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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 01-30-1978Mage 17 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REOEVROPMENT !AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA is January 30, 1978 A regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, Minnesota was held on the 30th day of January, 1978 at 7:10 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of the Authority were present: Acting Chairman Spaeth and Commissioner Bakke, Commissioners -Elect Ault and hunt. Commissioner Neils was absent. There were also present the following members of the City staff: Manager Willis, Planner Di'ilerud, Associate Planner Dale and Secretary Garrity. Acting Chairman Spaeth read the call of the meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Bakke, seconded by Acting Chairman Spaeth, to approve the minutes of the November 28 regular meeting as submitted. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Hunt and Ault. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to appoint Commissioner Spaeth as Chairman of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried, three ayes. Commissioner Spaeth abstained. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to appoint Commissioner /lull: as dice Chairman of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried, three ayes. Commissioner Ault abstained. It was moved by Convilssioner Bakke, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to appoint Commissioner Neils as Secretary -Treasurer of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried, four ayes. Mr. Dale reviewed the Section 8 Rent Assistance Program. The Authority ques- tioned Planner Dillerud on how the City was coordinating new construction with the Section 8 program and how density requirements were affected by the program. Commissioner Hunt questioned staff about the condition of Mrs. Schendel's property after the recent fire and whether the Authority could assist in providing housing for her on her property. Mr. Dale replied the house was in poor condition after the fire and the likelihood of repairing it was questionable. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Chairman Spaeth, to form a subcommittee to work with Mrs.Schendel to provide some kind of housing for her on hes• lot. Mction carried, two ayes. Commissioners Ault and Bakke abstained. Mr. Dale reviewed the Scattered Site Program and possible incentives for developers. Planner Dillerud proposed a $10,000 per unit write-down as an incentive for development of low and moderate cast housing. Chairman Spaeth askew staff to provide an inventory of City -owned lotz that may be usable for this program. HRA Meeting January 30, 1978 Page 18 r Thereiheawasdiscussion of the use of CDRS funds for the Scattered Site Program. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to go on record as being in favor of utilizing CDRS funds for development of a Scattered Site Program in Plymouth. Motion carried, four ayes. Mr. Dale reported on the status of proposed senior citizen housing projects In the City. It was moved by Ce..mnissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to direct staff to keep the Authority informed of any work the Council or Planning Commission does on senior citizen and family subsidized housing in the City. Mo,ion carried, four ayes. Mr. Dale reviewed the recommendations made at the AMM Housing Workshop for municipalities attempting to reduce the cost of single-family detached homes. There was discussion of the MHA's proposed Innovative Loan Program. Com- missioner Bakke suggested innovations should be limited to the use of materials or construction techniques. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to spend mare time in 1978 on the Scattered Site and Section 8 Programs and not only meet but exceed objectives set for these programs. Motion carried, four ayes. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to adopt the Following resolution: HRA RESOLUTION NO. 20 RECOMMENDING THE CITY %COUNCIL'S USE OF CORS FUNDS FOR THE-1-0ME IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM IN 1978-79 WHEREAS, the HRA of the City of Plymouth wishes to maintain the City's housing stock in a sound, energy-efficient and habitable condition; and WHEREAS, the lack of an adequate income and/or advanced agc prevents certain homeowners from making nei:essary repairs or energy -reduction improvements to their homes; ,:nd WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has certain Community Development Revenue Sharing monies available to assist in meeting a variety of community needs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the City Council allocate $30,000 to the Home Improvement Grant Program during the finding year of August 1918 -August 1979. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. HRA Meeting January 30, 1978 Page 19 There was discussion•of the Housing Rehab Committee Requests. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to adopt the following resolution: HRA RESOLUTION NO. 21 GRANTING OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THF HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM TO VIRGINIA BORG WHEREAS, the Housing Rehab Committee requests that a special exemption to the $2,000 grant limitation be granted to Virginia Borg to permit the completion of necessary improvements and insulation to her residence at 2625 Nathan Lane; and WA REAS, the •total amouot, of money required to complete this work appears to be 4,042.30; NOW, THEREFORE, BE ;T °EREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUThORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that it approves the granting of a sum of $4,042.30 for home improvements at the Virginia Borg residence at 2625 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. There was further discussion of increasing grant maximums i'or eligible homeowners. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, that funds from the Home Improvement Grant Program would be used after the State Program has been utilized to its fullest extent both based on individual qualifications and total dollars available. Substitute motion was made by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to direct staff to redraft the resolution adopting a $5,000 grant maximum incorporating the present existing formula that is in use. Motion carried, four ayes. It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to adopt the following resolution: HRA RESOLUTION 140. 22 ADOPTION OF A CHANGE IN THE INCOME LIMITS IAN THE CITY HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the Plymouth Housing Rehab Committee has unanimously requested a change in the City's Home Improvement Grant Guidelines to permit a larger segment of the City's lower income population to obtain necessary energy reduction related improvements; and WHEREAS, such change would only go into effect as of August 1, 1978 provided 30,000 of CDRS money will be made available at/or abouL•`hat time; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the 3rd paragraph of Item D, HRA Meeting January 30, 1978 Page 20 Section III of the City's Home Improvement Grant Guidelines be changed to the following: Adjusted 3ross Income' for a person who is only temporarily earning $7,500..." Motien carried, four ayes. It gas moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to start future HRA meetings at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried, four ayes. Commissioner Ault agreed to continue to serve as a member of the Housing Rehab Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. U Gerald H. Neils, Secretary