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Motion by Commissioner Strommen, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve the <br />following minutes with a correction to the February 6, 2012, minutes, Page 4, 7 paragraph, to <br />indicate: "...She stated that when they do appraisals for the State, they get three an appraisals <br />plus a technical review." <br />HRA Meeting Minutes dated February 6, 2012, as revised above. <br />HRA Meeting Minutes dated February 14, 2012 <br />HRA Meeting Minutes dated February 21, 2012 <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Strommen, Ramsey, <br />Backous, Elvig, Tossey and Wise. Voting No: None. <br />5. HRA BUSINESS <br />5.01: Approve Grading for the Creation of Five Lots — Test Plot Development at North <br />Commons <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood reviewed the staff report. He commented on the importance of the <br />timeline to move forward so there is a full growing season to obtain good data and make the land <br />available by the end of October for platting and resale. Since the lots would contain these <br />improvements, they would be considered premium lots. Park Supervisor Riverblood explained <br />this experiment can be continued to next year, if desired, to obtain data on a fully established <br />lawn. <br />Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Elvig, to approve the earthwork <br />and creation of the five lots to be funded by the COR Revolving Fund in the amount of $33,295 <br />and the grading, hauling, and topsoil spreading for North Commons concurrent with the lot <br />grading, and funded by the Park Trust Fund in the amount of $21,695. <br />Further discussion: The Commissioners stated its support to continue the study to next year to <br />gain data on the condition of the turf following a winter season and impact of top soil depths. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Ramsey, Elvig, Backous, <br />Strommen, Tossey and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br />HRA Executive Director Nelson reported on the ground breaking of The Residents at The COR <br />and progress on the rail station. She noted staff is preparing for the International Council of <br />Shopping Centers show and advised of on -going negotiations. <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced the upcoming Business Expo event. <br />7. COMMISSIONER INPUT <br />None. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / April 10, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />