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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of May 18,1995 Miwroa
3. Plymouth Towne Square Management Report
4. Public Mewog to Dims CDBO Program P.anding
S. Public Haft for CDBO Reallocation of 1995 CDBO Funds
6. Resolution to Approve HRA Budgets for 1995 and 1996
7. Section 8 waiting Ust to Open for Applications
S. Omer Business
9. Adjournment
Memorandum
TO: ANNE HURLBURT
ED GOLDSMrM
Fwsm Donna Flaata
Date:. June 27, 1995
RE: Plymouth Towne Square Monthly Report for MAY 1996
Monthly Financial:
MAY Financial Statements (see attached).
Revenue/Laundry reflects April and May.
Housekeeping/Salaries reflect additional hours in pruparation for the Open House.
Housekeeping/Purchased Services reflect window cleaning budgeted in April.
Plant Operations/Salaries reflect additionalhours in preparation for the Open House.
Plant R.perationNISupplies reflects the purchase of paint in preparation for the Open .House.
GA/Postage reflect the cost to send Waiting Inst update letters to applicants.
Occupaucy/Marhetirrg:
Monthly Occupancy Report for MAY (see attached).
93 units leased, 5 units reserved, 1 to be leased. '
MAY Houslo8 Report: includes MAY Resident Newsletter
Plum Operations:
The week pric - to the Open House was active with the Contractor and Subs working tocompletethepunchlist.
Resident Services:
The Open House was a success with approL 350400 visitors touring the building. Resident Workshop is beginning to take shape.
The building celebrated "Homes for the Aging Week"
We are asking for Resident Council nominations and elections will follow.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 827-8402.
CO Nellie Johnson
Sarah Miller
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INUI511TED
ASSETS
CURRENT SALANCE NET
MTN 812/31/91 CRAM
CNNRENT ASSETS:
PETTY GSR
CNECRINO - OPERATIORB 500.00 MOD 0.0082,019.07
29,733.82
51,138.53
25,118.43
30,580.51
CCOINIRAVINGs ECEIVABLRITY -TENANWONITS
ACCINSTS RECEIVABLE-TENANTS
PREPAID RECEIVABLE-OTHER 716.00 4388.875
1,615.39
1,104.86
PREPAID IMSENU - - NERERAL
PREM10 ERPRNSE 'OTHER
41.16
3,366.80
0.00
2,065.71)
41.16
5.302.51
180.01 361.66 180.85)
TOTAL CLEMENT ASSETS 116,537.66 84.0774,9 41,553.59
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EWIPM, s
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BUILDINGS459,247.00iflB9l0YE1NJT5S,593,665.00
459,247.00
5,593,665.00
0.00
LLANsAWINPROYENENTS
1TMB i ESIII9 - SEVERAL 46,673.00 46,673.00
0.00
0.00
145,589.48 143,102.99 2,486.49
FMEQUIA, EBUIP -
NOLER
i • NOMIE26CIATIEPING 1,288.6:
1,015.15
1,288.68 0.00
LENT
MINULLEESAOCBRILATE4 OEPRECIATIOr 4119,831.39)
0.00
33,871.39)
1,015.15
426,980.00)
TOTAL PROPERTYPLANT............... i EOOIPNSNT 6,127,646.84 6,210,105.25 82,458.16)
OTHER ASSETS:
IN9ESFWAS-CHI WfflON ARRID
lN9ESIIMRS-DEBT SERVICE I= 475,121.62 475,121.62 0.00
INSE81TIZID WITAL INP. 275,316.94 275,316.94 0,00
11001ORTIM START-UP CO3TS 7,797.26
2,930.15
0.00
2,930:15
7,797.26
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COSTS
LESS ACiMILATEs AINIRTt7ATtON 155,166.56 153,877.51
0.00
1,264.05
3,956.00) 2,756.00) 1,200.00)
TOTAL OTHER RESETS 878,376.53 8A0,490.F2 ..............
TOTAL ASSETS
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7,122,561.08 7,155,579:54....
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33,018.46)
CBRRENT SET
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LIABILITIES ANO I= BALANCE
CORRENT LIABILITIES:
ACCIRSITS PAYABLE
CONTRACTS DATABLE•
TRADE 2;988.34 7,347.95 4.559.61)
ACCWED SALARIES ANO USES
ACCOED INTEREST
2A6,237.89
4.560.81
246,257.89
1,619.00
0.00
2,941.81
ACCRUED REAL ESTATE TAXES
ACCWEO EXPENSES
81,225.00
11,103.32
81,223.00
3,010.35
0.00
B.M.97
SECURITY DEPOSITS 10.842.51
27.718.61
11,641.23
26,137.38
698.72)
3,381.23
TO 'l C7AVIERT LIABILITIES 384,676.48 375,318.80 9,337.68
L4 'LEST:
TABLE 5,700,000.00 3,700,000.00 0.00
TOTAL I= TBESTERN0.003,700,000.00 3,700,000.00
1X57 BALANCE:
RTNERSCAPITAL
PAPARTNERS' OERCE 1.000.000.00 1,000,000.00 0.00
MET INCUR (L04S) 80,260.74
42,376.14)
80,260.74
0.00
0.00
42.376.14)
TOTAL NRBALp ASIX 1,037.884.60 1,080,260.74 42,376.14)
TOTAL LIABILITIES 8 MR/ BALANCE 7,122,361.08 7,133,379.34 33,018.46)
PLINNNIIN TOWS SOURRE
STATEIENT OF EARNINGS
S N OMINS ERN31 may 31 95
LRARIITED
CUARENT VAR• 8 TTO TTDNWN1N1R.s 2AMlART lm- 095- BUDGET VARIANCE OF BUD. ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE OF BO. OELEMBER 1945
REVEIRIE: BAEET...
