2009-06-09MOUND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
JUNE 9, 2009
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Mound, Minnesota, met
in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city
hall.
Members present: Chair Mark Hanus; Commissioners David Osmek, Heidi Gesch, and
Greg Skinner.
Members absent: Commissioner Ray Salazar
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, Executive Director Kandis Hanson, City Clerk
Bonnie Ritter, Finance Director Catherine Pausche, David Newman, Chris Kenelly,
Dorothy & Bill Netka, Ken Perbix, John Royer, Paula Larson, Amy Lyon, Eva Stevens,
Paul Soberg, Jackie & Mike Peters.
1. Open meeting
Chair Hanus opened the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
2. Approve agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
3. Approve minutes
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to approve the minutes for the May 26, 2009
regular meeting. The following voted in favor: Osmek and Hanus. The following voted
against: None. Skinner and Gesch abstained from voting. Motion carried.
4. Approve claims
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to approve claims in the amount of $6,172.85.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
5. Redevelopment Update from Mound Harbor Renaissance Development (MHRD)
David Newman gave the HRA an update of the recent activities of MHRD. Chris Kenelly
of Welsh Properties stated that there is still a 700 sq. ft. space left in the Caribou building
after the drycleaner moved in. He is still working diligently on trying to secure a
restaurant to serve as the anchor in the district, but with the economic conditions has not
been successful to this point. Kandis Hanson stated that whenever she receives
feedback from the public she forwards this on to Kenelly for him to research. She also
stated that there has been some thought to re-vision Mound. The question has been
asked if we should settle for assisted living in the Auditor's Road area rather than retail,
or re-do the vision all together. The original Mound Visions dates back to the early
1990's. The HRA thanked MHRD and Welsh Properties for their updates.
6. Sarah Smith, Community Development Director
A. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) State legislation update
In Smith's absence, John Dean reviewed the two new laws that were enacted by
recent legislation. One amended the 5-year rule and the second amended the
knock-down rule. Both of these have an impact on Mound.
Mound HRA Meeting -June 9, 2009
B. Federal lobbyist (LGN) funding request update
Hanus reviewed the progress of the agreement that the City entered into to get
funds through the transportation bill, for our redevelopment projects. Osmek
stated that the focus is on the downtown area parking/transportation and soil
remediation next to the Gillespie Center on the Meyer property.
7. Any dialogue with those present - No comments were offered.
8. Miscellaneous/correspondence
A. Letter from Dr. Robert Lauer
B. Staff response to Dr. Robert Lauer
C. Article: May Twin Cities Business on Mahogany Bay
D. Article: Star Tribune on redevelopment projects
9. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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Chair Mark Hanus