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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Commissioners Ramsey, Wise, Backous, McGlone, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve the following minutes: Work Session Meeting Minutes dated Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Commissioners Wise, Ramsey, Backous, McGlone, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: None. HRA BUSINESS Case #1: Consider Amendment to Purchase Agreement Toti Development/Suite Living Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report. He introduced Mr. Wingus and Mr. Crowley from Dougherty Funding. Mr. Wingus explained the need for an extension. He noted they spent some time deciding between modular and traditional construction. Modular construction could be done inside throughout the winter, meanwhile keeping construction jobs in Minnesota. He said they chose modular construction and showed a video from the company they will contract with. Mr. Crowley stated his firm was excited about the site in Ramsey and decided it would be a great project to help finance. Development Manager Lazan indicated the funding commitment has been received and reviewed, and the work with the Building Official has begun. There is one last payment due, and they are proposing an additional $15,000 by September 1, which is an extension fee, and not hard money. Motion by Commissioner McGlone, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve the second amendment to the Purchase Agreement with Toti Development and direct staff to execute based on the discussion at the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Commissioners McGlone, Ramsey, Backous, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #2: Consider Letter of Intent on Sunwood/Armstrong retail parcel Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report. He noted that this meeting can move into closed session to discuss the Letter of Intent.