Title
Approval of the April 25, 2012 HRA Meeting Minutes.
Body
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bostrom, Brendmoen, Carter, Stark, Thune, Tolbert
Excused: Commissioner Lantry
CONSENT
1. Approval of the April 11, 2012 HRA meeting minutes.
Commissioner Carter moved approval.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Resolution Approving the Sale of Land and Conveyance of Parcel 738 Bradley Street under the ISP/NSP Program, Payne-Phalen District 5, Ward 5
HRA Executive Director Cecile Bedor stated that in January, 2012, the HRA Board placed several properties on hold from the 2011 Ramsey County tax forfeit list. In March, 2012 the Board approved the purchase of five properties from that hold list, including this one. This is a very small lot with small frontage. The proposed buyer, Shirley Thompson, has been maintaining the property for the past six years, as it’s adjacent to her property. Staff is proposing to sell this property as a side yard and put the property back on the tax rolls.
Chair Thune announced the public hearing. There being no testimony Commissioner Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Approved as set forth in resolution RES PH 12-120.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
DISCUSSION
3. Approval and Authorization of Agreements Associated with Central Corridor Business Marketing Program.
Ms. Bedor stated that staff has been trying to help mitigate the impact of Light Rail construction on area businesses along Central Corridor. Ms. Nancy Holmans from the Mayor’s Office, and Ellen Muller from PED have been instrumental in working with community partners to design and implement the Ready for Rail Program which includes the Ready for Rail Forgivable Loan Program, marketing assistance, and technical assistance.
Ms. Bedor noted that the first phase of the marketing program was the Discover Central Corridor campaign, and that staff is ready to launch the second phase. To that end, the Met Council issued...
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