10-05-2015 HRA MIN �City of
Elk Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, October 5, 2015
Members Present: Chair Wilson, Commissioners Chuba and Kuester
Members Absent: Commissioners Toth and Burandt
Staff Present: City Administrator Cal Portner,Economic Development Specialist Colleen
Eddy and Recording Secretary/Sr.Administrative Assistant Debbie Huebner
Also Present: Jason Krebsbach and Ed Zimny of Central Minnesota Housing
Partnership
I. 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 5:30 p.m. by Chair Wilson.
..' 2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider 10/5/15 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve
the October 5,2015, agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve
the following consent agenda:
4.1 September 8,2015 Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Report
Motion carried 3-0.
5. Open Forum -No one appeared for Open Forum.
6.1 Public Hearings -None
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7.1 HRA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Update
The staff report was presented by Colleen Eddy.
7.2 Small Cities Development Grant
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Ms. Eddy noted that the project target area is being scaled back to 150 homes. Chair Wilson
asked how many were previously in the targeted area. Ms. Eddy stated there were originally
190 homes. Chair Wilson asked which area would be scaled back. Jason Krebsbach of
CMHP stated they will be doing outreach and windshield surveys to make that
determination.
Commissioner Kuester questioned how a number is determined. Mr. Krebsbach stated that
the funding agency looks need and potential impact. He explained that the smaller the target
area,the larger the impact. He stated that the goal is capture the area with the most need.
Commissioner Kuester asked if consideration is given for historical significance. Mr.
Krebsbach stated that historical value may not necessarily give a building a higher value,but
they do work with the Minnesota Historical Society. He stated that a building may receive a
higher rating if it is located in a downtown area where rehab would have a high impact.
Mr. Krebsbach stated that increasing the leverage funds will help to increase the city's
chances of receiving funding. He noted that not a lot of funding has been spent in this area
of the state, and that may also increase their rating. He noted that the DEED representative
he spoke with make a direct suggestion to reduce the targeted area. He stated that he felt
there was a positive outlook for receiving the grant this time.
Chair Wilson asked what the deadline was for applications. Mr. Krebsbach stated the
deadline is November 12,with the full application due the end of February 2016. Awards
will be announced the end of May,and they would be ready in August to receive applications
for projects.
Commissioner Chuba asked who will scale back the target area. Mr. Krebsbach stated that
CMHP will do the windshield surveys, taking into account where there are newer homes and
how many. He noted that apartment buildings, community buildings and churches are not
included.
Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba for the
following:
• Authorize CMHP to make a pre-application for the SCDP grant in the
amount of$$508,500
• The HRA to pledge $100,000 toward the program
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Motion carried 3-0.
8. Announcements
8.1 Golden Shovel Agency Website Presentation
Ms. Eddy stated that a special workshop meeting of the EDA and HRA is scheduled for
Monday, October 19, 2015,at 4:45 p.m. The Golden Shovel Agency will provide a
presentation and discussion will follow regarding updates to the website.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
Stewart Wilso , Chair
Housing&Redevelopment Authority
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