City HRA Meeting

CITY OF MARSHALL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 26, 2019 The special meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was held on February 26, 2019 in the Professional Development Room at the Marshall Middle School, 401 South Saratoga Street. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 P.M. by Chairman Robert Byrnes. In addition to Byrnes the following members were present: Craig Schafer, Steven Meister, Glenn Bayerkohler, John DeCramer, Russ Labat and James Lozinski. Absent: None. Staff present included: Sharon Hanson, Executive Director; Dennis Simpson, City Attorney; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Glenn Olson; Annette Storm, Director of Administrative Services and Kyle Box, City Clerk. Public Hearing regarding Sale of HRA Owned Property and approval of HRA Property. EDA Director Tara Onken and City Attorney Dennis Simpson have been negotiating with Action Manufacturing owner Tim Swenson regarding Mr. Swenson’s need to expand this present facility. The HRA is the owner of the lot located immediately adjacent to the existing Action Manufacturing plant/facility in Sonstegard Addition to the City of Marshall. The City has received a signed purchase agreement and must therefore hold a public hearing to address the issue of the sale of HRA owned property. City attorney is recommending that public hearing be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Purchase agreement indicates that sale is contingent upon HRA approval and wetland mitigation. The wetland mitigation process is almost complete. The signed documents and payments have been sent accordingly and City is awaiting the return of the final documents. Warranty deed and closing documents will be prepared as the closing date draws near. Property to be sold total purchase price of $59,115. Motion made by Board member Schafer, Seconded by Board member Meister to close the public hearing. Voting Yea: Mayor Byrnes, Board member Schafer, Board member Meister, Board member Bayerkohler, Board member DeCramer, Board member Labat, Board member Lozinski. The motion Carried. 7-0 Motion made by Board member Meister, Seconded by Board member Labat to approve Resolution Number 193, Second Series, a resolution authorizing the transfer of HRA owned property to Timmy R. Swenson Revocable Trust Agreement and the Donna O. Swenson Revocable Trust Agreement. Voting Yea: Mayor Byrnes, Board member Schafer, Board member Meister, Board member DeCramer, Board member Labat, Board member Lozinski. Voting Nay: Board member Bayerkohler. The motion Passed. 6-1 Adjourn Meeting. At 5:22 PM, Motion made by Board Member Labat, Seconded by Board Member DeCramer to adjourn. Voting Yea: Chairman Byrnes, Board Member Schafer, Board Member Meister, Board Member Bayerkohler, Board Member DeCramer, Board Member Labat, Board Member Lozinski. The motion Carried. 7-0 ____________________________ Robert J. Byrnes Chairman ATTEST: ___________________________ Sharon Hanson Executive Director