02-06-2017 HRA MIN ity of
El Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, February 6, 2017
Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba, Eder, Kuester and Ovall
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Planning Manager Zack
Carlton and 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 5:47 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 approve
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
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4.11 Receive Report of Modifications/Amendments to the "Municipal Housing
and
Redevelopment Act"
4.12 Satisfaction Agreement
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Open Forum
Wendy Simonson,representing Kemper Drug,was present to voice her concerns that the no
overnight parking signs were being removed in the downtown. She stated that the spots are
needed for Kemper Drug's sick and elderly customers. Chair Toth explained that the HRA
does not have the authority to control parking in the downtown. He suggested that Ms.
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, a n d Michelle
Eder as Secretary. Commissioner Chuba seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
7.2 Reading of Financial Condition
Ms. Othoudt reviewed the HRA's financial condition,as outlined in the staff report to the
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 additions to the plan.
7.5 Discussion of Bylaws and any Suggested Amendments
Ms. Othoudt asked if the HRA wished to consider any amendments to the bylaws. There
were no proposed amendments.
7.6 HRA Rehabilitation Program Update
Ms. Othoudt provided an update on the HRA Rehabilitation Program.
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7.7 Attendance Policy
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
The HRA recessed at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened in work session at 6:21 p.m.
8. Work Session — Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Plan Presentation
9. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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