10-02-2017 HRA MIN ,ty of
Regular Meeting of the Elk River
River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, October 2, 2017
Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba, Eder and Ovall
Members Absent: Commissioner Kuester
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy and Sr.Administrative
Assistant/Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner
Also Present: Carlo Missio, Senior Urban Designer—WSB, and Jason Amberg,Landscape
Architecture Group Manager-WSB
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 10/02/17 Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Eder to approve
the October 2,2017 HRA agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 HRA Minutes
• August 7,2017 Special Meeting
• August 7,2017 Regular Meeting
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenues and Expenditures Report
Motion carried 4-0.
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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.
Motion by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve the
mortgage and repayment agreement for Daniel and Linda McClellan, 810 Jackson
Avenue NW. Motion carried 4-0.
8. Announcements
Ms. Othoudt noted that there was an article in the Star News regarding Die Concepts.
Chair Toth asked if a tour has been scheduled. Ms. Othoudt state that Mr. Trapp has been
very busy relocating the business and will be calling her when he has the time for tours.
The HRA recessed at 5:36 p.m.in order to go in to work session.The HRA reconvened at
5:40 p.m.
9.1 TIF Policy
Ms. Othoudt reviewed the draft Tax Increment Financing Policy.
Discussion of the policy followed. Comments included the consistency of the 10 percent
contribution with other policies,and taking out the"public purpose" language.
Commissioner Ovall stated that he felt applicants should have a good idea whether or not
their application met basic criteria before taking their money. Ms. Othoudt stated that
applications would be vetted out before any fees were required.
It was the consensus of the HRA to support the draft TIF policy. Ms. Othoudt stated that
the TIF application will be brought to the EDA for consideration.
9.2 Downtown Visualization Document
Ms. Othoudt discussed the HRA's desire to have an overall downtown vision including bike
racks,pots, tree up lighting and new street light poles before allocating funds.
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Ms. Othoudt introduced Carlos Missio and Jason Amberg of WSB. She explained that WSB
is proposing a downtown visualization document.
Mr. Missio provided a short presentation of their work in other cities and countries.
Ms. Othoudt reviewed a letter from Tim Dolan, expressing his concerns with the proposal,
stating that he felt the money should be spent on improvements and not a study.
It was the consensus of the HRA to hold a special worksession to discuss this topic, and
invite the downtown business owners to provide their input.
I 0. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes pr re y bbie Huebner.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Larry Toth,.Chair
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