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Housing & Redevelopment Authority January 3, 2011 Page 2 4. Open Mike • David Raymond, Arts Alliance Chairman of the Board, was present to provide an update on the Arts Alliance's plans. He stated that architectural renderings have been completed. The Arts Alliance hopes to raise funds to acquire, renovate and construct an addition on the former First National Bank building at 720 Main Street. The space will be used for area artists to displaytheir work, studio space and office space. Commissioner Toth asked the total cost of the project as proposed. Mr. Raymond stated that the entire project is between $2.5 - 3 million. Commissioner Toth asked if theyhave received any comments from the community. Mr. Raymond stated that they have not received any negative comments. He stated they will hire a firm to do a feasibilitystudy. If the project is feasible, theywill undertake a capital campaign to raise funds. He noted that most funding sources require some contribution bythe city. Commissioner Toth asked if the Arts Alliance will be asking for the HRA's assistance. Mr. Raymond stated that they are not asking for anything at this time, but that any ideas the HRA has to help the project would be appreciated. Chair Wilson commended the Arts Alliance for doing due diligence in taking the process one step at a time. Mr. Raymond stated that a significant amount of fundraising will be needed. He noted that the First National Bank has been veryhelpful, but felt that theywere not anxious to get the building "off the books". He stated that the bank could sell the propertytomorrowtosnmeone tomorrow if theyhad a good offer. Mr. Raymond stated he would keep the HRA posted on the project. 5.1. Annual Meetir~ Election of HRA Chair MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO REAPPOINT STEWART WILSON HRA CHAIR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Chair • Wilson abstained. 5.2. Election of Vice Chair MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LIESER TO REAPOINT LARRY TOTH HRA VICE CHAIR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Commissioner Toth abstained. 5.3. Election of Secretary MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO REAPPOINT JEAN LIESER HRA SECRETARY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Commissioner Lieser abstained. 6. Presentation by Central MN Housing_Partnership -Continuum of Care Ms. Deckert introduced Hanna Klimmek from the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (CNH'). Ms. Deckert stated that CMHP's Continuum of Care (COGS is a network of organizations, community residents and businesses with a primary goal of negating homelessness. She noted that Ms. Klimmek has been in project management for CMF-IP for six years and has been the COC coordinator for the past three years. She is present to talk about the COC program and how it could benefit the City of Elk River. Ms. Klimmek stated that C~vIE-Il' serves 16 counties in Central Minnesota. She explained that there are two sides to the organization; one side is property management -they own and manage properties all over Central • Minnesota. Theyprovide homeownership education and counseling. Also, they do the small cities