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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10,2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Ulrich called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Je Moua
Chairperson Gary Pearson
Commissioner Colleen Thompson
Commissioner Joy Tkachuck
Vice-Chairperson Beth Ulrich
Staff Present:
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Tom Ekstrand. Senior Planner
DuWavne Konewko. Communitv Development and Parks Director
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Ulrich moved approval of the agenda as presented.
Commissioner Tkachuck seconded
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. February 10,2010
Ayes - all
Commissioner Ulrich moved approval of the minutes of February 10, 2010 as submitted.
Commissioner Tkachuck seconded
The motion passed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Ayes - Pearson, Tkachuck, Ulrich
Abstentions - Moua, Thompson
a. Copar Property Update-Discussion led by DuWayne Konewko
Community development and parks director DuWayne Konewko gave a presentation updating the
commission on the Copar property and Fish Creek natural greenway corridor. Mr. Konewko said
the Copar property is for sale and the city is considering issuing bonds for the purchase of this
property to be used for housing.
b. Resolution of Appreciation for Josh Richter
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Commissioner Ulrich moved approval of the Resolution of Appreciation for Josh Richter.
Commissioner Tkachuck seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
c. Welcome to New Commissioners
Planner Ekstrand introduced the new members of the HRA commission: Je Moua and Colleen
Thompson. The commissioners introduced themselves and welcomed the new commissioners.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
a. Business and Economic Development Commission Update
Commissioner Ulrich reported on the past meeting of the Business and Economic Development
Commission.
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. HRA Bylaws and Commissioner Handbook
Planner Ekstrand handed out a copy of the handbook to commissioners and discussed these
materials.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:28 p.m.