2007-02-13MOUND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Mound,
Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 7:20 p.m.
in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Mike
Specht, John Beise and Greg Skinner
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, Executive Director Kandis Hanson,
City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public
Works Director Carlton Moore, Amanda Schwarze.
1. Open meeting
Chair Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
2. Approve agenda
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to approve the agenda. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
3. Approve minutes
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to approve the minutes of the January
23, 2007 meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Amend bylaws of Housing and Redevelopment Authority
John Dean explained that the purpose of the amendments is to bring the bylaws
into compliance with state statute. The two changes are; the notation of a seal
of authority, and the addition of secretary to the list of officers.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to amend the bylaws as presented.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
5. Transit District Proiect Update
Carlton Moore stated that he has met with the contractor for the parking deck
project and there will be activity on the site next week, consisting of moving
snow, cutting trees, and bringing in a construction trailer. It will be 2-3 weeks
before any heavy construction starts.
Sarah Smith also stated that the property exchange with the Hennepin County
Regional Railroad Authority is complete, the transit hub agreement has been
executed with the $200,000 check forthcoming, the Ray Mar Properties
exchange will be closing soon, and final approvals and permits have been
received for the environmental issues.
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Kandis Hanson noted that there will not be a groundbreaking with the project
because of the weather, but a large ribbon cutting ceremony when the project is
completed.
6. Ad'ourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
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~_~'~~-~.~ ~c~-L> Chair Mark Hanus
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk