07-29-2002 CC MIN - SPECIAL-JOINT

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H_I~ N[inutes July 29, 2002 Page 3 made by Carole Zellie of Landscape Research. Nix. Rohlf indicated that Ms. ZeIlie completed the study and fulfilled its purpose to provide a framework to evaluate the historic significance of inventoried properties and the completion of the Phase II inventory, of downto,~vn properties. Nfr. Rohlf added that it is the Heritage Preservation Comrmssion's job to analyze the local significance of buildings located in Elk River and that the Commission will be providing a recommendation as outlined in the ordinance. COMMISSIONER MOTION MOVED TO ACCEPT THE HISTORIC CONTEXT STUDY AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 7.2 Feedback from July 17, 2002 Public Open House Cathenne Mehel/ch indicated that approximately 50 people attended the Developer Open House, which provided the public with the opportunity to meet the three developers being interviewed by the HRA for the Downtown Revitalization Project. Ms. Mehelich stated that the pubt/c was also able to review the developers concepts, ask questions of the developers and provide feedback to the HtLA and Council regarding likes, dislikes, and issues of concern. Ms. Mehelich reported that fifteen public comment forms were completed and submitted to the H1LA and Council for review. 7.3 Developer Interviews On June 24, 2002 the HRA selected three finalist developers to intervie~v for the Downtown Revitalization Project. The finalists, TOLD Development Company, Best and Hempel, and MetroPlains were each allotted 45 minutes to provide the HRA and Council with a 20-minute presentation and a 25-minute quesdon and answer session. The HRA and Council provided staff with input on the prepared questions regarding the developers' experience in financing and designing similar projects. Jim Prosser of Ehlers and Associates provided six points for the HP~ and Council to consider when selecting a developer. First, each member of the HRA and Council should reflect upon what is important to him or herself personally, regarding the future of the do~vntown and to select a developer who is able to achieve those important items. Second, recognize that there is no perfect developer. Third, remember that any redevelopment activity requires a relationship between the community and the developer. Fourth, embrace the comple.,dty of redevelopment. Fifth, work to achieve a consensus between the HRA and Council and sLxth, reflect upon the interviews. Following the interviews, it was the consensus of the I4_RA to select a developer for the Downtown Revitalization Project at its August 26, 2002 regular meeting. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING FOR AUGUST 26, 2002 AT 5:00 P.M. FOR PURPOSE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE HRA MEETING REGARDING SELECTION OF A DEVELOPER. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.