Title
Approving the minutes of the July 8, 2015 HRA meeting.
Body
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bostrom, Finney, Thao, Thune, Tolbert, Chair Brendmoen
Absent: Commissioner Stark
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approving the minutes of the June 24, 2015 HRA meeting.
Commissioner Thao moved approval. Approved as set forth in Min 15-43.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Absent - 1
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Resolution giving preliminary approval to the proposed issuance of conduit revenue bonds for the High School for Recording Arts Project under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1655, District 13, Ward 1.
Acting Executive Director Patty Lilledahl stated that the High School for Recording Arts has been operating as a public charter school since 1988 and is located at 1166 University Ave, with a current enrollment of 230 students. The school would like to acquire the property they are currently leasing and construct an 8,000 sq.ft. Gym, movement studio, and renovate their existing space to add additional classrooms. Closing will be in early September, new construction completion by March 2016, and renovation completed next summer. The project will result in 75 construction jobs, 2 new full time jobs at the school, and increased education opportunities for up to 325 students in improved facilities.
Commissioner Bostrom asked if there is any liability to the City of St. Paul. Ms. Lilledahl stated there is no obligation to the St. Paul Taxpayers.
Commissioner Thao shared his appreciation and thanked the staff and all parties involved for their support in this project.
Chair Brendmoen announced the public hearing. Commissioner Thao moved approval. Approved as set forth in RES PH 15-196.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Absent - 1
3. Approval of the Sale and Conveyance of Parcel 698 4th Street East, Dayton’s Bluff, District 4, Ward 7 under the Inspiring Communities Program.
Ms. Lilledahl stated that this one of our 3 remaining properties for sale where the HRA staff acted as de...
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