4.1. HRA MEETING MINUTES (2 SETS) 10-03-2022
Regular Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Members Present: Vice Chair Denny Chuba, Commissioners Nate Ovall, Jayme Swenson, and
Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: Chair Larry Toth
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O’Neil, Economic Development
Specialist Joshua Mollan, 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 Vice Chair Chuba.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider September 6, 2022, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to
approve the September 6, 2022, HRA meeting agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 August 1, 2022, HRA Meeting Minutes – Special, Regular, and Closed.
4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Balance sheet as outlined in the staff report.
4.4 Revenue/expenditure reports as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
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6.1 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Update
Mr. Mollan presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wagner asked when new loans come in, could CEE ask the applicants how
they heard about our program. She was interested in learning where they learn about our
program.
Mr. O’Neil indicated he will ask CEE if they ask the question.
Vice Chair Chuba asked about the redundancy of the reports in the staff report.
Commissioner Swenson stated unless it is extraordinarily new information, she felt it was
redundant.
Mr. O’Neil stated he will work on condensing the report and if the HRA wishes, he can
provide the full report by request.
6.2 Finalize 2023 HRA Budget
Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report. He explained the changes made from the discussion
at August’s budget meeting, adding a line item to the budget for Software Services cost split
with the EDA for Placer Analytics software. He also explained the change in the downtown
planters were now under the contract with Yarkworx and moved that to Contractual
Services but wanted to leave some funds in the Downtown Permanent Fixtures line item of
$500. He then explained how they modified the Performance Measures to align with Goals.
Commissioner Ovall noted the change in Property Acquisition increasing the amount from
$145,000 to $200,000 to make appropriate offers on properties.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to adopt
Resolution 22-01 approving the 2023 HRA Budget as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 4-0.
6.3 General Updates
Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report. He reported an aphid infestation on the downtown
summer flower baskets. He complimented Yardworx who worked quickly to resolve the
issues with new fall baskets. He indicated there may be some preventative steps to take so it
may be prevented next year.
7. Adjournment
Vice Chair Chuba adjourned the HRA meeting at 5:47 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Denny Chuba, Vice Chair
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Closed Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
September 6, 2022
Members Present: Acting Chair Denny Chuba, Commissioners Nate Ovall, Jayme Swenson, and
Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: Chair Larry Toth
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O’Neil, Economic Development
Specialist Joshua Mollan, and 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 5:45 p.m. by Acting Chair Chuba.
2. Closed Meeting – MN Statute §13D.05, Subd, 3(c)(3)
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 an offer or counteroffers for the
purchase or sale of real or personal property. The properties discussed were:
HRA Properties at Main St. and Gates Ave.: PID #75-401-0130, 75-401-0135, 75-401-0140,
75-401-0145, 75-401-0150, 75-401-0115; and PID #75-405-0225, also known as 724 Main
Street NW, Elk River.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Acting Chair Toth adjourned the meeting 6:35 p.m.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Denny Chuba, Acting Chair
Housing & Redevelopment Authority