4.1 HRSR 12-05-2016 DRAFT MIN Item 4.1
iikMeeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, November 7, 2016
Members Present: Chair Toth,Commissioners Burandt,Chuba and Kuester
Members Absent: Commissioner Eder
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 Chair Toth.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider 1 1/7/16 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Burandt and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve
the November 7,2016, agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve
the consent agenda,with correction to the minutes, as follows:
4.1 October 3,2016,Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Report
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
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6.I Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
7.1 HRA Rehabilitation Loan Program Update
Ms. Eddy provided an update on recent Rehab Program. She explained that no bids were
received for the 806 Holt property,due to contractors being very busy this time of year.
Chair Toth asked if the properties on the waiting list have been moved up. Ms. Eddy stated
yes,that the properties on 5th Street,Holt and Gates are going through the process. She
noted that one will require the full$25,000 and the other two are in the$10,000 -$15,000
range. Commissioner Chuba asked if they are still getting leads. Ms. Eddy stated that staff is
still receiving calls from the article in the Star News,but the properties are outside the
targeted area. Ms. Eddy stated she still explains the process to interested callers,in case their
property does become eligible at some point.
7.2 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Discussion
Ms. Eddy discussed the expansion of the targeted area proposed at the last work session.
She stated that the HRA could make a recommendation on the expansion,if they were ready
to move forward.
Commissioner Kuester stated she would support adding the area in blue,as well as the
orange area city-wide. Discussion followed regarding how many homes this might add. Ms.
Eddy stated that she could bring back the actual number at the next meeting.
After further discussion,it was the consensus of the HRA to add the area shown in blue on
the map provided. In addition the HRA was interested in including the homes dated 1851 —
1930,as well as the area on the east side of Xenia. After discussion,the HRA stated their
support for the default language,but asked that staff have the city attorney look it over to
make sure there were no issues.
Motion by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve
the amended default language, subject to legal counsel approval. Motion carried 4-0.
8. Announcements
There were no announcements.
9.1 Worksession — Mississippi Connections Plan Discussion (5:54 p.m.)
Ms. Othoudt led discussion of a possible long-term plan for redeveloping East Main Street.
The proposal included the HRA acquiring the selected properties as they became available
for purchase,with the intent to assemble the properties for a future office/business
development. She suggested that the HRA rent out the properties until they were ready to
redevelop the site.
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Discussion following regarding which properties might be best suited for such a project.
Commissioner Chuba expressed a concern for drainage issues in this location, stating that
engineered drawings would be needed before proceeding with any type of project.
The Commission gave direction to staff to move forward with acquiring these properties for
redevelopment as they came available on the market.
I 0. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
Tina Allard,City Clerk
Larry Toth,Chair
Housing&Redevelopment Authority