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HRA BUSINESS <br />Case #1: Consider Waiving / Not Waiving Statutory Tort Limits <br />HRA Executive Director Nelson reviewed the staff report and presented the costs from 2008 to <br />purchase additional coverage. <br />The Commission discussed the purpose of tort limits and HRA Executive Director Nelson <br />answered questions relating to the cost to purchase additional liability insurance for the HRA. <br />She explained the HRA tort limit is split out to provide an additional level of coverage because <br />of the kind of work being done by the HRA. <br />Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to adopt Resolution <br />#HRA-11-12-008, Not to Waive the Statutory Tort Limits for League of Minnesota Cities <br />Insurance Trust Liability (LMCIT) Coverage. <br />Further discussion: Commissioners McGlone and Tossey stated their intention to not support the <br />motion based on the principle of tort limits or considering special treatment for the City. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Commissioners Ramsey, Wise, Backous, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: Commissioner McGlone and Tossey. Absent: None. <br />Case #2: Adopt Resolution Amending and Approving 2012 HRA Levy <br />Finance Officer Lund reviewed the staff report. <br />Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to adopt Resolution <br />#HRA-11-12-009, Establishing a HRA Property Tax Levy Payable in 2012 under Minnesota <br />Statutes Chapter 469. <br />Further discussion: Finance Officer Lund answered the Commission's questions related to the <br />size of the HRA levy and expenditures contained in the HRA budget. It was noted the HRA levy <br />had already been approved and the consideration tonight was to correct a $17 error. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Commissioners Ramsey, Wise, Backous, <br />McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />Case #3: Update on Sunwood Realignment Feasibility Study and Authorization to <br />Proceed with Appraisals <br />HRA Executive Director Nelson reviewed the staff report. <br />Development Manager Lazan displayed graphics depicting the realignment of Sunwood Drive <br />and improvements to Armstrong Boulevard. An animation of traffic movements through the <br />proposed turnabout was presented. Mr. Lazan described the rights -of -way necessary to complete <br />the project, noting acquisition costs have not been included in project estimates. He described <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / December 13, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />