HRA Agenda 04-11-1996 SpecialAGENDA
MONTICELLO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, April 11. 1996 - 50) p.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS: Chairperson Al Larson, Vice Chairperson Brad Barger, Everette Ellison. Tom
St. Hilaire, and Roger Carlson.
STAFF: Jeff O'Neill and 011ie Koropchak.
I. CALL TO ORDER.
2. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW MCP RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
INC.
3. OTHER BUSINESS.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
HRA AGENDA
.L APRIL 11, 1996
At the HRA meeting of April 3. 1996. HRA members were updated on the progress
for hiring a consultant firm for the purpose of preparing a study/plan for the
redevelopment of the community/riverfront. HRA members were informed of the
agreement and recommendation made by those members present from the HRA and
MCP on April I, the agreement and recommendation was for the HRA, Lois Maus,
and Bob Bowen meet with the consultant firm of Hoisington Koegler for the purpose
of defining the scope of services and negotiating a not -to -exceed fee of the contract.
Said meeting date was set for Friday. April 5, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
Additionally, at the April 3 HRA meeting, HRA members approved a motion
requesting the MCP Chairperson provide a written recommendation to the HRA
recommending the HRA consider approval to enter into a contract with a said -
named consulting firm. Following preparation of the contract, HRA Attorney Bubul
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to review the contract.
HRA members Al Larson and Roger Carlson, MCP members Blob Bowen, Lois
Maus, and Dick Frie, and Assistant Administrator Jeff O'Neill met with Michael
Schroeder of Hoisington Koegler on April S. As per the agreement of those
individuals in attendance, Hoisington Koegler was to prepare the contract. It is
anticipated that the prepared contract will be faxed to the City on Thursday. April
It.
Assuming receipt of the letter of recommendation from MCP Chairperson Bowen.
the HRA should consider the following alternatives.
B. Alternative Action:
A motion authorizing the Monticello IIRA to enter into a contract with the
consulting firm of Iloisington Koegler Group, Inc. for the purpose of
preparing a study/plan for redevelopment of an area to he determined,
inclusive of the downtown and riverfront. Motion subject to review and
approval of the contract by IIRA Attorney Bubul.
HRA AGENDA
APRIL 11, 1996
2. A motion denying the authorization to enter into a contract with Hoisington.
A motion to table any action.
C.
Assuming the contract has been prepared as agreed upon by those in attendance at
the April 5 meeting, recommendation is for Alternative Action No. I. The
recommendation coincides with the HRA objective to complete a plan for
redevelopment of an area to be determined, inclusive of the downtown and
riverfront. Consultant firm fees allocated from the TIF Surplus Cash Fund.
None. Contract and MCP recommendation letter presented at meeting.
MONTICELLO COMMUNITY PARTNERS
P.O. Box 9"
Monticello, MN 55382
April 10, 1998
Monticello HRA Board
250 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55382
Dear HRA Board members:
The Monticello Community Partners, Inc. (MCP) is a broad-based organization whose
goal is to enhance the quality of life in the greater Monticello area. Our organization win
work with both private and public sectors to foster a friendly business and recreational
district and to upgrade the quality of Jobs and services and the variety of goods offered
in our community.
As part of this mission we request that the Monticello HRA enter into a contract with the
consulting firm of Hosington Koegler Group, Inc. (HK91) for the purpose of assisting the
MCP in preparing a plan for redevelopment of our community. We met with Michael
Schroeder, V.P. HKgI on Friday, April 5 and he agreed to a process for integrating MCP
Committee tasks Into HKgi's proposal.
We look forward to your decision. On behalf of MCP Inc., I would like to thank you for
your support of our community and look forward to waking together to make the
greater Monticello area a world-class destination to live and visit.
Sincerely,
Bob Bowen
Chair, MCP, Inc,
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