APARTIENT RENT
RRA INDIVIDUAL SWINT
43.051.00
20.259.00
43.051.00 0.00 0.00 21S,2SS,00 215,255.00 0.00 0.00 516.612.00
YACAMCT'CARETAIER 1.215.00-
20.259.00
1.275.00-
0.00 0.00 101,295.00 101.295.00 0.00 0.00 243,108.00
VACANCY FACTOR - APARTNEN 3.198.95- 8.610.00-
0.00
5.411.05
0.00
62.45
6.375.00- 6.375.00• 0.00 0.00 15.300.00 -
VACRM FACTOR - SUBSIDT 975.00- 4.452.00- 3.079.00 75.99
27.784.62-
5.006.72-
64.577.00- 36.792.38 56.97 77.493.00-
GRA4E RENTAL 1.696.77 1.300.00 316.77 22.95 8.183.43
30.389.00•
6.038.00
25.312.28 85.52 36,467.00-
BEAUIT SM RENT 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 500.00
2.145.43 35.53 17.596.00
OWN NORM RENTAL$ 35.00 145.00 70.00• 66.67 560.00
500.00
381.00
0.00 0.00 1.200.00
L4mT
NISCELLAIEgI$
1.454.75 396.00 1.058.75 267.36 3.693.25 1.733.00
175.00
1.910.25
45.45
113:11
1.155.00
5.050.00
IRESTRIM IN=
15.00
77.06
0.00
50.00
15.00
27.06
0.00 100.00 225.00 125.00- 55.56 375.00
61.261.63
54.12
19.14
350.39 216.00 134.39 62.22 462.00
TOTAL REVERIES 51.406.00 9.837.63 290,770.73 6.
306.0-
224,J06.00 7366,164.73
0 .
6329.63 65656,468.45
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RESIDENT SERVICES:
NISMLLANE011$
RESIDENT PR00RANN
0.00
47.30
20.00 20.00- 100.00 0.00 100.00 100.00- 100.00 260.00
SUPPLIES - GENERAL 24.87
95.00
90.00
47.70-
65.13-
50.21
72.37
473.79 475.00 1.21- 0.25 1.690.00
450.23 450.00 0.25 0.45 1.480.00
TOTAL RESIDENT BM 72. 245.06 132.83- 64.80 924.02 1,025.00 100.98- 9.45 3,410.00
ROUSEIEEPING:
SALARIES
BENEFITS
1,081.19 625.00 456.19 72.99 4,308.57 3.450.00 1,258.57 41.26 8.04S.00
PRICE. $NCS-NSRG
257.86
1,932.98
156.00
0.00
87.86 58.57 947.54 732.00 215.54 29.45 1,930.00
REPAIRS AIR MAINTENANCE 0.00 25.00
1,932.98
25.00-
0.00 1,932.98 2.3m.00 367.02• 15.96 3,200.00
SUPPLIES - GENERAL 141.19 200.00 58.81-
100.00
29.41
56.14 125.00 68.86- 55.09 300.00
MEN 1.000.00 113.12- 11.31 2,400.00
TOTAL ROUSEREEPIRO 3.393.22 1,000.00 2.393.22 239.32 8,132.11 7,207.00 925.11 12.84 15.873.00
CURRENT VAR, X
RUTS Real VARIANCE OF BUD.
TTO TTO VAR.% JANIAAT 1995- ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE OF WO. DECEN ER 1995
QST. .
110.19 4,614.46 3,66e.00 954.46
PLANT OPERATIONS AM IMINTENANCE:
9;660.0092.69
SALARIES 1.576.46 750.00 826.46REFITS346.84 180.00 166.84APT. REHABILITATION 300.00 150.00 150.00CARETAKERALl0W=$ 52.27 50.00 2.27MRZCR. sm-Koe 2.288.31 2.235.00 53.31REPAIRS8MINT. 96.82 300.00 203.18 - SUPPLIES - GENERAL 1.020.76 350.00 670.76TunRENOYAL487.09 00.00 12.91- NIOMLAOM 73.55 0.00 23.55
TOTAL PLANT MATIONS 6.242.10 4.565.00 1,67/.10
UTILITIES:
47-10 133.5S 250.00
OTILITIES-ELEC. 2.977.38 1.400.00 1.577.38UTILITES-GUMIL 1,216.10 4,500.00 3.283.0- UiILITiES-URTER 706.89 1.200.00 1,093.11-
TOTAL UTILITES 4,500.37 7.709.00 2.799.63 -
PROPERTY AND RELATED:
22.500.00 7,242.52- 32.19
AMORTIZATION 240.00 240.00 0.00DEPRECIATION17,192.00 17,192.00 0.00INTERESTWERE27,075.00 27,075.00 0.00INSWASIX-PROPERTT 36.71 675.00 161.71REALESTATEUlu1.723.23 0.00 1,723.238ONDFEES0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL PROPERTY 8 REL. 47,066.94 45,182.00 1,804.94
TTO TTO VAR.% JANIAAT 1995- ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE OF WO. DECEN ER 1995
QST. .
