11-27-2000 HR MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
• HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2000
Members Present: Commissioners Thompson, Toth and Motin
Members Absent: Commissioners Wilson and Huntington
Staff Present: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development; Marc
Nevinski, Assistant Director of Economic Development; Pat Klaers,
City Administrator; Michele McPherson, Director of Planning,
Sandra Peine, City Clerk; and Terry Maurer, City Engineer
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 Vice Chair Toth.
2. Consider November 27, 2000 HRA Agenda
• COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 27, 2000, HRA
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. 10/23/2000 HRA MINUTES-APPROVED
3.2. REVENUE/EXPENSE REPORT THROUGH 10/31/2000-ACCEPTED
3.3. CHECK REGISTER-APPROVED
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for Open Mike.
5. Downtown Sidewalk Plan
City Administrator Pat Klaers gave a brief review of the discussion that took place
at the October HRA/City Council meeting regarding the downtown sidewalk
issue. He indicated that staff was directed to study the situation and make a
recommendation to the HRA. He stated that staff has completed the study and
has reached a consensus regarding the area and design of the downtown
• sidewalks. Mr. Klaers explained that staff is recommending replacing all sidewalks
that are currently of the "red" design.
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Michele McPherson, Director of Planning showed photos of the proposed
sidewalk design and color. The HRA discussed the difference between the
proposed design and the design originally proposed by the developers of the
King and Main Project. Michele stated that staff has agreed with the design
proposed by the developers.
City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that staff is exploring options to purchase the
materials and bid the labor separately to get a better price. He indicated that a
number of suppliers would be explored for their match, quality, and product
price.
Issues of concern discussed by the HRA included sidewalk cost, funding of the
sidewalk, and timing of the project. The city administrator stated that the project
is proposed to proceed in 2001 so as to coordinate with Elk River Utilities project of
electric line relocation. He noted that the sidewalk project roughly includes
30,000 square feet.The cost of the sidewalk is estimated at $8-$9 per square foot
totaling approximately$275,000. The city administrator noted that the city owns
some of the property included in the project and stated that the city may pay its
share of the project. He suggested that the HRA pay the balance of the project.
He reviewed the funds that the HRA has available. The city administrator stated
that property owners are currently paying for the 1988 sidewalk assessment
because it was a 15-year assessment that was included with a street and utility
assessment.
• Discussion was held regarding whether it was fair to assess downtown property
owners for the proposed sidewalks. Commissioners Motin and Thompson
suggested that property owners pay a small portion of the project, such as the
difference between a "regular" sidewalk and the proposed sidewalk. Following
this discussion, the HRA concurred that staff research the 1988 assessment and
report back to the HRA.
6. Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Catherine Mehelich noted that staff was recently authorized by the HRA to
complete a downtown redevelopment plan. Catherine indicated that staff has
completed an outline for the plan. She reviewed the components of the plan.
The identified project area was taken from the Theresa Washburn study in 1999
with the Central Business District area being extended to include the riverwalk
area. The process for the redevelopment plan will be completed in three phases
to include Information Gathering, Visioning for Future Development, and
Implementation. Catherine indicated that staff is recommending to hire a
consultant to complete the market study component of the plan. She indicated
that staff would be prepared to present costs for this component at the next HRA
meeting.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
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1111 8. Adiournment
There being no other business, COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at
6:04 p.m.
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Sandra Peine
City Clerk
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