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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson LeTourneau, Commissioners Riley, <br /> Strommen, Johns, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Backous. <br /> The HRA meeting moved into a Closed Session at 9:25 p.m. <br /> The HRA reconvened in Open Session at 9:58 p.m. <br /> HRA Executive Director LaFrance stated the HRA held discussion and directed staff to prepare a <br /> purchase agreement and development agreement with Casey's General Store for purchase of <br /> property in the southwest corner of the Sunwood Drive/Ramsey Boulevard intersection in the <br /> amount of$590,670 for future HRA consideration. <br /> 5.03: Consider Resolution #HRA14-01-020 Eliminating Compensation to HRA <br /> Commissioners <br /> City Administrator Ulrich presented the draft resolution to eliminate compensation to HRA <br /> Commissioners for attending regular and special meetings of the HRA. <br /> Commissioner Tossey stated his support for the elimination of compensation as the members are <br /> already at the City Hall when these meetings are held. <br /> Commissioner Riley stated his support for the resolution. <br /> Commissioner Strommen stated her agreement with Commissioner Tossey's comments. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Tossey, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to adopt Resolution <br /> #HRA14-02-020 Eliminating Compensation for HRA Commissioners. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson LeTourneau, Commissioners Tossey, Johns, <br /> Kuzma, Riley, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Backous. <br /> 6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> HRA Executive Director LaFrance stated the HRA will be considering another letter of intent at <br /> its next meeting. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich provided an update on staff's meeting with McDonald's and <br /> agreement that the City will install temporary lighting at a cost of$5,200 if the other two lots do <br /> not develop prior to McDonald's opening. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich also provided updates on Flaherty & Collins leasing and that Metro <br /> Transit will eliminate the bus route extension but it will likely continue until the end of this <br /> summer. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reported that the owners of Northstar Marketplace have indicated <br /> interest in investing to upgrade the parking and building exteriors to market standards. <br /> Housing and Redevelopment Authority/January 14, 2014 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />