4.1. DRAFT MEETING MINUTES (3 SETS) 08-07-2023

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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 June 5, 2023 ----------------------------- 6.2 General Updates Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report with a few updates. He stated the flower baskets that have been placed on the downtown light poles include 5 different plantings with other colors than white, and should grow to be fuller. He indicated the sod at the former meat market site has been placed. He indicated he had a conversation with the council a few weeks ago and they shared some thoughts about looking comprehensively at the entire area, to include the properties owned by the EDA, HRA, city, and utility, along with a private property to the west. This includes looking at parking configuration, amenities, plaza, restrooms, and how they all fit together. He indicated a dog bag station will be added to the space. Commissioner Cannon stated she liked that idea no matter where it is and inquired about a dog bag station near the downtown splash pad and riverfront area. Vice Chair Wagner asked about the planters and noted there was a lot of concern about the lack of size and flower color, noting it was good to know there were five different plants providing more color than white. She asked about the watering schedule. Mr. O’Neil stated the schedule for watering is dependent upon the weather conditions. 6.3 Cancel July 3, 2023, HRA Meeting Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report. He indicated there may be additional special meetings called during July to handle anything that cannot wait until the August regular meeting. Moved by Commissioner Cannon and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to approve the cancellation of the July 3, 2023, HRA meeting. Motion carried 4-0. 7. Adjourn Regular Meeting Moved by Commissioner Cannon and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to adjourn the regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried 4-0. The regular meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m. Vice Chair Wagner called the work session to order at 5:42 p.m. 8.1 Duffy Development Housing Proposal Mr. O’Neil presented the staff report and reiterated the desire of John Duffy from Duffy Development to request funding support from the HRA and the city. Mr. O’Neil indicated a resolution in support of the Mr. Duffy applying for state funding will be presented at the June 20 City Council meeting, which helps strengthen the application. Commissioner Ovall asked if the HRA would receive an updated housing study from either staff or Mr. Duffy due to the recent influx of inventory, so the HRA could understand the need for Elk River.