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Housing&Redevelopment Authority Page 3 April 5,2004 • Ms.Mehelich asked if it was the consensus of the HRA to continue to work primarily with MetroPlains or if they wished to open it up to others. Commissioner Toth asked Larry Olson of MetroPlains if the City continues to work with them,can they get the job done. Mr.Olson stated yes. Ms.Mehelich noted that the parameters for the final development can be set,but they cannot complete the final development agreement without the Tax Increment Financing District in place. Commissioner Toth stated that he would like to have the Chair and Vice Chair participate in the process. Chair Wilson stated that he felt the terms of the agreement should be completed in 30 days,or less,so that the City can decide whether or not to move ahead with MetroPlains. Commissioner Lieser suggested that an opportunity be provided for public opinion on the Development Agreement.Ms.Mehelich stated that the draft development agreement will be public information and that it will be presented at a regular HRA meeting. Commissioner Toth stated that once the document is presented to the HRA,it will be up to the Commissioners to discuss the merits of the agreement,and that the HRA is aware of what the public comment has been. Chair Wilson stated that he would encourage the public to obtain a copy of the Development Agreement when it is available and to contact the HRA with their comments. Mr.Hanson asked if Bob Dieke or Mary Ippel would be starting the process of drafting the Agreement. Ms.Mehelich stated that Mary Ippel would be drafting the documents which • will be sent to MetroPlains. Richard Hinrichs,owner of 641 Main Street buildings,asked if purchase agreements for acquiring property would be required before or after the final development agreement. Mr. Inman stated that it could go either way. Commissioner Toth stated that he would like to remind the legal staff of both parties that the HRA expects them to be expedient. Marcy VanValkenburg(business owner,Elk River Travel), stated that she felt that a public hearing should be held on the matter. She asked if the HRA is extending the pre- development agreement an additional 30 days. Chair Wilson stated that the preliminary agreement with MetroPlains expires today,April 5th, but that MetroPlains is still negotiating with the City and HRA. MetroPlains will no longer have exclusivity and that other developers could approach the City. Mr.Inman noted that if the City continues to work with MetroPlains,there would be at least two public hearings held during the process; one to set up the TIF District,and one for the selling of public land. It was the consensus of the HRA to proceed with drafting of Development Agreement terms with MetroPlains. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the City would hope to have the terms and • conditions of the agreement finalized within 30 days.