2007-11-27MOUND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
The Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Mound,
Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the
council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Chair Mark Hanus, Commissioners David Osmek, and Greg Skinner.
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, Executive Director Kandis Hanson,
Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director Carlton Moore,
Finance Director Gino Businaro, Ken Perbix and Cyndi Reiter.
1. Open meeting
Chair Hanus called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Approve agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to approve the agenda. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
3. Approve minutes
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Skinner to approve the minutes of the October 23,
2007 meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Mike Specht arrived at 6:35 p.m.
John Beise arrived at 6:36 p.m.
4. Manager's report for Indian Knoll Manor
Cindy Reiter presented the manager's report as follows:
A. October bank and income statement
B. Review of bills paid: MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Skinner to approve
payment of the bills as presented. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
C. Manager's report -Thanksgiving activities went well. Turkeys donated by
local merchant. HRA suggested that manager send a letter of thanks to the
editor regarding general donation to Indian Knoll. Fence along parking lot
has been installed.
5. Redevelopment Financing and Projects
A. Transit District -Deck 1
1. Contaminated soil - $150,000
B. Auditor's Road -Deck 2
1. Metropolitan Council Livable Communities grant extension
2. Estimated funding gap - $350.000
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to table discussion of Items 5A and 56 until
after Item 5C. Alt voted in favor. Motion carried.
C. Consideration of authorizing staff to respond to offers from owners of
properties
Mound HiZA Minutes -November 27, 2007
City Attorney John Dean announced that the HRA would close this meeting pursuant to
the Minnesota Open Meeting Law to discuss Item 5C which involves possible real estate
transactions.
At the conclusion of the closed session, the City Attorney announced that there were no
decisions made regarding Item 5C as the HRA did not complete its discussions and
therefore the matter would be continued to the next HRA meeting being held on
December 11, 2007.
The HRA by consensus, continued items 5A and 5B until the December 11th meeting.
6. Adiourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Chair Mark Hanus
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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