01-03-2017 HRA MIN ity of
Elk Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday,January 3, 2017
Members Present: Chair Toth,Commissioners Chuba,Eder, and Kuester
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy,and City Clerk Tina Allard
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 01/03/17 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the January 3,2017,agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 Check Register as outlined in the staff report.
4.2 Balance Sheet as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Revenue/Expenditure Report as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
6. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
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7.1 Rehabilitation Loan Program Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
one mortgage and repayment agreement at outlined in the staff report. Motion
carried 4-0.
7.2 HRA Bylaw Review
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She noted Section 2.4 and 2.5 regarding order of
business at regular meetings may need an update.
Chair Toth further questioned Robert's Rules of Order and the reading of financial
conditions.
Ms. Othoudt stated the check register information in the staff report each month covers the
financial conditions.
Moved by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to direct staff
to amend the bylaws regarding the HRA's order of business format. Motion carried
4-0.
8. Announcements
There were no announcements.
The HRA recessed at 5:42 p.m. and reconvened in worksession at 5:45 p.m.
9.1 Saxon Motors and Elk River Lodge Site Discussion
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
Chair Toth questioned costs.
Ms. Othoudt stated they would seek an appraisal and negotiate with the property owner on a
price. She stated the city would propose a large redevelopment project for the area.
Commissioner Eder questioned the zoning and whether there is a need for more apartments
in the area. She expressed concerns for the impact affordable housing may have to existing
townhomes. She suggested adding more townhomes or attached single level townhomes for
55+ as she felt there is a need for them over multi-family housing. She stated this would be a
great location for a 55+ community due to the river being nearby.
Ms. Othoudt reviewed the 2015 housing study which listed the following needs:
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• 265 market rate units
• 133 affordable rental units
• 44 subsidized units
Mr. Portner further noted the city has 110 single family homes coming online for 2017.
The commission expressed concerns with traffic and stacking of vehicles on Yale Street.
Ms. Othoudt noted the aggressive timeframe for applying for the demolition grant in
February.
There was discussion on how the appraisal would be completed for multiple parcels.
Chair Toth stated February may be too quick of a turnaround in order to review costs of an
appraisal and make a decision to purchase.
Mr.Portner suggested a review of the Focus Area Study for the HRA. He stated there
wouldn't be traffic issues as long as the overall study is not changed.
Commission consensus was to obtain cost estimates for an appraisal.
I 0. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
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