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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 10-27-2022APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY October 27, 2022 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Aqueelah Whitfield, Wayne Peterson, James Williams, and Joel Spoonheim ABSENT: Commissioners Lucas Larson and Ronald Kelner STAFF PRESENT: HRA Executive Director Danette Parr, Housing and Economic Development Coordinator Kenny Niemeyer, Permit Technicians Jenny Bailey and Michelle Bast 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:02 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 Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.1. Approve proposed minutes from September 22, 2022. 4.2. Reclassification of Funding Activities for the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. MOTION by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Soderberg opened and closed the public hearing because there was no one present to speak. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1. HRA Resolution for CDBG CV Supplemental Funding. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority October 27, 2022 Page 2 Housing and Economic Development Coordinator Niemeyer gave an overview of the staff report. MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve the HRA Resolution for CDBG CV Supplemental Funding. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 7. UPDATES HRA Executive Director Danette Parr informed the Board of the upcoming items for the December 1st meeting. She suggested that the Strategic Plan also be discussed at an upcoming meeting to determine an order of importance for the objectives listed since there has been staffing changes and new Board members since it’s original inception. She noted it’s also important to identify financial resources and how to best utilize them. Commissioner Spoonheim said he would like to talk about the infrastructure and replacement/repair plans and funding related to properties that may come up for sale, such as the Lakeview Commons property. He would like to know if the intentions of the new owner align with sustaining affordability. He asked if this is an expectation. HRA Executive Director Parr recommended questions be sent to staff or shared at the next meeting for discussion. Chair Soderberg agreed to talk about next steps at the December 1st meeting. She reminded the board the budget is for the two senior buildings owned by the HRA, Plymouth Towne Square and Vicksburg Crossing. Commissioner Spoonheim agreed about getting questions together before the next meeting. Chair Soderberg replied there has been changes within the HRA Board and staff. It will be good to ensure that all are comfortable with the Strategic Plan. She acknowledged that priorities may need to be amended due to personnel changes within the HRA Board. HRA Executive Director Parr instructed the commissioners to forward their questions to staff to research. Chair Soderberg suggested naming top items for staff to research and email prior to the December meeting. HRA Executive Director Parr said a bid has been approved by the City Council to demolish the Four Seasons Mall, which will also include the parking lot work and soil restoration. Commissioner Williams asked what the number is. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority October 27, 2022 Page 3 HRA Executive Director Parr replied $850,000. It’s likely the demolition work will begin in November. Commissioner Williams asked how long the process will take. He asked about decontamination. HRA Executive Director Parr replied some of the work will involve mitigating interior materials. She said the colder months will be used for site grading and work related to soils. This is the ideal time to do this work. It is anticipated to be complete before the end of 2022. Chair Soderberg asked about the process to hire a new Housing and Economic Development Manager. HRA Executive Director Parr replied that the position has been advertised and at this time, there are numerous applicants being scored. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m.