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4.1 HRSR 04-03-2017 DRAFT MIN Meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday, February 6, 2017 Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba, Eder, Kuester Members Absent: None Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Planning Manager Zack Carlton and 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 5:47 p.m. by Chair Toth. 2.Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3.Consider 02/06/17 Agenda Moved by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve the February 6, 2017, agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 4.Consent Agenda Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Eder to the consent agenda as follows: 4.1 HRA Minutes December 6, 2016 Regular Meeting January 3, 2017 Regular Meeting 4.2 Check Register 4.3 Balance Sheet 4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Report 4.5 Designation of Official Newspaper 4.6 Designation of Official Depositories 4.7 Designation of Place of Meeting for 2017 4.8 Determination of Dates and Time of Meetings for 2017 4.9 Annual Appointment of HRA Executive Director 4.10 Confirmation and Recognition of New Commissioners Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 February 6, 2017 ----------------------------- 4.11 Receive Report of Modifications/Amendments to the ÑMunicipal Housing and Redevelopment ActÒ 4.12 Satisfaction Agreement Motion carried 5-0. 5. Open Forum Wendy Simonson, representing Kemper Drug, was present to voice h overnight parking signs were being removed in the downtown. She needed for Kemper DrugÔs sick and elderly customers. Chair Toth explained that the HRA does not have the authority to control parking in the downtown. Simonson present her concerns to the City Council. 6. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. 7.1 Annual Meeting Election of Officers and Establish Terms Moved by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to nominate Larry Toth to serve as Chair, Dennis Chuba as Vice Chair, and Michelle Eder as Secretary. Commissioner Chuba seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. 7.2 Reading of Financial Condition Ms. Othoudt reviewed the HRAÔs financial condition, as outlined HRA dated February 6, 2016. 7.3 Annual Report Ms. Othoudt reviewed the 2016 annual report. 7.4 Consideration of Staff Assignments from Strategic Plan Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. The HRA had no addition 7.5 Discussion of Bylaws and any Suggested Amendments Ms. Othoudt asked if the HRA wished to consider any amendments were no proposed amendments. 7.6 HRA Rehabilitation Program Update Ms. Othoudt provided an update on the HRA Rehabilitation Program Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 February 6, 2017 ----------------------------- 7.7 Attendance Policy Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. The HRA recessed at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened in work session at 8. Work Session Ï Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Plan Presentation 9. Adjournment Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. _____________________ Tina Allard, City Clerk _____________________ Larry Toth, Chair Housing & Redevelopment Authority Closed Meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority Held at Elk River City Hall Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Eder, Kuester, and Ov Members Absent: Commissioners Chuba Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Cit Administrator Cal Portner, and Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller Also Present: Doug Shaftel, Kennedy & Graven, Chartered 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 5:00 p.m. by Chair Toth. 2.Closed Meeting The HRA held a closed meeting per MN Statute 13D.05., Subd. 3(c)(3) (the ÑActÒ) The purpose of the meeting was to develop or consider offer or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal propertyÒ. The property being discussed is PID# 75-401-0135, also known as 426 Main Street NW, Elk River. 3.Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Toth adjourned the meetin Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. Larry Toth, Chair Tina Allard, City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 2 March 17, 2014 ----------------------------- Meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday, March 6, 2017 Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba, Kuester (6:05 Members Absent: Commissioner Eder Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, and Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller 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 03/06/17 Agenda Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve the March 6, 2017, agenda. Motion carried 3-0. 4.Consent Agenda Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve the consent agenda as follows: 4.1 Balance sheet as outlined in the staff report. 4.2 Revenue/expenditure report as outlined in the staff report. 4.3 Satisfaction Agreement for Jon W. and Ann K. Jungers. Motion carried 3-0. 5.Open Forum No one was present for open forum. 6.Public Hearings There were no public hearings. Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 March 6, 2017 ----------------------------- 7.1 Rehabilitation Loan Program Update Ms. Othoudt provided an update as outlined in her staff report. 8. Announcements There were no announcements. The HRA recessed at 5:37 p.m. and reconvened in work session at 5:41 p.m. 9.1 HRA Rehab Loan Program Ï Targeted Area Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She stated she received at 18299 Boston Street inquiring about the rehabilitation loan program. She explained the home is just outside of the targeted area. She indicated the HRA could expand the targeted area or the program could be opened up to the entire city and funding could be limited based on certain criteria. The HRA discussed the benefits of maintaining the targeted area for now but expressed an interest in reviewing the program again later this year. Ms. Othoudt suggested waiting until this summer when people want to do home improvement projects to see if any additional loan inquiries are received. Commissioner Ovall concurred with Ms. Othoudt on waiting until June or July to discuss again. He added the HRA earmarked funding for a specific area of the city and if the funding is opened up alternative funding should be identified. He noted program marketed to see if the programÔs response increases. Commissioner Toth expressed concern with setting a precedent if the program is extended outside of the targeted area. Consensus of the HRA was to limit the rehabilitation loan progra area for now and to revisit later in the year. Ms. Othoudt stated there may be alternative funding available t Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for homeowners outside of the targeted area. She indicated she will contact the MHFA to do a presentation for the options. 9.2 Main Street Redevelopment Plan Ms. Othoudt presented her staff report. She stated she has spok the property owners in the area and they are interested in selling their properties. (Commissioner Kuester arrived at 6:05 p.m.) Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 March 6, 2017 ----------------------------- Discussion took place and members of the HRA expressed an interest in seeing building overlays showing setbacks, utility easements, proposed traffic connections, etc. Ms. Othoudt indicated she will work with the Planning Department and bring something back at a future meeting. 10. Adjournment Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. _____________________ Tina Allard, City Clerk _____________________ Larry Toth, Chair Housing & Redevelopment Authority Closed Meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority Held at Elk River City Hall Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Kuester, and Ovall Members Absent: Commissioners Chuba, Eder Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Cit Administrator Cal Portner Also Present: None 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 5:00 p.m. by Chair Toth. 2.Closed Meeting The HRA held a closed meeting per MN Statute 13D.05., Subd. 3(c)(3) (the ÑActÒ) The purpose of the meeting was to develop or consider offer or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal propertyÒ. The property being discussed is PID# 75-401-0135, also known as 426 Main Street NW, Elk River. 3.Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Toth adjourned the meetin Minutes prepared by Amanda Othoudt. Larry Toth, Chair Tina Allard, City Clerk