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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 May 11, 1994 Century 21 White Dove operations together with the operations of T.S. • Construction. T.J. Properties is requesting a redevelopment grant in the amount of $19,500 from the Elk River HRA. This request was referred to the HRA by way of City Council action on May 2, 1994. The proposed redevelopment grant would be used to reimburse T.J. Properties for certain public redevelopment costs associated with moving a single family home from the site at 403 Main Street as well as for site preparation costs (foundation removal, compaction, etc.). Mr. Smith stated that the basis for the redevelopment grant is because there are limited vacant sites along the Main Street corridor, and therefore, T.J. Properties is paying a premium for the site at 403 Main Street. The redevelopment grant would be used to reduce T.J. Properties site preparation costs. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 1, 1994, TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY T.J. PROPERTIES FOR A REDEVELOPMENT GRANT RELATED TO THE PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING AT 403 MAIN STREET. COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Following the vote, Commissioner Kropuenske announced that the First National Bank of Elk River is the primary lender for this project. However, he is not the loan officer associated with this project, and therefore, he made the motion for this public hearing as he did not see a conflict of interest. At this time, Commissioner Hinkle returned to the dais. • 6. Review Plans and Specs for Public Improvements at the Former City Hall Site at US Highway 10, Main Street, and UPA Drive At this time, Bill Rubin reviewed this project's grading plan as prepared by MSA Consulting Engineers. The plans include an access drive which connects UPA Drive to the site's lower level. In addition, a foundation, with appropriate setbacks, is included to accommodate the Chamber of Commerce office building. Approximately 35 off-street parking stalls are provided for both the Chamber operation and for long-term commuters. Mr. Rubin indicated that MSA Consulting Engineers would be working on plans and specifications in order to establish a more definitive price estimate. The plans would be used by contractors to bid on the project. Other organizations expected to participate in funding these improvements include the Area Chamber of Commerce, MnDOT, Elk River Municipal Utilities, and the contractor associated with the 1993 improvements. No other action was taken. 7. Consider By-law Changes Relating to the Designation of an Executive Director Position Bill Rubin reviewed this item as it was discussed at the March 24, 1994, meeting. At that meeting, HRA Commissioners agreed to consider by-law changes relating • to an "Executive Director" position rather than an "Administrator" position with the Elk River HRA. Further, the HRA Commissioners agreed to consider the