110.19 4,614.46 3,66e.00 954.46 26.08 9;660.0092.69 1,014.66 879.00 135.66 15.43 2,319.00100.00 707.37 750.00 42.63- 5.68 1,800.004.S4 286.19 250.00 36.19 14.48 600.002.39 5,181.84 9.435.00 4,253.16- 45.08 21.750.0067.73 933.70 1,500.00 566.30- 37.75 3.600.00191.65 2,05.75 1,750.00 335.75 19.19 4.200.002.50 2.862.86 2.500.00 362.86 14.51 6.000.0047-10 133.5S 250.00 1.16.45- 46.SB 600.00
36.74 17,820.38 201974.00 3.153.62- 15.06 So,S29.00
112.67 7,369.87 7,000.00 369.87 5.20 16,800.0072.98 15,257.48 22.500.00 7,242.52- 32.19 54,000.0060.73 5,613.35 9.000.00 S.SB6.GS- 37.63 21,600.00
36.36 24,060.70 38,500.00 10,239.30- 26.65 92,400.00
0.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 2.880.000.00 35,960:00 85,960.00 0.00 0.00 2X6,306.000.00 135,375.00 135,375.00 0.00 0.00 3M,900.0023.96 6,214.49 3,375.00 2,839.49 84.13 8,205.000.00 8.092.97 1,420.00 6,664.97 466.4 1,420.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o oo
5.17 236,esz.46 m.35B.oD 9,SOL.46 4.18 S43.717.Oo
CURRENT WAR = ITO TTO VAR.% JANWRT 1995-
MTN BUDGET VARIANCE O/ BUD. ACTUAL MET VA21AMM OF DD. DECEIEER 1995
BUDGET---
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GENERAL AM ADMINISTRATIVE:
SALARIES -M 2,311.11 2,080.00 231.11 11.11 10,943.11 10.400.00 543.11 5.22 27,331.00
SALARIES -11111111 833.90 728.00 105.90 14.SS 3,624.09 3,640.00 15.91- 0." 9,464.00
BENEFITS 691.90 674.00 17.90 2.66 3,206.39 3,370.00 165.61- 4.91 0.852.00
ADVERTISING-PERS. 183.92 0.00 133.92 267.86 185.92 250.00 66.08- 26.43 600.00
AUDIT 8 AOCMWINO 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,440.00 5,440.00- 100.00 5,440.00
AUTO AID TRAVEL 40.60 50.00 9.40- 18.80 164.40 250.00 85.60- 34.24 600.00
BANK SERVICE CPARIE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
COUMER SERVICE 42.35 25.00 17.35 69.40 167.60 125.00 42.60 34.08 300.00
DUES 8 UW IPT. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0:00 297.00 303.00 8.00- 2.62 455.00
TAN PREPARATION FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
INTEREST -SEC. OEP. 95.90 3.00 90.90 aaaaa 405.96 15.00 390.96 aaaaaa 36.00
LEGAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
LICENSES AM PERMITS 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 925.00
INNAGEIENT FEES 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 15.000.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 36,000.00
INSURANCE GENERAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1EETINGS 6 391INARS 121.50 0.00 121.50 0.00 215.50 450.00 234.50- 52.11 1,200.00
POSTAGE 131.81 80.00 S1.81 64.76 614.08 400.00 214.08 53.52 1.080.00
PRINTED cD ICATI00S MST 25.00 13.49- 53.96 510.78 125.00 385.78 308.62 300.00
FURCA SERVICES 32.53 30.00 1.53 8.43 143.01 1SOM 6.99- 4.66 360.00
LEAD BANK - DATA INPUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
REPAIRS 8 PAINT. 0.00 30.00 30.00- 100.00 0.00 150.00 150.00- 100.00 360.00
SPECIAL EVENTS 0.00 15.00 15.00- 100.00 98.01 75.00 23.01 30.60 368.00
SUPPLIES 77.54 70.00 7.54 10.77 610.15 350.00 260.15 74.33 860.00
TELEPOW 418.61 350.00 60.61 19.60 1.994.35 1,750.00 244.35 13.96 4.200.00 '
NISCELLANEOn 2,720.99 1,000.00 1.710.99 172.10 2.960.85 3,100.00 139.1S- 4.49 3.450.00
TOTAL GENERAL 8 4111111. 10.762.17 8,210.00 2,SS2.17 31.09 41.187.20 45.395.00 4.207.80- 9.2T 02.178.00
TOTAL OPERATING EIAEDOE 3 72,436.97 66.062.00 5.574.97 8.36 333.146.87 360,439.00 7.292.13- 2.14 808,m.00
EARNINGS (LOSS) 11,195.34-
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15,450.00-
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4.262.66
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27.58
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42.376.14-
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MONTHLY OCCUPANCY REPORT
PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE
AS OF MAY 31, 1995
1995 II JAN I FEB I MAi APR I MA> JUN I JUL I AUDI SEPI OCT I NOV I DELI TOTAL
MARKETING:
Telephone Calle 117 105 294 186 103 SOS
Presentationaffours 22 17 32 18 121 101
7F7 T:77
APPUCA77ONS:
Mailed out 0 0 247 58 28 333
Received 0 0 126 25 11 1 162
Waiting List Total 341 341 NA NA 335 335
7 k y - t a ::y'y. is".'$<.f {','%. •iCfRi'i'%.<a2 a);
VERIFICATION
I t POINTMENTS 10 S 10 9 4 38
APARTMENTS:
Reserved 8 61 6 7 S NA
Cancelled 1 2 0 11 01 4
To Be Leased F S 2 0 1 NA
Leased 88 1 911 921 93 I I 1 1 93
Total in building
H
99 99 99 99 99 99 99 991 991 99 99 "1 99
77
a.
Anticipated Move—ins 2 4 2 3 3 3 2 20
Actual Move—ios 2 3 3 3 2 14
Anticipated Move—oats 0 1 0 2 1 4
Actual Move—outs 0 1 0 2 1 4
N . Vii" `xR: •
Garage Leased 67 67 691 01 69 69
WALKER MANAGEMENT, INC.
MONTHLY HOU$itN FP =
This report is• to be completed by the Housing Manager and submitted to Nellie Johnson, VicePresidentofWalkerHealthServices, 3737 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota55409, by the 10th of the month follc Ang the report month.
COMMUNITY NAME: PLYMOUTH TOWNS SQUARE.
NUMBER OF UNITS: 99
REPORT MONTH. MAY 1995
Name of person completing this report: Sarah K. Miller, Manager
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A. Total Number of apartments occupied (including caretaker units) during the reportmonth: ELM 93 ALU: NA
B. Percent Occupancy (Divide total occupancy by the total number of units): ELM 94% ALU: NA
C. Attach the Monthly Marketing Report for detailed information.
D. MowIns Anticipated for TUNE: 3
E: Move -outs Anticipated for ,; 0
FOOD SERVICE: Not Applicable
RESIDENT SERVI ES
A. Activities: Attach a copy of the newsletter and monthly calendar for the report month.
B. Social Services; Not Applicable
G Resident Governance: Attach a copy of Minutes from last Council meeting.
D. Resident Issues -
The Public Open House was a success. We have received only positive feedbackfrmrttheevent. We estimate about 100 guests, family and friends attended theReceptionandabout350400visitorstouredthebuilding. Resident have stated theyenjoyedthemselves.
The Resident Workshop begins to take shape. The committee has painted the room
white, purchased material for the workbench and a mural is being planned for onewallbyaresidentartist.
PTS celebrated "Homes for the Aging Weep' May 1420. We had a daily drawing
for $10 Gift Certificates at the daily LOAM Coffee. Included in the festivities was a
13onvoy-Rge Party for our Administrative Assistant who was planning to move to
Montana and several presentations geared towards the elderly. We have begin our
search for a new Assistant.
The current residents on the Resident Council has volunteered for six months.
Therefore, we are in the process of collecting nominations for Resident Council and
will hold elections towards the end of June.
IV. BUILDING AND GROUNDS
A. Attach the monthly Building and Grounds Inspection Report.
B. List major unbudgeted maintenance expenses during the report month (over $250):
Itemiftrvice Prix& Ratite
NONE
C. Building Issues:
Ve saw a great deal of activity the two weeka prior to the Open House as the
contractors and sub -contractors work to complete their outstanding punchlist items.
See attached memos regarding Water Softener.
A. Staff changes during ?bc report month:
Colleen Kreats resigned as Administrative Assistant effective May 18.
B. Staff training programs:
DAIR Name of Program Number in Attendance
05/10/95 Management Training 1
05405 Boiler License Training 1
C. Staff meetings held (attach agenda/minutes):
D= Number in Attendance
05/04/95 S
05111/95 5
O 25/95 5
Account -Receivables over one month past due:
Wsee's Name Amount Due Collection Action
NONE
VII. GOALS ACHIEVED THIS REPORT MONTH:
A. MANAGEMENT: Completed Waiting List update.
Held Open House.
VIII.
B. MAINTENANCE: W --king with Contractor to fulfill Punchlist.
Turned over 2 apartments.
C. RESIDENT SERVICES: Held Fire Drill.
D. HOUSEKEEPING: Window Washing completed
1) Train new Administrative Assistant.
2) Schedule coverage for staff vacations.
3) Meet with each staff to review tasks & department set-up and procedures.,
4) Purchase TVIVCR for Activities Room,
S) Oversee Resident Council Nominations and Elections.
6) , Develop Long Range, Plan. -for Building.
7) Prepare for 50+ Annual Verification in July.
TOWNE CRIER
VoL II, Issue No. 5 MAY 1995
mAy Is... "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
I t 1%3, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May to be "Senior Citizens Month" in the
United States. Two years later, Congress passed the first "Older Americans Act" which
included the establishment of the federal Administration on Aging. The Administration
on Aging them began promoting the celebration of Senior Citizens Month each May to the
nation's nursing homes..
In 1970, the name of Senior Citizens Month was officially changed to "Older Americans
Month". Sensing that more could and should be done in the way of promoting the
celebration of this special month, around 1980, the American Association of Homes for the
Aging (AAHA) began to promote "Older Americans Month" to its thousands of nursing
home and senior housing members. About that time, many facilities began to concentrate
their activities for "Older American Month" into a single meek --which became known
nationally as "Homes for the Aging Week."
