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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
November 21, 2013
PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioner Toni Jelinek, and Commissioner Jim
Willis
ABSENT: Commissioner Carl Runck and Commissioner Paul Caryotakis
STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes, Housing Specialist Spencer
Agnew, and Office Support Representative Tina Beckfeld
OTHER: Grace Management Representative Jodi Bodigheimer
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to
order at 7:05 p.m.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve October 24, 2013 HRA Meeting Minutes.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report
C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Report
MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Jelinek to approve the consent
agenda. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Senior Buildings — 2013 Residential Satisfaction Survey Results.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer gave an overview of the 2013 Residential
Satisfaction Survey results.
Commissioner Willis asked if it possible to partner with other HRAs or public housing programs
to provide activities in a collaborative effort.
Housing Manager Barnes replied we could certainly reach out to other communities.
Commissioner Jelinek asked if there were additional programs we could reach out to other than
HRAs.
Commissioner Willis suggested West Medicine Lake Community Club as an option.
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Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if there was a difference in average age between Vicksburg
Crossing residents and Plymouth Towne Square residents.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer responded Plymouth Towne Square's residents
are aging.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer added interests vary between Vicksburg
Crossing and Plymouth Towne Square. Plymouth Towne Square residents have expressed an
interest in more dinner events where they can invite family and friends. Currently they have a
monthly breakfast event that costs $3.00. They also host a monthly potluck dinner. She will
look into the cost of a catered dinner where a portion could possibly be added to the budget.
Housing Manager Barnes commented space is an issue for a sit-down dinner for residents and
family members. If interest were high the dinner would need to be split into two events.
Commissioner Jelinek asked how often the surveys are done and how the results compare to past
surveys.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer replied the surveys are done annually and the
results are very consistent from year-to-year.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked how many residents have dogs.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer replied Plymouth Towne Square has the larger
number of dogs; 6-8 pets consistently out of the 99 units. There is only a small minority of
residents who object.
Commissioner Willis asked if any of those dogs were companion dogs.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer replied yes, there were two.
Chairman Kulaszewicz noted the survey scores were slightly higher for Vicksburg Crossing.
Commissioner Willis asked if there was an anonymous suggestion box for residents.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer answered yes.
Commissioner Jelinek asked if residents are comfortable going to the managers with their
complaints or suggestions.
Grace Management Representative Bodigheimer answered yes.
Commissioner Willis asked if the street in front of Vicksburg Crossing is a private street. He
noted there are a couple of sink holes.
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Housing Manager Barnes stated it is privately owned by CSM and they will ask Vicksburg
Crossing Managing Director Sara Paquette to contact them regarding fixing the sink holes next
spring.
Chairman Kulaszewicz commented overall the residents are pleased with management.
Housing Manager Barnes stated next year the surveys will be conducted in August to coincide
with budgets for consideration of requests.
Housing Specialist Spencer Agnew introduced himself to the board.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Willis, to adjourn the meeting
at 7:18 p.m.