04-12-1999 HR MIN SPECIAL MTG • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY,APRIL 12, 1999
Members Present: Chair Kropuenske, Commissioners Toth and Hinkle; Commissioner
Thompson arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Members Absent: Commissioner Wilson
EDA Members President Dwyer, Commissioners Gongoll, Bender, Farber,
Present: Motin, Thompson and Klinzing
Council Members Mayor Klinzing, Council Members Dietz, Thompson, Farber
Present: and Motin
Staff Present: Paul Steinman, Director of Economic Development; Pat Klaers, City
Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Terry Maurer, City Engineer;
Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistant; and Steve Wensman, Planner
Also Present: Theresa Washburn, Cliff Lundberg, Renee Sande, and Toni
Darkenwald
• 1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting of the HRA was
called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Kropuenske.
2. Consider Agenda
COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE HRA AGENDA. COMMISSIONER
HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
3. Central Business District Study Process
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman explained that the HRA
meeting is being held for the purpose of discussing issues related to the Central
Business District Plan which is currently being developed under the direction of the
HRA with the assistance of Theresa Washburn of Washburn and Associates.
Theresa Washburn addressed the group to explain what steps have taken place
to bring the process to the point of presenting an action plan to the HRA, EDA
and Council.
Discussion was held among the members of those present regarding the primary
components that will drive the design of the downtown. Members of the Council
noted the importance of downtown business owners being involved with the
process mainly because they will be the impetus to drive the process to
• production. Discussion was also held regarding city residents being informed of
the process, especially if the taxpayers will be supporting the project in some
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manner. The definition of "historic downtown" was discussed. It was noted that
the word historic had different meanings to different people. Concern was
expressed as to where the project goes from this point, how much money it will
cost to move the project along, and what portion of the project the taxpayers will
be responsible for.
Following discussion it was the consensus of the Council and EDA members that
they are in favor of the "pre-design" phase for the downtown area moving
forward through implementation of the CBD Action Plan.
COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE PRE-
DESIGN PHASE OF THE DOWNTOWN FOCUS STUDY. COMMISSIONER TOTH
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
It was the consensus of the Council to delay funding of a designer until more data
is attained through the planning process.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
• The meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:37 P.M.
Sandra Peine
City Clerk
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