HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 02-24-2022APPROVED MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
February 24, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Lucas Larson,
Aqueelah Whitfield, James Williams and Wayne Peterson
ABSENT: Commissioner Ronald Kelner
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Executive Director Danette Parr, Support Services Manager
Denise Whalen, and Permit Technician Michelle Bast
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Jim Davis and Keith Dahl of Ehlers
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 and closed the Public Forum as there was no one present to speak.
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve
the Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1. Approve proposed minutes from November 18 and December 8, 2021.
4.2. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
4.3. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Reports.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Hold Public Hearing on FY 2022
Program Year Allocations
Keith Dahl of Ehlers gave an overview of the staff report.
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Chair Soderburg opened the public hearing.
Three organizations were present to speak: Ellen Timmerman–Borer representing
Hammer Residences, Inc.; Molly Boyam representing Treehouse; and, Jon Burkhow
representing Senior Community Services (SCS). Each representative gave an overview
of the services their agency provides through past CDBG funding and thanked the HRA
for their continued support.
Commissioner Williams asked what ages are served by Treehouse.
Ms. Boyam replied the children are 14 years of age to either 18 or 19 years of age
because there is a program called Next that assists older teenagers transitioning into
adulthood. She said some come back to mentor the younger children.
Commissioner Peterson inquired how the federal government determines the amount of
funding for the CDBG and asked if population is a factor.
Mr. Dahl answered there is a formula based on various factors, population is one of those
factors. He also said Plymouth is an entitlement community and part of Hennepin
County Consortium which means the funds are allocated without having to be applied
for.
Council Member Davis requested an explanation pertaining to Table 1:1 in the staff
report.
Mr. Dahl provided an explanation.
Chair Soderberg closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to adopt
HRA Resolution 2022-01 to approve the application and allocation of fiscal year 2022
Community Development Block Grant funds. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1. Election of Officers. Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
nominate Chair Soderberg as HRA Chairman. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
nominate Commissioner Larson for HRA Vice-chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
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passed unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
nominate Commissioner Whitfield for HRA Secretary. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
passed unanimously.
7. UPDATES
Valor Place
Cranberry Ridge
Element
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m.