2002-09-26 CITY OF MOUND
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of and for the City of Mound, Minnesota,
met in special session on Thursday, September 26, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the council
chambers of City Hall.
Members Present: Chairperson Pat Meisel; Commissioners Bob Brown, Mark Hanus,
David Osmek and Peter Meyer.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, Executive Director Kandis Hanson,
Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Finance Director Gino Businaro, Jim
Prosser of Ehlers & Associates, Danene Provencher, Paula Larson, Barb Peterson.
1, OPEN MEETING
Chair Meisel opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and turned the meeting over to Acting
Chair Mark Hanus. Meisel owns property in the Lake Langdon area, which is part of the
proposed downtown development district.
2. DISCUSSION WITH LEGAL & FINANCIAL COUNSEL REGARDING DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT
The HRA discussed acquisition and financing options for the Mound Harbor
Renaissance (MHR) proposal. Developer has requested that the HRA take the lead in
acquisition of properties in the downtown area. Following discussion, the HRA
requested that City Attorney John Dean prepare written summary for review by the HRA
and forwarding on to MHR. This summary is to outline the City's position on acquisition,
which is that the developer must take the lead, not the City.
Hanson asked the HRA about the Hostetler Property on CSAH 110 South. The HRA
requested that the City Manager encourage both property owner and developer to
discuss status of the property and its involvement in the development plan.
3. ADJOURN
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Attest: Executive Director Kandis Hanson
Chair Pat Meisel ~