08-07-2023 HRA MIN SPECIAL .1%.*
crty of Special Meeting of the Elk River
ElkHousing and Redevelopment Authority
River
Held at the Elk River City Hall
L I Monday, August 7, 2023
Members Present: Chair Denny Chuba, Commissioners Jill Larson-Vito,Nate Ovall, and Jennifer
Wagner
Members Absent: Commissioner Jayme Cannon
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil,Economic Development Specialist
Joshua Mollan, and Deputy City Clerk Jolene Richter
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 4:37 p.m. by Chair Chuba.
2. 2024 HRA Budget and Goals
Mr. O'Neil presented the goals and budget staff reports.
Commissioner Ovall asked if there had been any correspondence with Sherburne County regarding
,-•4, tax-forfeited properties. Mr. O'Neil answered and stated not yet;however, that it is an opportunity to
develop that relationship.
Mr. O'Neil asked the commission the question of what area would be the goal to acquire properties in
the future. The commission agreed Main Street East would be an area to investigate as well as the
downtown Main Street area.
Commissioner Ovall asked to look at the balance sheet, specifically the Land Held for Redevelopment
line item, and asked if that included Main and Gates and the Elk River Meats properties. Mr. O'Neil
stated it should include just the Main and Gates;however, he will confirm with the Finance
Department regarding this number.
Commissioner Ovall also brought up the HRA Rehab program and the CEE Administrative Fee. He
wondered how the loans and fees were reflected on the balance sheet. Mr. O'Neil will confirm these
numbers with the Finance Department as well.
Commissioner Ovall suggested adding a little extra to the legal fees line item due to future legal needs.
The commission discussed the lawn/snow removal item. Mr. O'Neil stated there could be potential to
adjust that cost down, due to wrapping that into public works taking care of the Elk River Meats
property with their other routes.
Commissioner Wagner asked how the Placer Analytics software is being utilized and if they could see
�� reports from the software regarding Elk RiverFest and/or the Farmer's Markets regarding where
people are coming from, how long are they staying,and where are they going after. Mr. O'Neil stated
that staff would give a presentation at the September HRA meeting.
Commissioner Larson-Vito suggested adding to the goals of the commission to meet with Sherburne
County twice a year and the building department quarterly regarding their reports and trends.
Special HRA Meeting Minutes
August 7,2023
The commission discussed if there is any guidance for recommended budgets for cities per Elk
River's size.Mr. O'Neil stated there are standard city-wide budgets and they have researched other
cities' EDA budgets and stated we are currently in a good position with the budget.
The commission decided to move forward with the discussed suggestions for the proposed budget
and would like to see the changes at a future meeting.
3. Motion to Adjourn
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to adjourn the
special meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
M. utes repared by Jolene Richter.
Denny Chub Chaiir
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Tina Allard, City Clerk