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Housing&Redevelopment Authority Page 3 August 2,2004 6.1. Three Properties for Sale on Main Street • Ms. Steinmetz stated that it has come to staff's attention that three properties are for sale along Main Street which are within the Study Area Boundary defined by the HRA. Chair Wilson stated that the HRA may wish to look at the site as a potential redevelopment area. He asked if the properties are rentals. Lance Lindberg,stated that it was his understanding that the three properties are owner-occupied. Ms.Mehelich stated that in the past there has been parking and access issues for people who wanted to use the homes for commercial offices. She stated that the amount of parking required depended on the proposed use of the property. Commissioner Toth stated that staff needs to look at the site to determine how much parking would be required. Ms. Mehelich stated that additional parcels might be needed to provide adequate parking. She noted that they have not had any inquiries for redevelopment,but there may be some interest if the City acquired the property,since it might be eligible for Tax Increment Financing or Tax Abatement. Chair Wilson stated that he felt it was worth exploring the possibility of acquiring the property for a potential redevelopment project. The Commission concurred and asked that more information be provided. 7. Consider the 2005 HRA Budget Ms.Mehelich explained that there are two budgets for the Economic Development • Department;the Economic Development Authority and the Housing&Redevelopment Authority. She reviewed the proposed 2005 shared expenses and the individual HRA expenditures.Ms.Mehelich noted that the State Statute for HRA's allows a per diem of up to$75.00 per meeting for the HRA Commissioners has not been included in the proposed budget. She noted that the HRA Bylaws would need to be revised to reflect this change in policy if desired by the Commission. Chair Wilson stated that he felt the issue should be discussed with the City Council. He stated that the payment may help attract future members.Commissioner Toth stated that he did not feel a need for the payment,but that he would not vote against it. The Commission will discuss this issue further at a future meeting. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LIESER TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2005 HRA BUDGET. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LIESER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.04-02,A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE ELK RIVER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTION IN 2005. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8. Housing Issues Commissioner Motin reviewed his letter to the Planning Commission dated July 25,2004 regarding affordable housing issues.