02-01-2016 HRA MIN EtMeeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, February 1, 2016
Members Present: Vice Chair Toth, Commissioners Burandt,Chuba,Eder and Kuester
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy and Recording Secretary/Sr.
Administrative Assistant Debbie Huebner
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 Vice Chair Toth.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider 2/1/2016 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the January 4,2016,agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve
the consent agenda:
4.1 Jan„nry 4,2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Report
4.5 Designation of Official Newspaper
4.6 Designation of Official Depositories
4.7 Designation of Place of Meeting for 2016
4.8 Determination of Dates and Time of Meetings for 2016
4.9 Annual Appointment of HRA Executive Director
4.10 Confirmation and Recognition of New Commissioners
...-... 4.11 Receive Report of Modifications/Amendments to the "Municipal Housing and
Redevelopment Act"
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Motion carried 5-0.
5. Open Forum -No one appeared for Open Forum.
6.1 Public Hearings -None
7.1 Annual Meeting Election of Officers and Establish Terms
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to elect
Larry Toth to serve as HRA Chair. Motion carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Burandt and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to elect
Dennis Chuba to serve as HRA Vice Chair. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion was given to the actual duties of HRA Secretary position. Ms. Othoudt stated
she will research the bylaws to determine whether or not the position is still necessary,and if
not,the bylaws could be amended.
Motion by Chair Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to elect Michelle Eder
to serve as HRA Secretary. Motion carried 5-0.
7.2 Reading of Financial Condition
Ms. Othoudt reviewed the HRA's financial condition. She noted that the 2016 HRA tax
levy is .1512% of taxable market value. The unaudited cash reserves balance on December
31,205 was $1,173,921.
7.3 Annual Report
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report for this item. There were no comments or concerns
expressed by the HRA.
7.4 Consideration of Staff Assignments from Strategic Plan
Ms. Othoudt reviewed the staff report. The consensus of the HRA was to accept staff's
recommendations as presented in the report.
7.5 Discussion of Bylaws and any Suggested Amendments
Ms. Othoudt stated that no changes were proposed by the HRA for the current Bylaws.
7.6 CMHP Rehabilitation Program Update
Colleen Eddy provided an update on the HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. She
noted that the payments on the loans go right back into the HRA fund.
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7.7 Blighted Properties Forgivable Residential Loan Program
Ms. Othoudt stated that the changes recommended by the HRA have been made in the
Blighted Properties Forgivable Residential Loan Program and policy.
Moved by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve
the Blighted Properties Forgivable Residential Loan Program and policy. Motion
carried 5-0.
7.8 Attendance Policy
Ms. Othoudt explained that the City Council approved changes the boards and commissions
policy handbook at their January 19,2016 meeting. She reviewed the changes made to the
attendance policy.
8.1 Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Minutes prepare. D:.bie Huebner.
Tina Allard, City k
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Toth Chair
Housing&Redevelopment Authority