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.1%.* crty of Special Meeting of the Elk River ElkHousing and Redevelopment Authority River Held at the Elk River City Hall L I Monday, August 7, 2023 Members Present: Chair Denny Chuba, Commissioners Jill Larson-Vito,Nate Ovall, and Jennifer Wagner Members Absent: Commissioner Jayme Cannon Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil,Economic Development Specialist Joshua Mollan, and Deputy City Clerk Jolene Richter I. Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order at 4:37 p.m. by Chair Chuba. 2. 2024 HRA Budget and Goals Mr. O'Neil presented the goals and budget staff reports. Commissioner Ovall asked if there had been any correspondence with Sherburne County regarding ,-•4, tax-forfeited properties. Mr. O'Neil answered and stated not yet;however, that it is an opportunity to develop that relationship. Mr. O'Neil asked the commission the question of what area would be the goal to acquire properties in the future. The commission agreed Main Street East would be an area to investigate as well as the downtown Main Street area. Commissioner Ovall asked to look at the balance sheet, specifically the Land Held for Redevelopment line item, and asked if that included Main and Gates and the Elk River Meats properties. Mr. O'Neil stated it should include just the Main and Gates;however, he will confirm with the Finance Department regarding this number. Commissioner Ovall also brought up the HRA Rehab program and the CEE Administrative Fee. He wondered how the loans and fees were reflected on the balance sheet. Mr. O'Neil will confirm these numbers with the Finance Department as well. Commissioner Ovall suggested adding a little extra to the legal fees line item due to future legal needs. The commission discussed the lawn/snow removal item. Mr. O'Neil stated there could be potential to adjust that cost down, due to wrapping that into public works taking care of the Elk River Meats property with their other routes. Commissioner Wagner asked how the Placer Analytics software is being utilized and if they could see �� reports from the software regarding Elk RiverFest and/or the Farmer's Markets regarding where people are coming from, how long are they staying,and where are they going after. Mr. O'Neil stated that staff would give a presentation at the September HRA meeting. Commissioner Larson-Vito suggested adding to the goals of the commission to meet with Sherburne County twice a year and the building department quarterly regarding their reports and trends.