Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 08-19-2021APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 19, 2021 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Robert Huddleston, James Williams, Wayne Peterson, Jeff Kulaszewicz, and Aqueelah Whitfield STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Community Development Coordinator Haily Hedblom, Graduate Engineer Griffin Dempsey, and Permit Technician Tina Beckfeld OTHERS PRESENT: Jody Boedigheimer of Grace Management, Joel Spoolheim of Outreach Development Corporation ABSENT: Commissioner Lucas Larson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Soderberg opened the Public Forum. Outreach Development Corporation representative Joel Spoonheim thanked the HRA Board for considering the Plymouth Renter Protection Ordinance. He suggested some revisions could be made in the wording to make the intent clearer. Mr. Spoonheim concerns included changing the language, so the ordinance apply to all properties and not just the ones that have been sold; increase the protection period; and review wording to ensure the full time is provided to tenants. HRA Manager Barnes asked if he will be submitting written comments to that effect. Mr. Spoonheim replied yes. Written comments will be supplied to the board prior to the next meeting. Chair Soderberg closed the Public Forum. 3. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Williams, to approve the Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority August 19, 2021 Page 2 4.1 Approve proposed minutes from July 22, 2021 4.2 Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports 4.3 Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Notice of Annual Citizen Participation Meetings Community Development Coordinator Hedblom gave an overview of the staff report. Chair Soderberg asked if there were any CDBG activities from the 2020 program year that indicate a need for reconsideration from the board, or that could be improved. Community Development Coordinator Hedblom answered the Affordable Housing Land Trust is the only activity from the 2020 program year that failed to make notable progress towards their outlined goal. Hedblom explained that the current housing market has played a significant role in delaying success in this area and that HRA staff is working with the sub-grantee to identify the best use of funds for 2021. All other CDBG activities are currently on track to meet the goals described in the five-year Consolidated Action plan. HRA Manager Barnes stated he is pleased with the continued services the HRA provides through CDBG program funding. He mentioned the sub-grantee for the Affordable Housing Land Trust, Homes Within Reach, currently has an accepted purchase agreement for a home in Plymouth. The city will have its first land trust home in the 2021 CDBG program year. Commissioner Williams inquired what impact it would have on the HRA budget if the board did not accept CDBG funds. HRA Manager Barnes explained that the CDBG program is federally funded and has no impact on the HRA budget. If the city were to not accept CDBG funds, the HRA would not be able to provide the same services as it presently does though CDBG. To continue Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority August 19, 2021 Page 3 to provide the programs without CDBG funding would then affect the HRA tax levy and budget. MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to approve the HRA Resolution 2021-14 to recommend approval and submission of the fiscal year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 7. UPDATES Four Seasons Mall Cranberry Ridge Element Valor Place Vicksburg Crossing Windows Affordable Housing Land Trust Executive Director Steve Juetten’s retirement 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.