HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-01 HRA regular minutesMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DECEMBER I, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 10:54 p.m. He noted the meeting was being held
virtually to comply with the Governor's Stay at Home Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic then
explained the processes created for public comment.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Chair Hovland.
Absent: None.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED - AS PRESENTED
Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Brindle, approving the
meeting agenda as presented.
Roll call:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
V.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-07, ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND SETTING THE TAX
LEVY PAYABLE IN 2021 — ADOPTED
Finance Director Uram stated the HRA was a separate taxing authority formed by the City Council
in 1974. The purpose of the levy was to pay a portion of the administrative expenses and other
economic initiatives necessary to operate the HRA. Historically those expenses had been paid using
TIF funds and continuing with the plan to reduce reliance on TIF funds, the levy proposed for 2021
showed an increase from $192,000 in 2020 to $230,400.
Chair Hovland opened the public hearing.
Public Testimony
No one appeared.
Commissioner Brindle introduced and moved adoption of adopt Resolution No. 2020-
07; adopting the budget and setting the tax levy payable in 2021. Commissioner Anderson
seconded the motion.
Roll call:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
VI. HRA COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS — Received
VII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS — Received
Vlll. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Brindle, to adjourn
the meeting at 1 1:00 p.m.
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Roll call:
Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
ott Neal, Ex cutive Dire for
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