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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />- None. <br />5. HRA BUSINESS <br />5.01: Adopt Resolution Approving Proposed 2014 HRA Levy <br />Finance Director Lund presented the proposed 2014 HRA Levy in the amount of $207,802, an <br />increase of $20,534 or 10.96% from 2013. It was noted that this amount can be lowered prior to <br />adoption but cannot increase. <br />Commissioner Riley arrived at 6:06 p.m. <br />Chairperson Backous stated he supports eliminating this HRA levy so he will not support a <br />motion to adopt the resolution. <br />Motion by Commissioner Strommen, seconded by Commissioner LeTourneau, to adopt <br />Resolution #HRA-13-09-153, Approving Proposed 2014 HRA Levy. <br />Further discussion: Commissioner LeTourneau stated he could also support eliminating the <br />HRA levy if done through a phased transition over several years. Chairperson Backous stated he <br />opposes raising the levy and would prefer it remain even instead of being increased. <br />Commissioner Strommen stated she moved the resolution as it is included in the Council's <br />Strategic Goals and if the HRA levy is eliminated it should be accomplished through a transition. <br />Commissioner Strommen commented on the need to build the City's tax base to fund HRA items <br />so a levy is not needed. She felt there was need for a larger focus, on economic development and <br />hoped this levy can be lowered prior to adoption in December. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Commissioners Strommen, LeTourneau, Johns, and Kuzma. <br />Voting No: Chairperson Backous and Commissioner Riley. Absent: Commissioner Tossey. <br />5.02: Discuss Request for Proposals for Real Estate Broker Services <br />Executive Director Ulrich reviewed the staff report and described the HRA's residential and <br />commercial properties that could be marketed through real estate broker services. He explained <br />the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and suggested sale of The COR properties be discussed <br />separately from this decision. Executive . Director Ulrich suggested revising the RFP to add <br />reference to carry-over compensation and a provision for conflict of interest statement by the <br />professional so the City will know other properties they have listed that could result in a conflict. <br />Chairperson Backous asked why this is an HRA action if it includes City -owned land. <br />Executive Director Ulrich stated the RFP is written for both the City and HRA since land <br />ownership is under both entities. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 10, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />