4.1. DRAFT HRA MINUTES 12-05-2022

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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 November 7, 2022 ----------------------------- 5. Open Forum There was no one present for Open Forum. 6.1 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Update Mr. Mollan presented the staff report. Chair Chuba asked the length of the current CEE agreement. Mr. O’Neil stated the original agreement was for three years, and that agreement was extended for one year. He indicated they will most likely renew again in one-year increments. 6.2 Officer and Committee Assignments Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report. Moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Chair Chuba to appoint Jill Larson-Vito to the Joint Finance Committee representing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried 4-0. 6.3 General Updates Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report. He discussed winterization of the Elk River Meats building, noting there would be building heat tape applied. Conversation of potential demolition of property will begin now. Timeline should be considered; is there an urgency now or wait for spring. He indicated he met with the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss joint goals with this site and in general, this area, given the investment and success of the downtown park. There was some support from a conceptual level to working together to develop some concepts and ideas to identify a path to begin a planning process. Chair Chuba asked if staff received any comment after the HRA purchased the building. Mr. O’Neil indicated he had not, but the general feedback was positive. Chair Chuba asked if the public should be involved in future plans for the site. Commissioner Cannon was supportive of public input and felt it was important when factoring in the future plans for the site. Commissioner Cannon asked if any marketing would be distributed to the public. Mr. O’Neil stated nothing has been discussed yet. Commissioner Larson-Vito suggested using the Comprehensive Plan for valuable guidance.