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Housing and Redevelopent Authority Meeting Page 2 June 17, 1996 escrow a certain amount of money to cover personal items that need to be • removed such as X-ray machines, film processing equipment, etc. Lori Johnson indicated that according to state law, the city may also be responsible for relocating a renter whose is currently living at one of the properties proposed to be purchased. She indicated that the city could be responsible for up to $5,250. After discussion regarding these items, it was the consensus of the HRA that a decision could not be made at this time. It was the consensus that the relocation costs be negotiated with the seller. It was further the consensus that the HRA should meet to make a decision on this matter after it has the final cost breakdown. COMMISSIONER HINKLE MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HRA ON THURSDAY, JUNE 20, AT 5 P.M.TO REVIEW THE FINAL COST FIGURES RELATING TO THE PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT KING AND MAIN STREET. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5. Consider Expenditures for Landscaping within the Downtown Parkin° Lot City Planner Steve Ach indicated that in 1995 the HRA budgeted funds to upgrade the city parking lot adjacent to the Elk River Municipal Utilities building along Highway 10. He indicated that the parking lot improvements have been completed with the exception of landscaping. He further stated that funds were • not set aside to complete the landscaping improvements. Steve Ach reviewed the landscaping plan that was prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group at a cost of$10,016. The Commission had some concerns with portions of the landscaping plan. It was the consensus of the Commission that Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals work with Hoisington Koegler on the plan that was presented. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LANDSCAPE PLAN WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE CITY STAFF ALTER THE PLAN AS DETERMINED NECESSARY. COMMISSIONER HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COMMISSIONER WILSON MOVED TO REALLOCATE$10,016 FROM THE RAILROAD DRIVE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COMPLETE THE LANDSCAPING IN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6. Downtown Sidewalk Discussion Chair Schuldt indicated that he continues to receive complaints regarding the condition of the downtown sidewalks. Chair Schuldt suggested that the HRA consider setting aside money on a yearly basis to be used to renovate the sidewalks in the future. No action was taken on this item. 7. Other Business There was no other business. •