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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
August 11, 1980
A special meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held on the 11th day of August, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council
Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota due to the cancellation of the regular
meeting scheduled on July 28, 1980 for lack of a quorum. The following members were
present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners Bakke, Hoyt and Neils. Commissioner
Erickson was absent.
There were also present the following members of the Cit_ staff: Associate
Planner Dale, Manager Willis, Planner Tremere and Secretary Garrity.
Chairman Hillstrom read the call of the meeting. It was moved by Commissioner
Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to approve the minutes of the May 27, 1980
regular meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, four ayes.
There was discussion relating to new Fair Market Rents in Plymouth for the
Section 8 Program.
The Commiss'.oners reviewed Planner Dale's memorandum dated July 23, 1980
listing the paperwork requirements for HUD's Section 8 and Home Improvement Grant
programs. Commissioner 'Hoyt commented she felt the increase in paperwork diminished
the amount cf assistance that could be delivered to people in need of financial aid.
The Commissioners directed staff to enlist the aid of Senators Boschwitz and Durenberger,
as well as Representative Frenzel, to determine what action may be taken to reduce
some of HUD's paperwork requirements. Commissioner Neils suggested that keep up all
substantial information in the records so that we can demonstrate that our Section 8
records and Home Improvement Grant records are in order.
Planner Dale reported on the July 10, 1980 meeting with the Metro Council in
regards to Housing and Community Development bonus funds and their revised criteria
as established by the Metro Council. Mr. Dale reported the primary focus of the
meeting was to determine ways that suburban communities could encourage greater
mobility of city center residents into areas of a lesser concentration of minority
populatior.
Planner Dale reported there would be a meeting with the Metro Council to
determine whether the Interjurisdictional Mobility Agreement in the Section 8
Housing Program should be extended.
It was moved by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to continue
the Inter -jurisdictional Mobility Agreement for the Section 8 Program for another year.
Motion carried, four ayes.
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Planner Dale reported as part of the HUD Management Review, we have been
req,;ested to develop an accounting systein that meets HUD guidelines, to revise
the Administrative Plan regarding assignment of responsibilities for the day-to-
day operations of the Section 8 program, and to develop a Management Service
Contract between the HRA and the City. Manager Willis stated the Finance Department
would be putting the required accounting system into practice and a resolution
authorizing revisions to the Administrative Man must be adopted by the Authority.
It was moved by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to adopt
the following resolution:
HRA Resolution No. 35
REVISING THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the present Section 8 Administrative Plan designates the
HRA's Executive Director as administrator (;f the day-to-day operations
of the Section 8 Program in Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, in practice, the Associate Planner performs such duties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the current Section 8 Administrative
Plan be amended to permit the Executive Director to assign such person or
persons as he deems fit to administer the day-to-day operations of the
Section 8 Program in Plymouth.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Manager Willis reported on the conclusions of his study of 11(b) financing
in response to the request of the Dominium Group for assistance in acquiring HUD
tax-exempt bond financing for a proposed 40 -unit townhouse development for low and
moderate income families to be built in Plymouth. The Manager stated the oppor-
tunity exists, under federal law, to create another body which would have the
authority to issue bonds to finance low and moderate income housing projects in
the City. He stated the City Attorney finds it is an acceptable means of financing
low and moderate income housing; however, staff does not recommend it because
1) it creates additional paperwork and 2) the regulations require that the HRA
must create another body of five citizens to oversee the processing of the applica-
tions that would be accountable to the HRA but would not be accountable to the City
Council.
Councilmember Neils expressed concern that this would put the City administra-
tion into the role of operating a public housing agent,/. Manager Willis replied
that if there were financial difficulties with the project, it would be the obli-
gation of the City to take it over.
Jack Safar, representing Dominium Group, inc., stated the Board of Direct.Jrs
may include two members of the parent entity among its membership of five, and
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it was fundamentally a financing mechanism for providing interim and permanent
financing for low and moderate housing projects. He stated once the bonds have
been issued and funds provided for the financing of the project, the Board becomes
dormant :,.nd does not have any requirements for ongoing administrative work. Mr.
Safar noted there is a requiremert for the Board to take title to the property
in the event the developer has financial problems.
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Commissioner Bakke inquired what advantages 11(b) financing would have for
the Plymouth HRA and if it would promote the Scattered Site Housing Program.
Mr. Safar replied its intent is to promote construction of low and moderate
income housing in the City. He stated there is another mtthoa of financing
ovailable, but it would require a six-month delay due to the requirements of
the MHFA. Councilmember Neils stated it would not provide scattered -site housing
in Plymouth since the homes would be concentrated in one location.
It was moved by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to deny
the request of the Dominium Group, Inc. for 11(b) financing.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Manager Willis reviewed the proposed 1981 HRA budget, stating it is essen-
tially the same budget as 1980 except for a reduction of the ad valorem tax
requirement.
It was moved by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to
adopt the following resolution:
HRA Resolution No. 36
ADOPTING A 1981 PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth
proposes to fund certain programs to assist lower Income families and indi-
viduals in need of housing assistance during the year of 1981; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to budget adequate monies for these purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH that the attached budget be approved and forwarded to the
Plymouth City Council for its adoption.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
It was moved by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to accept
the audit of the HRA's Financial Statements for period ending January 30, 1979
prepared by Moen & Penttila, dated August 1, 1980.
Motion carried, four ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Gera H. Neils, Secr tary