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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 5 <br />October 7, 2019 <br />----------------------------- <br />redevelopment. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartung explained the area and stated he would like to include the property at 724 Main <br />St. NW as part of the project. He stated he would discuss his proposal with the property <br />owner if this agreement is approved. <br /> <br />Ms. Othoudt reviewed the development agreement and highlighted key areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chuba stated it would seem like a logistical nightmare for the developer and <br />wished them good luck at this proposal, noting as long as someone was willing to develop <br />this he would support it. <br /> <br />Chair Toth asked if there was a timeframe. He stated he felt the agreement as presented <br />seems to cover everything. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartung stated he would determine the timeline of start and completion dates of the <br />project during the next few months should the agreement be approved. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ovall stated he is torn by this project and stated it’s easy to get sidetracked by <br />the vision of the project itself but gets hung up on the cart being before the horse when the <br />developer hasn’t done a project of this size. He stated generally speaking the agreement is <br />written well enough to protect the interests of the city. <br /> <br />Chair Toth asked if Mr. Hartung had done a project of this size before. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartung stated he hasn’t done a project quite like this but has done his due diligence to <br />prepare for a project this size and feels like now is the right time to ask the city for him to <br />proceed. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve <br />the Preliminary Development Agreement with Modern Construction of MN as <br />outlined in the staff report. <br /> <br />Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />HRA recessed at 6:09 p.m. in order to go in to work session. The meeting reconvened at 6:14 p.m. <br /> <br />8.1 Blighted Properties Discussion <br /> <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented her staff report. She introduced Kristin DeGrande, Housing <br />Programs Coordinator with the City of Coon Rapids, who shared with the HRA the details <br />on the Front Door Grant Program. She distributed their grant application outlining the <br />process for a resident to apply for grant monies. She explained how not only does this type <br />of improvement energize the exterior of the homes but it benefits the entire neighborhood <br />and the city as a whole. She explained Coon Rapid’s main thoroughfares were recently <br />reconstructed but noted how tired the houses along those routes appeared and indicated it <br />was time for a “bolt of energy” to the exterior of the homes. She explained their funding <br /> <br />