HOMES FOR THE AGING WEEK"
May 14-20
GovernorA:-P Carlson has proclaimed May 14-20 as "Homes for the Aging Week" in
Minnewot: , 4 -,nor the s'ate's residents of long-term care and senior housing facilities.
The (betiw va: tb-U year's %.elebration is "Touching laves With Love. A Cekebradon of dw.
The the. tc -9J#. gbts the wealth of wisdom, joy and love the elderly have to share with
other g0wfafmas, and the special role of those professionals who provide care and
other services to our elderly.
Plymouth Towne Square is a member of the Minnesota Association of Homes for the
Aging (MAHA), a statewide association of more than 440 nursing homes and senior
housing providers in Minnesota. MAHA members are dedicated to providing quality
care to older persons and to helping older persons live as independently as possible.
To celebrate "Homes for the Aging Week", a number of activities have been planned
such as a daily drawing for prizes and 10 AM Coffee every day.
C AATA UMNESILEITERSTAPRIL
THANK YOU...
THANK YOU...
On behalf of the Resident Council, I would like to thank everyone who contributed money
and/or a gift for the Party Room kitchen. We received so many nice and useful things.
We are planning to inventory the kitchen supplies and will post it. If anyone has a
suggestion or finds that we still need something for the kitchen, please let me know. We
still have $100 that was not spent. The Resident Council will hold this money in a separate
account which will be used only to purchase items for the Party Room Kitchen as
necessary. In addition, we plan on plrcing certain items in the storage room unless they
are needed for a function. If you nP-:d something for a private party that is in the storage
unit, you are welcome to use it, just ask a staff person to get it out for you.
Again, I would like to thank everyone for their generosity. We have a number of fun -filled
functions planned for the future and all the new items will come in s000000 handy.
Sincerely,
Resident Council Secretary
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR UTILITY BILLS, INCLUDING
CABLE, AT THE DROP BOX AT CUB FOODS WHICH ELIMINATES POSTAGEVV
Ii is wit! a heavy heart that I announce Colleen Kreatz's resignation as
Administrative Assistant for Plymouth Towne Square. Colleen has decided to
pursue her career and education in Montana which will also put her closer to her
family. Her last day of work is Thursday, May 18.
I'm sure I speak for the entire staff and every resident when I say she will be
greatly missed. Please join me at a Bonvoyage Party in Colleen's Honor on
Thursday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room. _
Our Condolences and sympathy goes to the Families of Howard
Curly" Jorgenson (Apt. 105) who passed away on April 14 and
Margaret Long (Apt. 112) who passed away on April 29.
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GREAT EWENTIONS
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Tupperware
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BUILDING BLURBS
O WINDOW WASHING: Every Spring, we contract out with a company to wash the
windows in the building. This year the washing is scheduled to begin the week of
May 15 (Monday). They will be here for several days washing the interior and
exterior of every window. Please clean off the window sills and move all fragile items
and small furniture away from the window area. If you do want them to enter your
apartment and wash the interior sides, tape a note to your door stating "Do not wash
interior windows". Be aware that if you do not have them enter your apartment, they
will not be able to wash the outside part of the lower pane of glass due to the
interference of the screen nor will they wipe the window tracks or screens.
O AIR CONDITIONER COVERS: Don, Lance, Kim will be entering apartments the
week of May 8 to remove Air Conditioner covers. If you do not wish them to enter
your apartment, please let us know in the office and it will be your responsibility to
remove the cover and bring it down to the office by May 11.
O PUNCHLIST: Over the past several weeks, the contractor has been at PTS
completing items on the Punchlist that they were able to do. Any outstanding items
left will be repaired by the appropriate vendor such as a plumber, electrician,
carpettvinyl installers. If you have any questions about the work he completed or
work that still needs to be done, please see Don or Sarah.
O EIRE DRILL: A Fire Drill will be held on Friday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. We will be
distributing Fire Procedures for you to review prior to the Drill.
O RESIDENT WORKSHOP: The Resident Council approved the plans for the Shop's
work bench which was presented to them at the last meeting by the Workshop
Committee Members. The cost to covert the room to a work area is approximately
200. This includes the workbench, pegboard, shelving, lighting and paint for the
room. The Resident Council also voted to contribute $50 from the Resident Fund
to cost of adapting the room. The balance of $150 will be covered by PTS. The
Committee is creating a list of tools that they would like to see available in the
Workroom. If you have any tools or equipment that you would donate to the
Workshop, please bring a list to the office and it will be forwarded to the Committee.
I! you would like to help out or be on the , contact Ben Kelley (apt. 123) or Bill
Lambie (apt. 132).
O LAUNDRY ROOMS: When using the laundry rooms, please remember the following
policies:
1. Laundry hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2. Remove your laundry from the machine promptly when it is done.
3. Always clean out the washer and dryer filters after each load.
O OPEN HOUSE: As you all know by now, PTS and The City of Plymouth is planning
an Open House on Sunday, May 21. From 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. there will be a special
reception for residents, their family and friends, City officials and staff, and all the
individuals who contributed to the development, construction and management of the
project. This also gives everyone an opportunity to meet and talk to Plymouth's
Mayor, HRA Commissioners, City Staff, Architects, Designers, Contractors, and the
Management team. Directly following the reception, the building will be opened to
the public from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We are looking for another 5 residents who are willing to volunteer at the Open
House (3:00 -5:00) to help greet people, organize the refreshments, answering
questions, etc. If you are interested, please stop by the office and let us know. Prior
to the event, Sarah and Colleen will be meeting with the volunteers to go over the
plans and assigned duties.
U SUNSHINE PERSON NEEDED: We are looking for a volunteer resident to be the
Sunshine Person. This individual would, on behalf of all the residents, deliver
flowers or send a card to residents who are ill, in the hospital, temporarily in a
Nursing Home or passes away (etc.). If you think you would be interested in the job,
please let Sarah or Colleen know.
O WATER SOFTENER UPDATE: We will be requesting approval to purchase a Water
Softener from the HRA Board at the May 18 meeting.
O OFFICE CLOSING: Monday May 1 at 12 noon
Wednesday May 10 All day
Monday May 29 All day
O PIANO DONATION: The Plymouth Rockers and Plymouth Senior Club has
graciously donated a piano to PTS. It is located in the Dining Room. A big thanks
to those residents who helped make it happen.
ACTIVITIES
EXERCISE GROUP
The exercise class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the
Activiti:;s Room. In addition, the exercise group plans on forming a Walking Club.
Watch for future announcements.
SKIN CARE CLASSES
Kim Schnacky is providing Hand Care, Skin Care and Footsie Classcs for those who are
interested. All classes will be held in the Party Room. If you would like to attend,
please leave a note in the envelope hanging outside Apartment 101. She needs to know
how many people are attending to be sure she has enough supplies for everyone. If you
are planning to attend the Hand Care & Footsie Class, be sure to bring a small bath
towel.
Hand Care & Footsie Class Thursday May 4 7:00 p.m.
Skin Care Class Monday May 8 2:00 p.m.
Skin Care Class Wednesday May 10 7:00 p.m.
Skin Care Class Thursday May 11 2:00 p.m.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
As many of you know, the Plymouth Library is being constructed in the far corner of
the vacant lot across the street from Cub Foods. To show our support, Plymouth Towne
Square will be hosting a meeting, open to the public, to formally organize "Friends of
the Plymouth Library and Mobile Services" on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the
dining room.
Friends of the Library" are volunteers who help and support the Library in many
challenging and creative activities. They sponsor library programs and special event,
volunteer their services, raise money, and provide welcome gifts to the Library.
For more information, call Cathy Fischer, Plymouth Community Librarian,
at 541-7485.
HOMES FOR THE AGING WEEK ACTIVITIES
A 10 AM Coffee every morning Monday through Friday
0 Daily drawing for prizes at 10 AM Coffee (need not be present to win)
o Health Talk and Wellness Clinic Monday at 10:00 a.m.
D Bonvoyage Party for Colleen on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
0 Guess the number of M&M's, winner announced on Friday.
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HEALTH TALK AND WELLNESS CLINIC
Janet. Churchill, Director for Walker Community Services, will be at PTS on Monday,
May 15 at 10:00 a.m. to provide a discussion on "Grief, Loss and Separation". She will
lead a discussion on feelings about the loss we feel when our neighbor, friend or spouse
goes to the nursing home or dies. Residents are welcomed to participate in the
discussion which will be held in the Dining Room. Directly following the discussion,
Janet will be providing the Wellness Clinic where residents any get their Blood Pressure
checked (free) and ask Janet any questions in the privacy on the Wellness Office.
SING -A -LONG
A Sing -A -Long is planned for Monday night, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. This event was
created by residents for residents. If you have a special song you would like to sing or
would like to accompany the singers by playing a musical instrument or would like to
play the piano or organ, feel free to.
RESIDENT MEETING
The monthly Resident Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. The
month's Birthdays and new Move-in's will be celebrated with cake and coffee directly
following the meeting:
MAY BIRTHDAY'S
May 2 Elizabeth Quast Apartment 212
May S Lomyne Otteson Apartment 326
May S Pat Micheals Apartment 130
May 14 Alice Heine Apartment 113
May 17 Bomkh Plotkin Apartment 217
May 20 Mary Duch Apartment 121
May 21 Ted Solle Apartment 233
May 23 Lillian Ronneberg Apartment 328
May 26 Marry Dusk Apartment 320
Alay 27 Mae Seppa Apartment 303
MAYMOVE-INS
Ethel Martin (Apart 108), Marvle Johnson (Apart. 226), Charlotte Tweed (Apart. 312)
CRAFT GROUP
The Craft Group plans on meeting on a monthly basis in the Activities Room.
Crafters" of all mediums are welcome to attend. At the Craft Group, individuals are
encouraged to bring a project to work on while enjoying the company of other people
with similar interests. This time can be used to exchange materials and ideas. The first
official Craft Group is planned for Friday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m.
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EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
WHAT IS THE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM?
The Equipment Distribution Program (EDP) is long term loan program for people who have problems
using the telephone due to a hearing, speech, or mobility impairment.
They can get special equipment at no cost to help overoont9 their problems with the telephone.
WHO CAN GET HELP FROM EDP?
You or someone in your femW can get help from EDP If
V You or a family member have a problem communicating on the telephone because of
a speech or hearing impairment, or have a mobility Impairment that significantly impedes the
ability to use standard telephone equipment; and
V The person with the communication problem or mobility impairment lives in the state of
Minnesota; and
The person with the communication problem or moblRy impairment is over 5 years old; and
V The person with the communication problem or mobility impairment has phone service in their
home or they have applied for phone service; and
1/ The family gross income is equal to or below the state median income'
see chart below).
