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07-10-2017 HRA MIN SPECIAL Shy of lk Special Meeting of the Elk River River Housing and Redevelopment Authority Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday,July 10, 2017 Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba, Eder,Kuester and Ovall Members Absent: None Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, Fire Chief John Cunningham, Fire Prevention Specialist Jeff Smith and Sr.Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner Also Present: Ryan Hardin,KW Commercial Real Estate 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 4:03 p.m. by Chair Toth. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Consider 07/10/17 Agenda Motion by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve the July 10,2017 HRA agenda with the following addition: 7.3—Appoint HRA representative to Joint EDA/HRA Finance Committee Motion carried 5-0. 4. Consent Agenda Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve the consent agenda as follows: 4.1 HRA Minutes June 5,2017 Special Meeting ■ June 5,2017 Regular Meeting 4.2 Check Register 4.3 Balance Sheet Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 July 10,2017 4.4 Revenues and Expenditures Report Motion carried 5-0. 5. Open Forum No one appeared for Open Forum. 6. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. 7.1 Rehabilitation Loan Program Update Ms. Eddy provided an update on the Rehabilitation Loan Program as outlined in her staff report. She discussed current and completed projects. 7.2 Update on Redevelopment TIF District#24 Ms. Othoudt provided an update of the TIF District#24 plan. Commissioner Ovall asked if the acquisition of Parcel L was contingent upon the acquisition of Parcel A. Ms. Othoudt stated no. 1111 Discussion followed regarding the proposed right turn lane on southbound Proctor onto Highway 10. 7.3 Appoint HRA Representative to serve on joint EDA/HRA Finance Committee It was the consensus of the HRA to designate Commissioner Michelle Eder as the HRA representative on the joint EDA/HRA Finance Committee. 8. Announcements There were no announcements. The HRA recessed at 4:10 p.m. in order to go in to work session.The HRA reconvened at 4:11 p.m. 9.1 ISD #728 Building Discussion Ms. Othoudt stated that the property at 327 King Avenue owned by the Elk River School District is on the market. She stated that this item is before the HRA to see if they have any interest in the property. Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 July 10,2017 • Commissioner Ovall stated that Ryan Hardin of KW Commercial real estate, agent for the property,was present to answer questions. Commissioner Ovall stated that potential uses for the site could include a senior center,parks and recreation or Chamber of Commerce space. He noted that this location is in the Mississippi Connections plan and they need to consider the highest and best use for the property. He noted that this item will also be on the EDA agenda for discussion. Commissioner Ovall also noted that purchasing this building would require using all of the HRA's reserve funds. Chair Toth asked if the Babcock monument located within the building would remain. Mr. Hardin stated that there are no plans to remove it at this time. Commissioner Chuba stated that he did not see the potential for acquiring this building. Chair Toth concurred, stating that the interior is divided into smaller office spaces. Commissioner Kuester stated that the Sherburne County Historical Society may be interested in acquiring the monument. Chair Toth stated that the HRA does not have the funds or the capacity to acquire the building and thanked Mr. Hardin for the information. 9.2 426 Main Street • Ms. Othoudt provided background information regarding the property at 426 Main Street. Commissioner Ovall stated he did not feel it made sense to make repairs on the property, when it is going to be demolished anyway for future redevelopment. Commissioner Eder stated that home inspections need to be done first before purchasing properties. Chief Cunningham and Jeff Smith provided information on home inspections,explaining the difference between the inspections they provide for rental housing and the type of housing inspections that are done during the purchasing process. Chief Cunningham noted that Elk River has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code,which is more thorough than other communities. It was the consensus of the HRA not to renovate/make repairs on the property at 426 Main Street,but rather to continue to close up the home,and to insure and maintain the property as necessary. The HRA also felt it was important to have the property management representative inspect the property before purchasing future properties for redevelopment. 10. Adjournment Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. • MinutesPre p ared byDebbie Huebner. Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 4 July 10,2017 . 1 Tina Allard, City Clerk Ail ,..0,/ rf L:. To , hair Housing&Redevelopment Authority .