08-01-2022 HRA MINCity of `
Elk 4
River
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Regular Meeting of the Elk River
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, August I, 2022
Chair Larry Toth, Commissioners Denny Chuba, Nate Ovall, Jayme
Swenson, and Jennifer Wagner
None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, Economic Development
Specialist Josh Mollan, and Sr. Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary
Jennifer Green
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 5:48 p.m. by Chair Toth.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider August I, 2022, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve
the August 1, 2022, HRA meeting agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve
the consent agenda as follows:
4.1 July 5, 2022, HRA Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check registers as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Balance sheets as outlined in the staff report.
4.4 Revenue/expenditure reports as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
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August 1, 2022
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6.1 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Update
Mr. Mollan presented the staff report. He noted some updated statistics from the Star News
online web ads with 25,000 impression and 16 clicks. Mr. Mollan stated a Facebook post got
9 views and one reaction. He said they're planning on a Facebook posting once a month
advertising the rehab loan; he asked the commission to let him know if they would like to
see more posts.
Mr. O'Neil explained the two different CEE monthly report styles in their packets and
requested feedback from the commission on ease of reading the content and the size.
Commissioner Ovall stated he likes the bar graphs in the new style of reports. The
commission would also like an 8 '/2 x 11 size that is large enough to read.
6.2 General Updates
Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. He noted Placer.ai software is being used and staff
continues to learn its capabilities. He stated he will provide more robust information at a
future meeting.
Commissioner Ovall asked if the annual Placer.ai subscription fee being split with the EDA
is included in the 2023 budget. Mr. O'Neil stated he will add it if it is not.
Mr. O'Neil reported Mr. Mollan is working on getting the sign fixed at Main and Gates. He
noted the weeds are growing faster than the grass and will consider getting it mowed more
often to keep the property looking nice. He noted a vehicle was parked for sale on the
property last week and will continue to monitor the site to ensure that doesn't continue to
happen.
8. Adjournment
Chair Toth adjourned the HRA meeting at 5:57 p.m.
Minutes eiapd by Jennifer Green.
Tina Mlard, City Clerk
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Housing & Redevelopment Authority