Number of Family In Home
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WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT CAN I GET ?
After an interview, a program specialist will determine what equipment is best for you.
Here are some examples of what you could receive:
TTY/TDO (Telecommunicadon Device for the Dean - A keyboard device that sends and
receives typed messages over telephone lines.
Telephone AmpllBer- A device that attaches to your phone and makes the voice you hear
louder so you can hear better.
Telephone Ring Slgnater (Vlsusl, AmpllHe4 or TecUle) - A device that tells you when the
phone is ringing, either by flashing light, vibrating a wrist unit, or changing the ring to sounds you
can hear.
Special Equipment for Deo/ -Blind People - Includes TODs with Large Visual Display for people
with some vision and brailling TODs for people who need braille to read.
Handa-free speakerphone - A speaker phone, for people with mobility impairments, that can be
accessed without having to hold a receiver or dial the phone and/or other equipment that EDP
staff determines to be necessary.
WHAT ELSE DOES EDP DO?
EDP can also pay to bring the telephone line to your house if there has never been phone
service in your home.
The EDP Program Specialist will train you on the use and installation of the equipment you
receive. If you have never had a phone. the program specialist will explain how the service
can be started and how to make the best use of your telephone.
The program specialist will also tell you about other federal. state and local programs available
to help people use the phone system.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR EDP?
Complete the'APPUCATION FOR EOUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM' and send it to:
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Vol. II, Issue No. 5.5 MAY 13, 1995
FYI
Over the weekend and all during next week, there will be lots of activities in and around
the building as we prepare for the Open House. Please be sure to keep your apartment
door locked. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this busy time.
WINDOW WASHING
The annual Window Washing begins Monday, May 15. Depending on the weather, the
following attack plan will apply.
If the weather is nice and sunny: They will begin washing the exterior windows. They
feel it will take lidays. When they finish with the outside they will begin the interior
windows. A two-man team will begin on the third floor. One man will begin at the end
of the east wing and one at the end of the west wing. Each will work Towards the
center and the north wing will be the last to complete. Once they complete a floor they
will move to the next lower floor.
If it rains Monday or Tuesday: They will begin working on the interior windows in the
above described fashion and move outside when the weather cooperatives.
If it begins to rain while they are working outside, they will come into the building and
work on the interior windows. When it stops, they will go back outside to finish the
exterior. This will continue until the exterior is completed. We will keep track of where
the washer are working by posting it on the Community Bulletin Board on first floor.
I[ you want to know where they are, come down and look.
HEATING SYSTEM
The heating system will be turned off on Monday or Tuesday and the common spacc
Air Conditioning will be brought up. This is later than normal. We usually like to -turn
off the system end of April.
VINYUCARPET CONTRACTORS
This week, the flooring contractors assessed the punchlist regarding vinyl and carpet.
They did some minor repair and will be returning on Monday and Tuesday to complete
the major repairs and replacement. If you have any questions or concerns surrounding
your vinyl or carpet, please let us know as soon as possible either with a message on the
answering machine, a note in the rent box or stop in the office first thing Monday
morning.
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PAINTING OF COMMON ,SPACE
We are planning on painting portions of the common space. Over the next week,
please be very careful around "WET PAINT' signs. Especially doors and door frames.
These require special paint that takes longer to dry and smudges very easily.
GARAGE SWEEPING
We will be having the garage swept on either Wednesday or Thursday. We will post
notices and distribute a memo as soon as the date and time are set. Please watch for
further details soon.
CIA MEETING
Classic Lake Aquatics (CIA) is planning to build an aquatics and seniors facility in
Plymouth within walking distance of PTS. The center will consist of pools, exercise
areas and meeting rooms and will be the social and recreational gathering place for
seniors, families, and individuals in the Plymouth area. The building will include three
pools: (1) a competitive and lap pool; (2) a recreational pool with a water slide; and (3)
a therapeutic pool. Programs catering to seniors will include swimming and exercise.
CLA is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m, in the
Dining Room to familiarize the residents of PTS with this project and to solicit ideas as
to desired programs and amenities. Coffee and refreshments provided.
OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, MAY 21
Just a reminder that the Open House is being held on Sunday, May 21. There will be a
reception from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for residents, families and friends to meet individuals
would contributed to making PTS a reality. There will be a short Dedication Ceremony
beginning shortly after 2:00 p.m. From 3.00 - 5:00 the building will be open to the
public. During this time (and always) keep your apartment door locked regardless of
whether you are inside your apartment or gone. Thank youf f t
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTION
A six month fire alarm system test and inspection will be taking place on Tuesday, May
23 starting at approximately 10:00 a.m, and continuing for several hours. During this
time period, the horns will be sounding on and off while the workmen test the
REWFLASHING alarm located in the hallway of each apartment. They MUST enter
every apartment at this time. If you concern regarding this, please see Sarah in the
office.
RESIDENT MEETING SCHEDULE CHANGE
Due to the above testing of the alarm system the Resident Meeting has been changed
to Tuesday, May 30.
