4.1. HR DRAFT MINUTES 02-06-2017 (2 SETS)

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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 January 3, 2017 ----------------------------- 7.1 Rehabilitation Loan Program Update Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. Moved by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Eder t one mortgage and repayment agreement at outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 4-0. 7.2 HRA Bylaw Review Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She noted Section 2.4 a business at regular meetings may need an update. Chair Toth further questioned Robert's Rules of Order and the reading of financial conditions. Ms. Othoudt stated the check register information in the staff r financial conditions. Moved by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to direct staff to amend the bylaws regarding the HRAÔs order of business format. Motion carried 4-0. 8. Announcements There were no announcements. The HRA recessed at 5:42 p.m. and reconvened in worksession at 5:45 p.m. 9.1 Saxon Motors and Elk River Lodge Site Discussion Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. Chair Toth questioned costs. Ms. Othoudt stated they would seek an appraisal and negotiate with the property owner on a price. She stated the city would propose a large redevelopment project for the area. Commissioner Eder questioned the zoning and whether there is a need for more apartments in the area. She expressed concerns for the impact affordable housing may have to existing townhomes. She suggested adding more townhomes or attached single level townhomes for 55+ as she felt there is a need for them over multi-family housing. She stated this would be a great location for a 55+ community due to the river being nearby Ms. Othoudt reviewed the 2015 housing study which listed the following needs: