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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. Page 1 Minutes/HRA/December I, 2020 Roll call: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ott Neal, Ex cutive Dire for Page 2