN.
COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
Paul Steinman updated the HRA on the postal service meeting which he
attended regarding the relocation of the post office.
• Commissioner Wilson indicated his concern about the traffic pattern at the
location of the mailboxes on Railroad Drive. It was the consensus of the HRA to
review the traffic pattern in that area.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
3-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
adjourned aat�5:30 p.m.
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Sandra Peine
City Clerk
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