HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 10-14-1999MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 14, 1999
PRESENT: Chair David Crain, Commissioners Brad Brown, Tim Bildsoe, Susan Henderson, Leon
Michlitsch
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith, Senior Clerk/Typist Barb Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Planning Commission Liaison Sarah Reinhardt, Commissioner Elect Dick
Abel, Architect Gene Nicolelli, Jr.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Chair Crain on
October 14, 1999 at 7:10 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe, to recommend approval of the
September 16, 1999 minutes
Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
3a. PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE MONTHLY REPORTS
Plymouth Towne Square Manager Burnham thanked the people that attended the 5"' Anniversary Party for
Plymouth Towne Square. She reported that everything is going very well at PTS. The apartments are
100% occupied at this time.
3b. 2000 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith explained that Plymouth Towne Square Manager Burnham & Walker Staff
prepare the budget and then submit it to him. He goes over the budget with Walker's accountant. The
purchase of a yard tractor is the most significant item in the new budget. There is not an increase in rents
but there is an increase in monthly garage rental of $5.00 raising the rent to $30. Garage rental fees are
low right now according to the standards in this area. Three tenants do not have garages right now who
want them.
Discussion took place regarding the various types of subsidies for tenant rents. Five tenants are on a flat
market rate rent. Chair Crain wanted to know why the number is now up to five paying full rent.
Plymouth Towne Square Manager Burnham explained the income of some tenants has risen. Chair Crain
asked if some have shifted to very low subsidy. One tenant has but there are 20 who qualify for a very low
subsidy that are on a low subsidy now. Chair Crain asked if we could shift more. Additional funds of
12,000 are available if we want to add more very low subsidies. Commissioner Bildsoe asked if the
tenants are recertified every year and they are. Commissioner Bildsoe asked what the rents were on certain
apartments. He suggested raising them a little each year to avoid the shock factor. Housing Supervisor
Goldsmith suggested a study of the rents be done before anything is decided. Chair Crain asked how many
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units could be helped by use of the $12,000. It could possibly help three or four units. Commissioner
Bildsoe suggested we set this as a study issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Bildsoe, seconded by Commissioner Michlitsch, recommending that the HRA
Board of Commissioners approve the attached 2000 Operating Budget for Plymouth Towne Square in
accordance with Section 7.03 of the Property Management Agreement with Walker Development and
Management, Inc.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
4. STATUS OF OUTLOT D BASS LAKE HEIGHTS ADDITION — verbal report
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith presented the background of Outlot D for the benefit of the new
commissioners. It is a triangular lot at the NW corner of Bass Lake. We have the option to purchase it
from Hennepin County. The property could support three or possibly more homes. The HRA approved
110,000 for purchase of the site, which would come out of CDBG funds. Comments from some of the
neighbors have been favorable toward the project. A public hearing would need to be held. We have not
yet taken the property from the County. Housing Supervisor Goldsmith introduced Gene Nicolelli, Jr., an
architect who lives in the city, whom Housing Supervisor Goldsmith met through the Minnesota Institute of
Architects. Mr. Nicoletti volunteers at the Remodeling Fair and is interested in donating his services to the
HRA. He gave a presentation and showed drawings of his plans for the lot. Commissioner Bildsoe stated
he'd like to keep the density large enough to fit in with the neighborhood. If we don't rezone we could do
two homes without building additional streets. The general feeling was to ask for rezoning. Commissioner
Brown asked about the soil condition. Executive Director Hurlburt thinks it is clean but has not been built
upon because the hill did not provide a buildable area. Commissioner Michlitsch asked what the
responsibility of an association would be should it be necessary to form one. Executive Director Hurlburt
said it depends on what items the association would provide and at a minimum they would be responsible
for the private drive. The City is discouraging private roads. Commissioner Bildsoe asked what our goal
for this project is tonight. Commissioner Bildsoe would like to see more facts before holding a public
meeting. Housing Supervisor Goldsmith would like to show Drawings A, C & D. Executive Director
Anne Hurlburt suggested showing more traditional drawings without streets. She also suggested getting
bids to build streets. We can't build a road that costs more than the houses. The HRA will need some
control in the future for restrictions. Housing Supervisor Goldsmith said we also need to look at who will
develop the property.
5. STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE — verbal report
Executive Director Anne Hurlburt explained what took place at the Public Hearing on Oct. 13. It was
recommended that the council adopt the higher density plan and they will make the final decision next week.
The plan should be put together by March. Housing Supervisor Goldsmith asked if there would be
anything else that the HRA could do to promote the high density.
6. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith passed out copies of the by-laws. Chair Crain nominated Commissioner
Brown for the position of President. Commissioner Bildsoe seconded. Vote. 5 Ayes. He was elected
unanimously.
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Commissioner Brown nominated Commissioner Henderson for the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner
Bildsoe seconded. Vote. 5 Ayes. She was elected unanimously
Chairman Crain nominated Commissioner Elect Abel for the position of Secretary. Commissioner Brown
seconded. Vote. 5 Ayes. He was elected unanimously.
7. SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER MEETINGS — verbal
It was decided to meet in November on the 18th. A meeting time for December will be decided at that
meeting.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.