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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
June 15, 2000
PRESENT: HRA Chair Brad Brown, HRA Commissioners Tim Bildsoe, Leon Michlitsch, Dick Abel
ABSENT: HRA Commissioner Susan Henderson
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith, HRA Specialist Rebecca Stoen, Housing Technician
Melissa Carnicelli and Senior Clerk/Typist Barb Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Planning Commission Liaison Sarah Reinhardt
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Chair Brown on June 15,
2000 at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Abel, seconded by Commissioner Michlitsch, to recommend approval of the May 18,
2000 meeting minutes.
Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLANS
Technician Carnicelli explained that beginning this year HUD is requiring housing authorities to advise them of
their mission for serving the needs of low-income and very low-income families and their strategy for addressing
those needs. Each housing authority will adopt a five-year plan to be submitted to HUD. The format for submitting
this information is a HUD prescribed checklist template. Prior to the submission of the plan the housing authority
must hold a public hearing to review the plan and serve as a representative resident advisory board. Staff has
selected five Section 8 participants to serve as the advisory board. Draft plans were distributed to the advisory board
members to review and comment on by June 14, 2000. Planning Commission Liaison Reinhardt asked what HUD
does with this plan. It is submitted to the National office and is used for statistical purposes.
Chair Brown opened the Public Hearing. The public hearing was closed as no persons were present to comment
MOTION by Commissioner Abel, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe, recommending that the HRA Board of
Commissioners adopt the attached resolution approving the Public Housing Agency Five -Year Plan and Annual Plan
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE T.RA.LL.S. FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM BUDGET
AND EXTENSION OF THE PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Supervisor Goldsmith explained the T.R.A.LL.S. program. There are currently 35 participants from Plymouth
and 40 from St. Louis Park. The program is growing faster than the budget, and the goal is actually exceeded
every year. Supervisor Goldsmith asked if there were any questions. Chair Brown asked how participant
completion is determined. They sign a participation contract and it specifies certain goals. If they don't meet the
goals within five years or they leave the Section 8 Program, they can be terminated from T.R.A.LL. S. It was
asked if there are any statistics on the income these people receive. It is not part of the report but this information
could be compiled. Commissioner Michlitsch asked about the escrow account. The escrow account can be used
to help them improve their life such as purchase of a car, a home, start a business, or pay for education. They
have to be a participant of the Section 8 program to be in T.R.A.LL. S.
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MOTION by Commissioner Bildsoe, seconded by Chair Brown, recommending that the HRA Board adopt the
attached resolution approving the budget and extension of the program agreement for the T.R.A.LL. S. Family Self -
Sufficiency Program.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
5a. PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
They are fully leased and the finances continue to run well. Chair Brown asked about the roof repairs. Supervisor
Goldsmith was not sure if they were underway yet.
5b PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE EXTENSION OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WALKER
MANAGEMENT
Supervisor Goldsmith explained why they decided to keep Walker as the management company. Chair Brown
commented that we are satisfied with their services.
MOTION by Commissioner Michlitsch, seconded by Commissioner Abel, recommending that the HRA Board
authorize the Chair and Executive Director to execute an amendment to the Property Management Agreement dated
March 1, 1994 between the HRA and Walker Management, Inc. extending the Agreement for an additional year
through December 31, 2001.
Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
6. POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF SINGLE FAMILY LOT
Supervisor Goldsmith explained that the city has identified a house at 2344 Ives Lane, which is in such serious
condition that it must be taken down. The owner is from out of town and would like to sell the property. We would
need a professional appraisal of the property, determination of legal actions necessary to clear the title, and then
make an offer to the property owners. We are required to offer appraised value, but can negotiate with the owner.
The HRA could develop the property by itself or use some other developer such as the Plymouth Housing Alliance,
West Hennepin Community Builders, or Habitat for Humanity.
MOTION by Commissioner Bildsoe, seconded by Commissioner Abel, recommending that the HRA Board
authorize the Executive Director to initiate acquisition activities for the West ''/z of Lot 8, Block 2, Elmhurst Addition,
subject to Board approval of the purchase price.
Planning Commission Liaison Reinhardt asked about the neighbors and whether they would want to buy the land.
Supervisor Goldsmith said that one neighbor has even stated an interest in selling off some of their property to
make the smaller lot larger. Chair Brown stated it would be his preference to have one of the non profits take over
the development. Commissioner Abel asked if the lot would be buildable. Supervisor Goldsmith said it would
with variances. Chair Brown stated that the market value could be approximately $117,000 and wanted to know
what account it would come out of It could be either CDBG or the HRA General Fund. Use of CDBG funds would
require a HUD environmental review of the site. The City is doing demolition of the building. It has been vacant
since November. Hennepin Technical is voicing some interest in constructing a house in this area.
MOTION by Commissioner Michlitsch, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe, recommending that the HRA Board
authorize the Executive Director to initiate acquisition activities for the West ''/z of Lot 8, Block 2, Elmhurst Addition,
subject to Board approval of the purchase price.
Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
6a. POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF SECOND SINGLE FAMILY LOT — Walk-on report
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A 21,335 square foot residential parcel at 309 Harbor Lane is being condemned and the property owner has indicated
a willingness to consider an offer from the HRA to purchase the property. The assessor's year 2000 value of the
property consists of $38,000 for the land and $12,000 for the home and accessory building that would be demolished,
and a garage at the rear of the lot that could be retained. The lot could be developed by the HRA or another
developer.
MOTION by Commissioner Abel, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe, recommending that the HRA Board
authorize the Executive Director to initiate acquisition activities for Lot 17, Block 2, Glen Grove Acres Addition,
subject to Board approval of the purchase price.
Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion adopted unanimously.
7. STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE — verbal report
Supervisor Goldsmith reported that Director Hurlburt had indicated that we would get an affirmative response
back from the Metropolitan Council sometime in July. At this point it looks very good.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Bildsoe reported that tonight on Public Radio, 91.1, at 9:00 p.m., there will be a repeat of a program
on affordable housing. He said it was an interesting discussion.
There was discussion on whether to have a meeting in July. Chair Brown requested a status report on the
projects which are in process at the next meeting. At this point there is no business for a July meeting, but we will
keep the meeting on the calendar and will decide closer to that date.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m