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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 <br />October 3, 2022 <br />----------------------------- <br />6.4 Consideration of a Purchase Agreement for the property at 724 Main Street <br /> NW <br /> <br />Mr. O’Neil distributed a resolution for consideration of approving the purchase agreement <br />for the property at 724 Main Street NW. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wagner stated the HRA has done its due diligence working with the property <br />owners to purchase the property. She felt this was a good acquisition not only for the city <br />but also for the Robecks as well as the community. She stated there were some ideas for <br />making the corridor and listen to the tape. She stated the Robecks will forever be known by <br />name with their “Happy Sticks” and thanked them for being a great small business, <br />representing truly the fabric of what a small business is. <br /> <br />The commission agreed. <br /> <br />Chair Chuba asked about winterizing the building after closing in December. <br /> <br />Mr. O’Neil indicated the heat and water have been turned off as of last year. He stated the <br />building will be demolished after the HRA reviews and approves demolition quotes. He <br />stated on Wednesday evening, the Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss <br />possibilities for the space, and discuss what could be built to help the entire Main Street <br />corridor, and the consideration of public restrooms. <br /> <br />Commissioner Swenson felt it important to ensure the public understands the goals of the <br />building being demolished and have social media explain the process. <br /> <br />Chair Chuba asked if the city carries insurance when the city purchases buildings. <br /> <br />Mr. O’Neil indicated the city does. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to adopt <br />Resolution 22-02 approving the purchase of certain property located at 724 Main <br />Street NW as outlined in the handout. <br /> <br />Motion carried 4-0. <br /> <br />7. Adjournment <br /> <br />Chair Chuba adjourned the HRA meeting at 6:00 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green. <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________ <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> <br />