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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes <br />December 6, 2021 <br />6. Public Hearings <br />There were no public hearings. <br />7.1 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update <br />Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. <br />Chair Toth asked about an outstanding application. <br />Page 2 <br />Mr. O'Neil stated that the application was being underwritten by CEE but did not qualify. <br />There are not current applications. <br />Commissioner Ovall asked that future staff reports have a running total of funds available. <br />Mr. O'Neil stated he would include that in future HRA packets. <br />7.2 Extension — CEE Loan Origination Agreement <br />Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. <br />Chair Toth asked if the price increases were only for the upcoming year. <br />Mr. O'Neil stated that the increased fees would be per year no matter how long the <br />agreement was extended. <br />The Commission agreed that CEE was a beneficial service. <br />Moved by Commissioner Chuba seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve <br />Amendment One to the Loan Origination Agreement between the City of Elk River <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Center for Energy and Environment. <br />Motion carried 4-0. <br />7.3. General Updates <br />Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. <br />Mr. O'Neil discussed the potential of renting a storage space for the downtown wreaths and <br />flowerpots. The cost would be under $1,000 per year. Currently, there is an agreement with <br />the Parks department to store decorations. <br />Commissioners asked if work session attachment items could be provided in advance so that <br />the commission had time to review them before deciding. <br />Mr. O'Neil agreed that work session materials can be provided when it is possible to do so. <br />