4.1A HRA DRAFT MIN 06-06-2016 Item 4.1a
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Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, May 2, 2016
Members Present: Chair Toth,Commissioners Chuba,Eder and Kuester
Members Absent: Commissioner Burandt
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 4
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the t e.1)..ng c f 4 -Elk River Housing and
Redevelopment Authority was called to order a1:54,4,9,p.o . by Chair Toth.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Alliance was recited.
3. Consider 5/2/2016 Agenda
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Moved by Commise t
sionKuester and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the May 2,2016, agenda otio i parried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chub.a:and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 April 4,2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check Register
4.5 Satisfaction of Mortgage Agreement
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Open Forum -No one appeared for Open Forum.
6.1 Public Hearings -None
7.1 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update
Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2
May 2,2016
Colleen Eddy presented the staff report. She provided an update on the recent
informational meeting, citing low turnout. Staff is working with CMHP on scheduling
another meeting in early June.
Chair Toth stated he was aware of a property that could benefit from the program. Ms.
Eddy stated that a CMHP representative would probably be the best person to make contact
with the homeowner.
7.2 Bylaw Amendment
Amanda Othoudt reviewed the proposed amendment,removing the assignment of taking
minutes from the HRA Secretary position.
Motion by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the proposed change to the HRA Bylaws:
3.4) Secretary-The Secretary,who shall be selected from among the
Commissioners, shall be responsible for reviewing the minutes of each
meeting of the Authority. The Secretary shall also perform such functions as
may be deemed necessary by the Chair.
Motion carried 4-0.
7.3 19584 Troy Street Update
Ms. Othoudt stated that Sherburne County has submitted information on this property to
the Department of Natural Resources to determine if they have interest in the property as
conservation land. If not,public entities, such as the city, have first right of refusal to
purchase the property before it goes to public auction in September. She noted that she is
still working with Sherburne County on a price. She noted that the County representative
stated there is some interest in the property by private parties,if it does come up for auction.
Aaron Surratt,Deputy Chief of Operations for the Elk River Fire Department,was present
to discuss training opportunities for Police and Fire,using abandoned tax forfeit properties
such as this one. He discussed the Fire Academy and how being able to have training
opportunities available in the area is beneficial.
Mr. Surratt reviewed various types of training exercises buildings can be used for,not just to
do a bum. He explained how neighborhoods are notified if a bum is going to be done. Mr.
Surratt discussed his experience in conducting bums in other cities. He stated that they
would like to partner with the HRA when opportunities come up. He stated that their goal
is to develop their tactical skills. He noted that the department will continue on increase in
size and felt that in 5 years,they could possibly have another 20 fire fighters. Mr. Surratt
reviewed photos of bum sites where he was a participant. He distributed sample documents
for controlled burns,including agreement with property owner, neighborhood notification
letter and information regarding how a training burn is conducted.
Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3
May 2,2016
Commissioner Chuba stated that he felt a burn at this residential sight might be tight. Mr.
Surratt provided information regarding sites where they did not have a lot of space to work
in and they were very successful.
Commissioner Chuba asked how much time they would need to conduct their training
exercises. Mr. Surratt stated that they would be willing to take whatever they could get and
would be flexible.
Ms. Othoudt stated the next step is for the County to hear from the DNR. She stated they
will be offering approximately half of what the County is asking for the property.
9.1 Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Larry Toth, Chair
Housing&Redevelopment Authority