4.1. DRAFT HRA MINUTES 07-01-2019
Regular Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, June 3, 2019
Members Present: Chair Larry Toth, Commissioners Denny Chuba, Michelle Eder, Louise
Kuester, and Nate Ovall
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Sr. Administrative
Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green
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 June 3, 2019, Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve
the June 3, 2019, HRA agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve
the June 3, 2019, consent agenda as follows:
4.1 May 6, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes.
4.2 Check Register.
4.3 Balance Sheet.
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure 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 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She updated the HRA on the two accounts that
were 30 days late and their accounts were now up to date and set up on automatic payments.
She stated she was in the process of collecting two payments this week from the account
that was 90 days delinquent.
Commissioner Chuba asked about the amounts of the applications in the pipeline, noting
that was good that there were nine new requests but concerned there wouldn’t be enough
funds to cover all the requests.
Ms. Othoudt indicated she wasn’t aware of the amounts of the loan requests but the goal
this year was to maintain an average of about 11 loans so it pays for itself from the fees we
collect.
Chair Toth asked about the balance of the recurring payment funds.
Ms. Othoudt stated the balance is just over $117,000. She indicated this year’s budget
discussions will include this program and the HRA can consider dipping into reserves to
assist in funding these loans if necessary.
Commissioner Ovall asked if the applicants were aware of the limited funds budgeted for
this program to encourage faster applications.
Ms. Othoudt indicated they were.
7.2 Marketing Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. She distributed a posting of a recent ad campaign of a
post that was sent out through social media channels last week by the communications
department, which would continue bi-weekly, highlighting different improvement
suggestions.
Commissioner Eder asked if there was a report showing where the applicants are received
through CEE.
Ms. Eddy stated the application gets sent directly to CEE from the city’s website. Ms.
Othoudt indicated a report could be run at any time of year showing how folks become
aware of this program.
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Ms. Othoudt reported an applicant requested window replacement at 403 3 Street and
distributed a map showing the home location. The HRA will discuss this request at a future
meeting.
8. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Larry Toth, Chair
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Closed Meeting of the
Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at Elk River City Hall
Monday, June 3, 2019
Members Present: Chair Larry Toth, Commissioners Denny Chuba, Michelle Eder, Louise
Kuester, and Nate Ovall
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Sr. Administrative
Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green
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 6:00 p.m. by Chair Toth.
2. Closed Meeting
The HRA held a closed meeting per MN Statute 13D.05., Subd. 3(c)(3) (the “Act”).
The purpose of the meeting was to develop or consider offer or counteroffers for the
purchase or sale of real or personal property”. The property discussed was PID# 75-401-
0140, also known as 420 Main Street NW, Elk River.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
Larry Toth, Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk