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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING
AN: REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
February 27, 1978
A regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held on the 27th day of February, 1978 at 6:35 p.m. at the City
Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of
the Authority were present: Chairman Spaeth, Commissioners Ault, Bakke, Hunt
and Neils.
There were also present the following members of the City staff: Manager
Willis, Planner Dillerud, Associate Planner Dale and Secretary Garrity.
Chairman Spaeth read the call of the meeting. It was moved by Commissioner
Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to approve the minutes of the January 30, 1978
regular meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, four ayes. Commissioner Neils abstained.
The Authority reviewed the sub -committee's report on the condition of Tillie
Schendel's residence at 5915 Troy Lane. Commissioner Bakke reported the first
three options, which would provide a hone on her property, were not feasible unless
the City Council allowed a variance for Option 3, providinq a mobile home on the lot.
Reg Kroskin, 5845 Troy Lane, and other neighbors stated they were concerned
about the condition of Mrs. Schendel's property. They felt it was a hazard and
an eyesore. They wished to assist the City in provding a home for her but questioned
whether a mobile home for her could be located in a park outside of Plymouth if it
was funded by the City. They wished to see her property cleaned up and felt if she
remained on the property it would not be properly maintained.
It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to direct
staff to proceed to personally contact Tillie Schendel and determine which option
suggested by the sub -committee would be favorable to her.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Commissioner Hunt left the table.
Mr. Dale reviewed the report on apartment rental rates at Plymouth's newest
apartments. Mr. Phil Katzung of the Metropolitan Council stated a commitment must
be made by th! developer before construction has begun to receive Section 8 assistance.
It was roved 5y Commi::sioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to direct
staff to con'.act the developer of Dr. Leonard's apartments on South Shore Drive
and make him aware of Section 8 commitment availability for new construction.
Motion carried. four ayes.
It was moved by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to endorse
the recommendations of staff for a revised Section 8 apartment unit allotment as
proposed in Mr. Dale's report dai:::d February 22, 1978.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Regular HRA Meeting
February 27, 1978
Page 22
It was moved by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Ault, to adopt
ttie following resolution:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 23
ADOPTING A CHANGE IN THE INCOME LIMITS AND
FUNDING DISBURSEMENT IN THE CITY'S HOME
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM'S GUIDELINES
WHFREAS, the Plymouth Housing Rehabilitation Committee has recommended
that due consideration be given to adjust the City's Home Improvement Grant
Guidelines to more widely distribute grant money benefits by increasing the
present income limits, and
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority desires to
assist those homeowners with the least income first, a priority rating by
income is proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that it adopt
the following changes to Item C in Section III of the City's Home Improve-
ment Grant Guidelines to strike all of Item B so that Item 8, as amended,
would read as follows:
Recipients must have an annual "•Ad,lu:.`Ad Gross Income" not in excess
of $7,500 (as calculated in the Homeowner Application for Grant). However,
the following priority rating by income levet will be followed:
Order of Spending
1. MHFA Grant Money 1. Under $5,000/year 1. $5,000
2. City Grant Money 2. Between $5,000-6,500/year 2. $5,000
3. City Grant Money 3. Between $6,500-7,500/year 3. $2,000 + $1,000 on
a matching dollar -
for -dollar basis"
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Commissioner Hunt returned to the table.
Mr.Phil Katzung of the Metro Council explained the Metro HRA's proposed
scAttered-site family housing program for construction of 3-4-5 bedroom single-
family homes, duplexes and townhouses in several metropolitan communities. He
stated the units would be tax-exempt properties with a small (10%) payment made
to the community for services. Construction would be funded by HUD. Operating
costs would have to be paid for out of the rentals. Renters would be required
to pay 25% of their income for rent. Mr. Katzung replied to the Authority's
questions about the administration of proposed program and policies.
It was moved by Commissioner Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to direct
Staff to research the HUD plan for scattered site housing with the City CDRS
program to see if they can be tied together to promote home ownership.
Motion carried, five ayes.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
6erald H. Neils, Secretary