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Commissioner Motin arrived at approximately 5:45 p.m <br />Ms. DeGrande explained qualifications for various programs and provide more detail on the various <br />financial assistance that is provided through the programs. <br />Commissioner Toth arrived at approximately 5:55 p.m. <br />A question and answer period followed Ms. DeGrande's presentation. The Commissioners had <br />questions regarding the number of homes purchased, rehabbed and then resold, how the <br />qualification criteria was established, how the funds are received and disbursed, and how many staff <br />people are needed to run the programs. <br />Chair Wilson thanked Ms. DeGrande for her presentation and stated that the information was very <br />helpful. <br />Amend Bylaws to be consistent with C4, Financial Policy <br />Mr. Beeman provided background information regarding the proposed amendment. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER <br />CHUBA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 13 -01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK <br />RIVER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE <br />PURCHASING POLICIES OF THE AUTHORITY. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. <br />Approve Hiring CMHP or Tri -Cap to apply= for and administer the Small Cities Development Grant <br />and HRA Goals <br />Mr. Beeman stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is asked to choose either CMHP <br />or Tri -CAP to administer a housing program. He reviewed a comparison table found in the staff <br />report to the HRA dated August 5, 2013. Discussion followed regarding comparisons between the <br />two agencies. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER <br />TOTH TO WORK WITH CMHP TO WRITE AND ADMINISTER GRANTS AND HRA <br />HOUSING GOALS. <br />Commissioner Chuba stated he was uncomfortable with making a decision. He stated he was unsure <br />if the HRA would have the flexibility they desired. Discussion followed regarding the risk of putting <br />the decision on hold and losing funding for another year. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. <br />8. Set Date for 2014 Budget Workshop <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER <br />KUESTER TO CALL A SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE HRA FOR <br />MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013 AT 5:30 PM. MOTIN CARRIED 5 -0. <br />9. Other Business <br />There was no other business. <br />