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Housing & Redevelopment Authority Page 2 February 6, 2012 ----------------------------- stated that the HRA will keep this request in mind when they discuss improvements for the new • parking area. 5.1 Election of Chair 5.2 Election of Vice Chair 5.3 Election of Secretary MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO ELECT HRA OFFICERS AS FOLLOWS: STEWART WILSON -CHAIR LARRY TOTH -VICE CHAIR JEAN LIESER -SECRETARY MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.2 ConsiderCl~eckRegister Commissioner Toth questioned the two payments for utilities at 720 Main Street. Staff will follow up and report back to the HRA. 6. 724 Main Street Elk River Meats) Wall Improvements Commissioner Toth asked if the city entered into an agreement to refurbish the wall if the 720 Main Street building was torn down. Building Official Ruprecht stated yes, there is an agreement between the city and Elk River Meats that if either building were removed, the party removing the building would be responsible for restoring the exterior. CityAdmu~istrator Cal Portner concurred Commissioner Toth asked what constitutes a shared wall. Mr. Ruprecht explained how the 720 Main Street building was constructed. Commissioner Toth asked whythe corner on 724 Main Street was left as it was. Mr. Ruprecht explained this, as well as how the additions to the building were different from the original building construction. Commissioner Kuester asked if there were any building code requirements in finishing the wall. Mr. Ruprecht stated that code does not require them to insulate the building, but that is a bonus of the material, if it is chosen. Also, EFIS would even out the changes in texture somewhat. He explained that the traditional stucco bid was higher than EFIS, due to the existing surface of the building. Commissioner Motin stated he was not concerned with the "definition" of a shared wall and that if the city signed an agreement, they are responsible to restore the wall. Chair Wilson suggested that staff could look into the agreement and act on the improvements and the next HRA meeting. Commissioner Lieser asked if the contractor was able to take care of the footing issues. Mr. Ruprecht stated yes, that the engineer designed to demolition to take care of the issue. Mr. Portner stated that staff would have the agreement information available for the next meeting so that the HRA could move forward in providing direction for the wall improvement. Commissioner Toth asked if it was unusual to have a stipulation in the bid that anyunforeseen event • should be considered as part of the bid. Mr. Ruprect stated that bids would be substantiallyhigher if