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Motion by Commissioner Kuzma, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to approve the agenda as <br />submitted. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson LeTourneau, Commissioners Kuzma, Johns, <br />Riley, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Backous. <br />4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />- None. <br />5. HRA BUSINESS <br />5.01: Discuss SuperAmerica Properties <br />Executive Director Ulrich reviewed the staff report and provided an update on the two <br />SuperAmerica properties, noting a purchase agreement has not been signed but the City has <br />received a letter of interest. With the Armstrong Boulevard site, there is an approved site plan <br />for a convenience store. He stated since there has been renewed interest in that site, he would <br />recommend delaying action until the market study is completed. With regard to the Ramsey <br />Boulevard site, it is part of an existing larger parcel and if directed, staff could steer the property <br />toward a development more consistent with the business /office area as it is a "gateway" parcel. <br />Commissioner Kuzma recommended allowing SuperAmerica an additional week to complete the <br />market study and if that does not occur, to open the site to other uses. <br />Commissioner Riley stated support for SuperAmerica on the Armstrong Boulevard site but if <br />that does not occur shortly, he supported placing a "For Sale" sign. <br />Commissioner Strommen stated the market study only relates to the Armstrong Boulevard site <br />and she supports allowing SuperAmerica time to complete that work. She supported looking at <br />other options for the Ramsey Boulevard site and to open consideration to other uses, such as a <br />pharmacy. <br />Commissioner Tossey stated he supports the position of Commissioner Riley and to put "For <br />Sale" signs on the HRA properties so it can get out of the development business. <br />Commissioner Johns concurred. <br />Acting Chairperson LeTourneau agreed that would be a good approach but the HRA should not <br />forget its strategic plan that specifically outlines this should occur with an Economic <br />Development Director and not as an HRA function. He supported filling that staff position and <br />then market the property by other users. <br />Commissioner Tossey stated the EDA is still the government doing the work so he supported <br />putting up "For Sale" signs and letting the market do the job. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / August 27, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />