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Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Backous, to approve the following minutes: 1) HRA Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 13, 2012 2) HRA Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 28, 2012 3) HRA Special Meeting Minutes dated September 4, 2012 4) HRA Work Session Meeting Minutes dated September 4, 2012 5) HRA Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 11, 2012 6) HRA Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 25, 2012 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Elvig, Backous, Ramsey, Strommen, and Wise. , Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Tossey. 5. HRA BUSINESS 5:05 Consider Dedication of a Drainage and Utility Easement for the Relocation of the Connexus Cabinet Interim Engineer Nelson reviewed the staff report and reported on progress made in negotiating cost allocation for relocation of the Connexus cabinet, now estimated at $19,000. It was noted that HRA Director Ulrich had been directed to negotiate the settlement, which will come before the HRA for final resolution. Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to approve dedication of the easement depicted on the submitted exhibit and direct the Development Team to prepare the easements and record as necessary to facilitate the relocation of the cabinet. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Elvig, Wise, Backous, Ramsey, and Strommen Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Tossey. 5.01: Consider Purchase of 14590 Armstrong Boulevard NW, Ramsey, Minnesota (Wiser Choice Liquor Store) from M &W Holding Company, LLC Commissioner Wise recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 8:13 p.m. City Attorney Goodrich advised of the HRA's By Laws related to quorum requirements. He then presented the chronology of the HRA's consideration of the purchase of property at 14590 Armstrong Boulevard from M &W Holding Company, LLC, of which Councilmember /Commissioner Wise is the majority owner. City Attorney Goodrich described how the property would be used for road right -of -way and redevelopment, noting the HRA's Redevelopment Plan adopted in 2007 addresses the purchase of this property. He reviewed the process established by the HRA to address the conflict of interest issues and assure transparency and the City Council's consideration of the purchase agreement terms. City Attorney Goodrich advised that about September 15, staff became aware that State Statute has a total prohibition against a City Council` purchasing property owned by a sitting Council Member. Since then, Housing and Redevelopment Authority / October 9, 2012 Page 2 of 6