02-01-2021 HRA MINRegular Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, February I, 2021
Members Present: Chair Larry Toth, Commissioners Denny Chuba, Nate Ovall, Jayine
Swenson, and Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Cal Portner and Economic Development Specialist
Colleen Eddy
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 February I, 2021, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ovall seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the
February 1, 2021, HRA meeting agenda with the addition of item 7.5.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 January 4, 2021, meeting minutes.
4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Balance sheet as outlined in the staff report.
4.4 Revenue/expenditure report as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 5-0.
S. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
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6. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
7.1 Election of Officers and Establish Terms
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Motion by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to
nominate Larry Toth as Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Motion by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to
nominate Denny Chuba as Vice -Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to
nominate Nate Ovall as Secretary of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to
appoint Cal Portner as Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
Motion carried 5-0.
7.2 Designation of Committee Assignments
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Chair Toth indicated he asked Commissioner Chuba to the HRA/EDA joint Finance
Committee to temporarily serve the seat held by former commissioner Michelle Eder.
Commissioner Chuba and Chair Toth indicated they would both like to continue serving on
the joint finance committee.
Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to appoint
Denny Chuba as an HRA Representative to the HRA/EDA Joint Finance
Committee.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to re-
appoint Larry Toth as an HRA Representative to the HRA/EDA Joint Finance
Committee.
Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Eddy asked if there were any new committee assignments or new committees. There
were currently no recommendations by the HRA.
7.3 Main and Gates Redevelopment Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. She requested the HRA schedule a work session to
discuss their vision for this area as the city is receiving a lot of interest. She explained the
HRA can discuss what they want to see here and provide an opportunity for discussion. She
distributed the Mississippi Connections map for the HRA to review prior to the work
session.
Commissioner Wagner asked how much time Ms. Eddy thought was needed as she felt
holding a work session prior to the regular meeting would not allow them the time to be
thorough and not feel rushed.
Chair Toth also preferred to have it on a date different than before a regular meeting.
Mr. Portner stated the commission should allow some time to think about the Mississippi
Connections Plan and how it guides this area. He suggested waiting until after the special
joint meeting on February 22, where they along with the community will discuss and develop
the downtown redevelopment vision and the HRA can then see how that will connect to
this area.
It was the consensus of the commission to hold a special work session on Thursday, Feb. 25
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Wagner asked if there had been any additional marketing of the site besides
the sign.
Ms. Eddy stated a recent article was published in the Elk River Star News and a future
developer forum will be scheduled as soon as able.
Commissioner Wagner suggested utilizing Linkedln to advertise this site rather than
Facebook.
7.4 HRA Rehabilitation Loan Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
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7.5 HRA 2020 Annual Report
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report and distributed the 2020 Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Annual Report.
8. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
T(# Chair
Housing & Redevelopment Authority