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Housing & Redevelopment Authority March 2, 2009 Page 4 Chair Wilson stated that HRA will make that determination, since they are the owners. He stated that at a minimum, they need to consider patching the roofs. Commissioner Motin stated that these buildings may be impacted by the redesign of Highway 10, and will be studied by the Downtown Task Force when they reconvene. Commissioner Lieser asked if staff was aware of any grants to tear down the buildings. Ms. Mehelich stated that she was not aware of any unless it was part of a redevelopment project. Dave Raymond, representing the Arts Alliance — reviewed his letter to staff dated February 28, 2009, requesting use of areas of the building at 720 Main Street during the Art Soup event scheduled for June 20th, which are not normally accessed. He noted that the Arts Alliance would secure areas from the public such as the stairway to the basement, circuit breaks, water heater, attic access, etc. Mr. Lore stated that he would consult with the fire inspector for any issues he may have. Mr. Raymond stated that he would be willing to go along on the inspection, in order to address any concerns. Staff indicated they would like to be a part of the inspection as well. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO AUTHORIZE USE OF THE 720 MAIN STREET BUILDING BY THE ARTS ALLIANCE, FOR THE ONE -DAY 2009 ART SOUP EVENT, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE FIRE INSPECTOR, AND THAT REASONABLE COSTS FOR ANY IMPROVEMENTS BE PAID FOR BY THE ARTS ALLIANCE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Commissioner Lieser asked if the areas would be monitored. Mr. Raymond stated that the Arts Alliance would provide supervision at all times. 8. Discuss Reduced Sale Price for PropeM at 356 Jackson Street Ms. Mehelich stated that staff has received information that the price for the property at 356 Jackson Avenue Street has been reduced from $389,900 to $179,900. Commissioner Toth stated that although he advocates redevelopment, he would not be in favor or purchasing the property since the property would be impacted by the Highway 10 proposition. Ms. Mehelich noted that it is likely that a good portion of the property would be taken for road right-of-way for the proposed relocation of the railroad. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TOTH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO NOT CONSIDER PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT 356 JACKSON AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Other Business — None