4.1. HRA DRAFT MIN 07-05-2016
Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, May 2, 2016
Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba and Eder. Commissioner
Kuester arrived at 5:35 p.m.
Members Absent: Commissioner Burandt
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy and Recording Secretary/Sr.
Administrative Assistant Debbie Huebner
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 5:30 p.m. by Chair Toth.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider 6/6/2016 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the June 6, 2016, agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 Minutes
May 2, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenues-Expenditures Report
Motion carried 3-0.
5. Open Forum - No one appeared for Open Forum.
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6.1 Public Hearings - None
7.1 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update
(Commissioner Kuester arrived at this time – 5:35 p.m.)
Colleen Eddy presented the staff report. She provided an update on the recent activities
related to the program. Ms. Eddy noted that there will be an article in The Current, the city’s
newsletter.
Ms. Eddy stated she is working with staff on a video regarding the loan program, featuring a
homeowner who utilized the program. Chair Toth asked if there would be “before” and
“after” photos in the video. Ms. Eddy stated yes, and also in the updated flyer she is
working on.
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.
7.2 Proposed date for the HRA Budget Workshop
Ms. Othoudt stated that July 5, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. has tentatively been set for the HRA
budget workshop.
7.3 EDA/HRA Website Soft Launch
Ms. Eddy reviewed the new EDA/HRA website developed with Golden Shovel. She noted
that the site will be updated with the most current information before the final launch.
Chair Toth noted that his title says “Vice Chair”. Ms. Eddy stated she will make that change.
Commissioner Chuba asked who will update the website and how often. Ms. Eddy stated
that Economic Development staff and Golden Shovel will have rights to update the site.
Ms. Othoudt stated she anticipates making updates weekly to keep it up to date, and that
newsfeeds will update automatically.
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8. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Larry Toth, Chair
Housing & Redevelopment Authority