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Housing&Redevelopment Authority Page 3 <br /> January 7,2013 <br /> • • Include Restaurant Marketing in plan <br /> • Ms.Deckert explained that the Transportation Plan will be updated in 2014 and <br /> address pedestrian and bicycle traffic,as will the proposed Park and Recreation plan. <br /> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY <br /> COMMISSIONER MOTIN. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 8. Realtor's Forum Participation Feedback Summary <br /> Clay Wilfahrt stated that the city partnered with the St. Paul Area Association of <br /> Realtors(SPAAR) to host the first Elk River Realtors Forum on August 8,2012,with 20 <br /> realtors in attendance. He reviewed topics covered in the forum,results of the survey <br /> completed by the attendees,and plans for an event on August 14,2013. Topics to be <br /> covered include permitting,inspections,zoning,land use,and where to find more <br /> information about the city. <br /> 9. Social Media Overview Presentation—Economic Development Initiatives <br /> Mr.Wilfahrt reviewed the social media outlets used by the Economic Development Division <br /> including Facebook,Twitter,and www.poweredbynature.blog.com and explained how <br /> information is gathered. He further explained that the information is used to design content <br /> for their marketing. <br /> 10. Other Business <br /> • Commissioner Kuester stated concerns regarding an article in the Star Tribune regarding <br /> contract for deed inspections. The Commissioners discussed the issue. Mr.Wilfahrt noted <br /> that he did receive an email from one of the housing agencies warning of unscrupulous <br /> practices in some contract for deed transactions. The Commission noted that contract for <br /> deed is a good financial vehicle for buying a home when the buyer cannot qualify under <br /> traditional loan options,but that buyers need to be aware and use common sense. <br /> Chair Wilson noted that Annie Deckert will be leaving her position as Director of Economic <br /> Development to purse working in the private sector... <br /> 11. Adjournment <br /> There being no other business, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting. <br /> The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:15 p.m. <br /> Minutes pyepared by Desbie Huebner. <br /> / <br /> Tina Allar• <br /> City <br /> • Stewart Wilson <br /> Chair,Housing&Redevelopment Authority <br />