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Housing&Redevelopment Authority Page 2 <br /> January 7,2013 <br /> 5. Recognition of New Commissioner—Denny Chuba—Verbal • <br /> Chair Wilson recognized Denny Chuba as a new commissioner, filling the vacancy created <br /> by Jean Lieser. <br /> 6. Annual Meeting Election of Officers <br /> COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED TO NOMINATE STEWART WILSON TO <br /> SERVE AS CHAIR. MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER. <br /> Commissioner Motin questioned if Stewart Wilson is appointed to the Council,would two <br /> Councilmembers be allowed to serve on the HRA. <br /> Ms.Deckert stated that staff is researching documents establishing the IIRA. She noted that <br /> to date,nothing in the bylaws has been found to prevent two councilmembers from serving <br /> on the I-RA. She stated that staff will continue to research the issue,and recommended that <br /> the HRA conduct elections at this time and new elections could be held if necessary. <br /> Commissioner Motin asked if Stewart Wilson is elected HRA Chair,and is later appointed to <br /> the Council,would he need to step down as Chair of the HRA, and would the Vice Chair <br /> become the Chair? Also,then would become the Vice Chair? <br /> Chair Wilson stated that he also brought this issue up to staff. <br /> Commissioner Wilson stated that he also brought this issue up to staff and they are <br /> researching the by-laws. Staff was advised that Commissioner Wilson can be elected Chair • <br /> at this time,and the issue can be revisited if he is appointed to serve on the City Council. <br /> COMMISSIONER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ADD THE <br /> FOLLOWING LANGUAGE: <br /> IF CHAIR WILSON IS APPOINTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL,AND HE IS <br /> REQUIRED TO RESIGN FROM THE HRA,ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD AT <br /> THAT TIME. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO NOMINATE LARRY TOTH TO <br /> SERVE AS VICE CHAIR. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHUBA. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO NOMINATE LOUISE KUESTER TO <br /> SERVE AS SECRETARY. MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 7. Approve 2013-2016 Economic Development Strategic Plan <br /> Ms.Deckert reviewed recommendations of the HRA at last month's meeting,including: <br /> • Pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the Transportation goal <br /> • Modify Industrial Development to Business Development and include both <br /> Industrial and Commercial Strategies;add business recruitment under • <br /> "Commercial" <br />