01-02-2007 HRA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007
Members Present: Chair Wilson, Commissioners Kuester, Toth, and Motin
Members Absent: Commissioner Lieser
Staff Present: Community Development Director Scott Clark, Director of Economic
Development Catherine Mehelich, and City Clerk Tina Allard
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 5:00 p.m. by Chair Wilson.
2. Consider 1/2/2007 HRA Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
KUESTER TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 2, 2007, HRA AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER TOTH TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. DECEMBER 4, 2007, HRA MINUTES
3.2. CHECK REGISTER
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for Open Mike.
5. Annual Meeting Business
a. MOVED BY COMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO APPOINT STEWART WILSON AS HRA
CHAIR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO APPOINT LARRY TOTH AS HRA VICE
CHAIR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER TOTH TO APPOINT LOUISE KUESTER AS HRA
SECRETARY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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b. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO APPOINT CATHERINE MEHELICH AS
HRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
c. MOVED BY COMMISSION MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO DESIGNATE THE STAR NEWS AS THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPTER OF THE HRA. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
d. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO DESIGNATE THE FOLLOWING HRA
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES:
^ FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ELK RIVER
^ 4M FUND
^ WELLS FARGO BANK
^ THE BANK OF ELK RIVER
^ US BANK
^ RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY BANK
e. MOVED BY COMMISSION TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
KUESTER TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE HRA BYLAWS
WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
2.1) ANNUAL MEETING - THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AUTHORITY SHALL BE HELD AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF
THE AUTHORITY ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF JANUARY AT
5:30 P.M., OR SUCH OTHER LOCATION AS DESIGNATED IN
THE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING. ANY ANNUAL
MEETING FALLING UPON A HOLIDAY SHALL BE HELD ON
THE NEXT FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY AT THE SAME TIME
AND LOCATION.
2.5) REGULAR MEETINGS AND ORDER OF BUSINESS AT REGULAR
MEETINGS -REGULAR MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD BY THE
AUTHORITY ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT
5:30 P.M. AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE AUTHORITY,
UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED, AND SHALL BE OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC. ANY REGULAR MEETING FALLING UPON A
HOLIDAY SHALL BE HELD ON THE NEXT REGULAR BUSINESS
DAY AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. Downtown Revitalization Project Update
Ms. Mehelich stated the HRA closed on the purchase of the Houlton buildings. She stated
O~eilly Automotive and Fast National Bank of Elk River lease a section of the building and
the other section is vacant. Ms. Mehelich reviewed the Jackson Avenue reconfiguration due
to crane work on the Jackson Place project anticipated for January 15 to February 9, 2007.
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7. Discuss Reduced Sale Price for Properly Described as 356 Jackson Avenue
Ms. Mehelich stated property at 356 Jackson Avenue has had a price reduction and the
realtor asked the HRA to reconsider purchasing the property.
Chair Wilson noted the reduction in the price was quite sizeable but that the HRA recently
purchased two other properties and didn't have funds available at this time.
Commissioner Motin concurred. He stated the Redevelopment Task Force is not far enough
along in the process of evaluating the needs/wants of the redevelopment for this area so it
would be premature to purchase this property.
Commissioner Toth stated it would be appropriate to let the market decide if the reduced
price is worth it for someone else to purchase the property.
8. Discuss Property for Sale at 620 iin~ Avenue
Commissioner Motin stated he was the administrator for this property a few years ago. He
stated the property was in extremely poor condition but the current owner has made
improvements to the property, is leaving town, and would like to sell it. He stated the
purchase price is $150,000. Commissioner Motin stated the HRA is not in the position to
spend funds for another property and does not have a plan for it but developers own much
of the surrounding property so it may be ripe for redevelopment. He stated there are safety
issues with the 6th Street intersection along TH 10.
Commissioner Toth stated the price for this property seems to be a fair buy due to its size
and location between two commercial areas.
Commissioner Kuester questioned if this area had been considered for neighborhood
commercial zoning during the comprehensive plan update.
Chair Wilson stated the access in this area is very difficult.
Ms. Mehelich stated the HRA should create a redevelopment plan for this property prior to
consideration of acquiring it. She stated staff could find out more information regarding the
area surrounding the property and bring it back for discussion at the next HRA meeting.
Mr. Clark questioned if the intent of the HRA would be to complete the rehabilitation of the
property and lease it out, or to buy and hold it.
Commissioner Motin stated it would be to buy and hold it.
9. Other Business
There was no Other Business.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
City Council at 5:25 p.m.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk