HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 03-28-2013APPROVED MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
March 28, 2013
PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioners Toni Jelinek and Jim Willis
ABSENT: Commissioners Paul Caryotakis and Carl Runck,
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Steve Juetten and Support Services Manager Denise
Whalen
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order
at 7:02 p.m.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve February 28, 2013 HRA Meeting Minutes.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report.
C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Report.
Chairman Kulaszewicz questioned why the to date unit turnover repairs amount on the
Vicksburg Crossing Twelve Month Profit and Loss is so high when the building is so new.
Executive Director Juetten stated that he will check it out and send a response by email.
MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Jelinek, to approve the consent
agenda. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced the request for proposed changes to the Housing Choice
Voucher Administrative Plan.
Chairman Kulaszewicz opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
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Commissioner Jelinek asked if staff is currently performing criminal background checks.
Support Services Manager Whalen replied affirmatively and explained that the change is for
additional clarification language pertaining to what is required when staff receives a report back
from the police department stating that there may be a record.
Commissioner Willis stated that it appears that most of the proposed changes to the
Administrative Plan are mandated changes and other changes are housing issues. Support
Services Manager Whalen gave a brief explanation of the proposed changes as outlined in the
staff report.
Chairman Kulaszewicz commented that he didn't see any proposed change that required further
discussion.
Commissioner Jelinek asked if the Administrative Plan expires on a certain date or remains in
effect continually. Support Services Manager Whalen replied that the Administrative Plan is
updated at least annually and that there is no expiration date.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked how many tenants serve on the Resident Advisory Board. Support
Services Manager Whalen replied five.
MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Jelinek, to approve HRA
Resolution 2013-02 adopting the proposed changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
Executive Director Juetten presented an update on the Housing Choice Voucher reserves. He
stated that staff will be preparing the 2014/2015 budget. Executive Director Juetten stated that
staff will keep the HRA Board updated at budget approval time and as warranted. He added that
there is a possibility of St. Louis Park taking over the program for us at some point if the HRA
decides that it is needed to opt out of the program.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if staff would be eliminated if the HRA opts out of administering
the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Executive Director Juetten replied affirmatively that two
staff people would be cut if the HRA opts out of the program.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if it was feasible for Plymouth HRA to take over another housing
authority's program to administer. Support Services Manager Whalen stated that Plymouth
HRA only administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program and it is relatively small compared
to other housing authorities' programs in the metropolitan area. Other housing authorities
administer a variety of programs and it wouldn't be practical.
Commissioner Jelinek asked if the HRA has other reserves. Executive Director Juetten
responded affirmatively. He explained that the HRA Levy could be used to help support the
Housing Choice Voucher Program and added that there are benefits to keeping the program.
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Commissioner Jelinek stated that the administrative fees could go lower than 69 percent.
Executive Director Juetten agreed and stated that staff will continue to monitor the reserves and
keep the HRA Board updated.
Chairman Kulaszewicz commented that there have been healthy reserves in other programs in
the past.
Commissioner Willis asked that a current date be put on the 2013 Update worksheet so that when
the HRA Board receives revisions they will be able to keep them straight.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m.