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Elk River HRA Meeting Page 2 April 17, 1996 • Mayor Hank Duitsman stated his support for the HRA purchasing of the three properties. Denny Chuba, Chuba Co., handed out concept plans for a proposed professional building. COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO FINALIZE A PURCHASE PROPOSAL FOR HRA CONSIDERATION. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO HAVE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON MONDAY, MAY 6, 1996 AT 5:15 P.M. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 5. Other Business (Verbal Updates) 5.1 Business Incubator Program Pat Klaers, City Administrator, updated the HRA on the Business Incubator Program. Pat Klaers stated the School District 728 has made an offer on the County Administration Building. The School District would like to move their Administrative offices to this location. 5.2 Roma Tool Loan Pat Klaers, City Administrator, stated he and Lori Johnson had a conference call with the owner of Roma Tool. Roma Tool stated they are not leaving but only downsizing for the time being. 5.3 Proposal for an Economic Development Strateaic Plan and its Relationship to the Central Business District Focus Area Study Pat Klaers, City Administrator, informed the HRA that he has spoke with the Economic Development Authority and the EDA will wait to make any decisions until a Director of Economic Development is hired. 5.4 Mississippi Riverfront Pathway Project Pat Klaers, City Administrator, handed out a letter from Michael Schroeder, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., for review. Pat Klaers will send out a memo to the Riverfront Pathway Committee for a meeting on May 22, 1996. 5.5 Minnesota Housina Finance Update Pat Klaers, City Administrator, handed out a news alert from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Pat Klaers stated this first time home owner program would help 3 or 4 families to own a home. •