4.1A HRA DRAFT MIN 08-01-2016Special Workshop Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Burandt, Eder, and K
Members Absent: Commissioner Chuba
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Eco
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Recording Secretary/Sr.
Administrative Assistant Jennifer Johnson
1.Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Housing and
Redevelopment Authority special meeting was called to order at 4:37 p.m. by Chair Toth.
2.2017 HRA Budget
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She indicated the purpos
discuss the budget and action will be taken at the August 1, 2016, HRA meeting. She noted
that proposed expenditures for 2017 are $253,150. Ms. Othoudt presented three options for
the 2017 levy including using the same rate of 2016 of 0.01512%, using a maximum rate of
0.01850%, or the balanced rate, which will be calculated once the Estimated Market Value is
obtained from Sherburne County.
Ms. Othoudt outlined the division performance measures and goals
elements of the 2016-2020 EDA/HRA Strategic Plan.
Discussion followed regarding the following topics: blighted properties and the housing
rehab loan program; social media and direct mailing impacts; pro
housing stock; a possible collaboration with building inspectors to create a point-of-sale
program ensuring a safe property when sold; redevelopment of existing properties on
Highway 10; enhancing redevelopment opportunities for commercial/industrial properties
by staff connection to business owners.
Ms. Othoudt then reviewed the 2017 HRA budget worksheet detail.
questions regarding the downtown lighting maintenance and care.
Discussion followed regarding the options provided by staff for
It was the consensus of the HRA for staff to prepare the 2017 budget for approval at the
August 1, 2016, meeting using the previous and balanced rate of 0.01466% to allow for
reducing the reserves and allow for funding new revolving loan p
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3. 18584 Troy Street NW Update
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
The authority appreciated the information presented and agreed that in the future, this kind
of information would be important when trying to locate a piece of property to rehabilitate.
It was the consensus of the HRA not to proceed with any further
forfeited property located at 18584 Troy Street.
4. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Johnson.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Larry Toth, Chair
Housing & Redevelopment Authority