05-04-2026 HRA MIN
Meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, May 4, 2026
Members Present: Commissioner Nate Ovall, Commissioner Lynn Caswell, Commissioner Mel
Beaudry, Mayor John Dietz, Commissioner Dave Klutch
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, Economic Development Specialist
Joshua Mollan, and Recording Secretary Katie Porath
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Beaudry and seconded by Commissioner Caswell to approve the
agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Dietz and seconded by Commissioner Klutch to approve the
following consent items as outlined in their respective staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
4.1 DRAFT Minutes - April 6, 2026
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Reports
5. OPEN FORUM
No one appeared for open forum.
6. GENERAL BUSINESS
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6.1 SAHA - Main Street Family Services Allocation Update
Mr. Mollan reviewed the allocation of Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) funds to Main Street
Family Services.
Commissioner Caswell asked how many families were served with the funds. Mr. Mollan responded 11
families this quarter.
Commissioner Beaudry asked if the money given out has been what was expected. Mr. Mollan
responded that it has met expectations. He added that there was one repeat applicant but the total
given to one household is limited to $3,000 per year.
Commissioner Dietz confirmed that all money is given to Elk River residents.
6.2 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update
Mr. Mollan stated there were no new loans and the current loans are being paid off. He also stated
there was an ad placed in the Star News home improvement edition.
7. OPEN DISCUSSION
Mr. Mollan stated he received a letter from the Downtown Elk River Business Association in regard to
the HRA contribution toward the light up snowflake decor. He also stated, with the repavement of the
parking lot, the big red chair located in the downtown area will need to be relocated.
Mr. Mollan stated the Garden Gem awards are back for a second year with a new category for
rural/non-traditional/prairie/meadow/grove plantings. There are now four residential categories
recognized by the HRA. Judging will be in July with awards in August.
8. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Moved by Commissioner Klutch and seconded by Commissioner Dietz to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
The regular meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m. Chair Ovall called the closed meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
9. CLOSED MEETING
HRA Present: Chair Nate Ovall, Comissioners Dave Klutch, Mel Beaudry, Lynn Caswell,
and John Dietz
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, Economic Development
Specialist Josh Mollan, and Recording Secretary Katie Porath
Others Present: Ryan Hardin, Hardin Companies
Chair Ovall read the following statement:
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9.1 Statement to be read by the Chair:
"The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will be holding a closed meeting per MN Statute
13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of
real property. The properties being discussed are within The Village of Elk River plat:
▪ PID 75-00405-1110, 365 Jackson Ave NW
▪ PID 75-00405-1115, unaddressed
▪ PID 75-00405-1120, 616 Railroad Dr NW
▪ PID 75-00405-1125, 611 4th St
▪ PID 75-00405-1135, 612 Railroad Dr NW
▪ PID 75-00405-1140, 331 Irving Ave NW
▪ PID 75-00405-1145, 315 Irving Ave NW
▪ PID 75-00405-1150, 600 Railroad Dr NW
▪ PID 75-00405-1155, 618 Railroad Dr NW
9.2 Motion Calling Closed Meeting
9.3 Hold Closed Meeting
9.4 Motion to Adjourn Closed Meeting
Moved by Commissioner Dietz and seconded by Commissioner Beaudry to adjourn the
closed meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Katie Porath.
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Nate Ovall, Chair
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Justin Dunford, City Clerk