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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
May 27, 1980
A regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held on the 27th day of May, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council
Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of the Authority
were present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners Bakke, Erickson, Hoyt and Neils.
There were also present the following members of the City staff: Associate
Planner Dale, Planner Tremere and Secretary Garrity.
Chairman Hillstrom read the call of the meeting. It was moved by Commissioner
Neils, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt, to approve the minutes of the April 7, 1980
regular meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Associate Planner Dale introduced public hearing for use of Community Develop-
ment Block Grant "bonus funds" to facilitate development of approved low/moderate
income housing in Plymouth by the Cominiun Group, Inc. and Leighton Larsson and
announced that notice of the hearing was published in the PlImouth Post and posted
in the City Center. Mr. Dale commented that these funds would go to such projects
that the Metro Council and HUD believe would be best able to meet low and mc•derate
income needs in the Metro area.
Chairman Hillstrom opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
No citizen comment was made.
Betty Huntington, representing Leighton Larsson, stated they tried to provide
a good quality of life for the family unit and the CDBG "bonus funds" will
enable them to build the units with basements.
Jack Safar, Dominium Group, stated Council has approved a 38 -unit development
for them and if they are able to acquire land on an adjacent site they will be
able to construct 2 additional units.
The hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, tnat
the HRA recommend to the City Council submittal of app'ications for Dominium
Group, Inc. and Leighton Larsson for available Community Development Block Grant
bonus funds" to facilitate development of approved low/moderate =ncome housing.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Associate Planner Dale reported that Martha Knight had moved out of her
apartment on March 31, 1980 and several weeks later sent a letter to the HRA
explaining her reasons for moving out of the apartment.
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It was moved by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt, to
accept the Findings and Decision of Termination of Eligibility for Section 8
Rent Assistance for Martha Knight.
Motion carried, five ayes.
It was moved by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt, to adopt
the following resolution:
HRA Resolution No. 32
AMENDING THE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING ADMISSION AND OCCUPANCY FOR
PLYMOUTH SECTION 8 RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Plymouth HRA wishes to amend its present Admissions and
Occupancy Policy to incorporate the means to provide for a fair hearing
for any Section 8 tenant requesting such a hearing prior to the terminatio;i
of a Section 8 Certificate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY that the atta0ed Admission and Occupancy Policies be approved for
Plymouth's Section 8 ReA Assistance Program as of the date of this resolution.
0 Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
It was moved by Coirenissioner Hoyt. seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to adopt
the following resolution:
HRA Resolution No. 33
LIMITING HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS FROM ALL SOURCES TO $6,000 PER
QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLD
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plyrw uth
wishes to assist qualified Plymouth homeowners in a fair and equitable fashion;
and
WHEREAS, there are only limited funds available to help qualified homeowners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH that a maximum sum of $6,000 be established to assist
any one homeowner in a five year period through any combination of home im-
provement grants administered chrough the City of Plymouth.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
It was moved by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt, to adopt
the following resolution:
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HRA Resolution No. 34
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RAISE
FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
WHEREAS, few apartments in the City of Plymouth are under the current
Section 8 fair market rent for Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, present Secticn 8 apartment renters will be forced to move out
of the Ci;,y to find suitable housing under current fair market rent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY that the Department of Housing and Urban Development be petitioned
to request an increase in the City of Plymouth's fair market rent to 120 per-
cent of current area fair market rent for Hennepin County to facilitate the
operation of Plymouth's existing Section 8 Program.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Gevald H. Neils, Secretary