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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes May 7, 2018 S. Open Forum No one appeared for Open Forum. 6. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. 7.1 HRA Rehabilitation Program Update Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. 7.2 Director Update Page 2 Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She indicated there would be a closed meeting on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the purchase of PID# 75-401-0130, also known as 430 Main Street NW, and PID# 75-401-0145, also known as 414 Main Street NW, Elk River. 7.3 Downtown TH 10 and Lowell Ave TIF Analysis Proposal Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She provided an overview of LHB's initial analysis of the `windshield' inspection and stated she did receive permission from ISD #728 and Elk River Meats to proceed with inspections of their buildings. She asked the EDA to review the proposal from LHB to approve proceeding with performing these inspections along with additional buildings in the expanded project area as presented in the project maps. She explained what the cost would cover. The buildings along Jackson Avenue may be necessary to include for creation of a TIF district should the school district and meat market buildings not qualify as substandard. She indicated she connected with all but one of the property owners along Jackson Avenue to explain the proposed project inspection requirement and key benefits of this type of downtown redevelopment project. Commissioner Ovall expressed concerns regarding communications to the affected property owners and allowing an inspection of their property. He asked what would happen if the inspection found structural concerns and would the property owners be responsible for making repairs to substandard buildings. Ms. Othoudt explained the property owners wouldn't be obligated to make repairs to their buildings but should they want to, TIF monies could be utilized to assist them in making those improvements. She explained possible incentive scenarios if the property owner chose to belong to the TIF district. Commissioner Ovall asked what the main methods of communications she used with the downtown businesses and asked if a contact list was available of business and property owners.