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4.1b. DRAFT MINUTES 12-01-2017Regular Meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday, November 6, 2017 Members Present: Chair Toth, Commissioners Chuba, Kuester and Ovall Members Absent: Commissioner Eder Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic Development Specialist Colleen Eddy and Sr. Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary 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 5:45 p.m. by Chair Toth. 2.Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3.Consider 11/06/17 Agenda Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve the November 6, 2017 HRA agenda with the following addition: Item 7.5 Ï staff item 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 October 2, 2017 Special Meeting October 2, 2017 Regular Meeting October 6, 2017 Special Closed Meeting 4.2 Check Register 4.3 Balance Sheet 4.4 Revenues and Expenditures Report Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 November 6, 2017 ----------------------------- Motion carried 4-0. 5. 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 Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve the mortgage and repayment agreement for Kyle and Jennifer Torfin, 1811 Main Street NW. Motion carried 4-0. 7.2 TIF Policy Ms. Othoudt stated that the revised policy incorporates changes discussed at previous meetings. She noted that the EDA will also be reviewing the policy. Chair Toth asked for clarification on Item 8. Motion by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve the TIF Policy as presented. Motion carried 4-0. 7.3 Housing Study Update Ms. Othoudt provided a brief overview of the request. Motion by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Maxfield Research to update the 2015 Housing Study. Motion carried 4-0. 7.4 Purchase Agreement for 326 Gates Ms. Othoudt reviewed the staff report. Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve Resolution 17-04, a Resolution approving purchase of certain property and the execution of documents in connection therewith. Motion carried 4-0. 7.5 Personal Recommendation Chair Toth recognized Debbie Huebner and her service to the HRA over the years and wished her well as she enters into retirement at the end of the month. Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 November 6, 2017 ----------------------------- 8. Announcements - None 9. Adjournment Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner. _____________________ Tina Allard, City Clerk _____________________ Larry Toth, Chair Housing & Redevelopment Authority