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Commissioner Ramsey stated concern has been raised about public perception but now it is "muddying the water." Commissioner Strommen stated she understands the legal arguments and does not question them. But to her, it is a technical thing and while it is technically legal, that does not make it right in her mind as a matter of policy in how to do business as a City, HRA, and Council. Commissioner Strommen noted the HRA spent an entire meeting debating the conflict of interest issue and if she had known the State Statute barred this transaction, she would not have voted in support while on the HRA. She agreed it is a very small technical difference, but it was raised at the eleventh hour, on the consent agenda, and had been known for three weeks. Commissioner Strommen stated she did not care for that process or doing business in that way. Commissioner Backous stated there is the law and the spirit of the law. He stated it was a technicality and looked like the City was trying to make an end run around the law. Commissioner Backous stated this is why the HRA should not be in the development business. Commissioner Tossey indicated when the time comes, he will meet with Mr. Bray. He felt the bigger issue is that the HRA members found out a week before. Commissioner Tossey stated he is finding that many things are raised at the last minute, and that is a problem. Eric Zaetsch, 6521 - 154 Avenue NW, stated Mr. Wise is speaking as a citizen and asked what hardship Mr. Wise will endure by waiting until January. Mr. Wise stated over the last six months, he has spent $25,000 on architectural, environmental, and engineering, and hundreds of hours preparing. Unfortunately, the road construction has wreaked havoc on his business and revenues are off but he has obligations to pay bills. That is the hardship. Commissioner Wise took his seat at the HRA dais at 8:15 p.m. 3. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Backous, to approve the agenda as revised to add Consideration of Comparison of Final Pro -Forma and Current Draw Schedule in Regard to The Residence at The COR to Case 5.05 and to consider it prior to Case 5.01. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Elvig, Backous, Ramsey, Strommen, Tossey and Wise. Voting No: None. 4. APPROVE MINUTES None. 5. HRA BUSINESS Housing and Redevelopment Authority / October 16, 2012 Page 3 of 11