AQUATICS CENTER UPDATE
TO: ALL RESIDENTS
From: Sarah Miller
Date: May 19, 1995
Last night Classic Lake Aquatics (CIA) held a meeting at PTS and presented
their ideas for a proposed aquatics and seniors facility to the residents of PTS.
There may have been some confusion about the CIA proposal from the notice
in the Towne Crier. I would like to summarize what they said last night and
clarify any mis-interpretations.
CIA consists of individuals, not connected in any way to the City of Plymouth,
who would like to see an aquatics center located within the city limits. They
are currently in the early planning stages of their proposed project. The object
of last night's meeting was to meet with some Plymouth seniors to explain their
ideas for the center and to see if there is any interest in the community for a
project of this type. They are planning to take the information you supplied
and incorporate it into their proposal. They will then present their findings to
the City Council for discussion.
PTS and City Hall have recently received a number of calls inquiring about the
project. The callers have an impression that the project is a reality and
currently under construction (construction site across from PTS is State Farm
Insurance). I would greatly appreciate it if you would let any family and/or
friends know that the Aquatics Center is a CIA vision and still in the
preliminary planning stages. In fact, it may be found that there is not enough
community or financial support to back a project of this magnitude at this time.
If anything concrete develops regarding this project, I will let you know. If you
or your family have any questions or need further clarification, do not hesitate
to call me.
PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE
RESIDENT MEETING
APRIL 18, 1995
I. The meeting was called to order with 56 residents present and Sarah Miller.
2. Upon motion made by Deloris Iskierka and seconded by Pat Lambie, the minutesfortheMarch14Meetingwereapprovalaspresented.
3. Shirley Runde provided the Resident Fund report which is currently $199.69.
4. Sarah provided an update on the status of the Punchlist and Water Softener.
5. Ben Kelley briefly explained the presentation on annuities from First Bank.
There was resident interest to have them return for another presentation for
those who did not attend the first one. Sarah will work them to schedule one.
6. Sarah outlined the date, time and plans for the Open House scheduled for May21. She needs approximately 10 volunteers.
7. The emergency procedures for the building were reviewed for the residents.
Sarah announced the outcome from the organizational meetings for ExerciseClass, Walking Club, and Resident Workroom.
9. Older American's Month is May and we will celebrate Homes for the Aging WeekMay14-20. Watch for scheduled events.
10. Sarah announced the upcoming events.
11. The new Move-in's and Birthdays were announced for April. Cake and Coffeewillfollowmeeting.
Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully Submitted
Pat Lambie, Secretary
RESIDENT COUNCIL MEML iNG MINUTES
APRIL 26, 1995
Present: Arnold Seppa, Shirley Runde, Ruth Sallmen, Joyce McCaughey, PatLambie, Mary Miller, Clarise Severson, and. Sarah Miller.
1. The minutes for the March 23, 1995 meeting was reviewed and approved.
2. The balance of the Resident Fund is $199.69
3. Ed Goldsmith, Housing Supervisor for the City of Plymouth, attended the meetingandtalkedtotheCouncilabouttheCity's Strategic Planning. He asked for input
regarding the strengths and weakness the council see within the HRA.
4. Bill Lambie and Ben Kelley submitted their plans for the Resident Workshop forCouncilapproval. The total cost is projected around $250.
Upon motion duly made by Arnold Seppa and seconded by MaryMillerandunanimouslyapproved: The Resident Fund will contribute
50 towards the cost of the Resident Workshop.
The remaining balance will be handled by the building and a Fund-raiser later thisfall.
5. Sarah reviewed the plans for the Kitchen Shower and Open House to be held onMay21.
6. An update was presented by Sarah regarding the Water Softener, PorchFurniture, TV/VCR and Punchlist.
7. Kathryn Lents volunteered to be the Sunshine Person for the building. Staff will
be working with her to set up the service.
Joyce McCaughey announced the Historical Open House. Adey Keller donateditemstothekitchen. A piano from the Plymouth Rockers and Senior Center
should be delivered on Thursday.
Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully Submitted,.
Pat Lambie, Secretary
RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 9, 1995
Present: Arnold Seppa, Ruth Sallmen, Joyce McCaughey, Pat Lambie, Mary Miller, Margaret Pearson and Sarah Miller.
1. The minutes for the April 26, 1995 meeting was unavailable.
2. The balance of the Resident Fund is $149.69.
There is a balance of approximately $100 left over from the Kitchen Shower.
3. Sarah gave council an update of the status of the Punchlist.
4. Council discussed the duties of the Sunshine Person.
a. Post her name on the Bulletin Board and put in newsletter.
b. Let residents know to go directly to her with information.
c. Could expand to a committee who handled Hearts & Flowers Fund, building photos and other special events.
5. Jeffery Schuur from Workman Financial attended and discussed the different
seminars that his company provides. The Council was interested in having apresentationonlegalissuesregardingPowerofAttorney, DNR, Living Wills, Trusts, etc. Sarah will set up the presentation some time in the future.
6. Sarah reviewed the final plans for the Open House. A memo will be distributed
to all residents reminding them to keep their apartment doors locked. MargaretPearsonsuggestedanOpenHousesignonthestreetmaybringinadditionalVisitors.
7. Residents are not using their garbage disposal and the trash is going down thechuteandsmelling. Sarah will address the issue in the next newsletter.
8. Current members had volunteered to sit on the Council for six months. ResidentCouncildiscussedthenominationandelectionproceduretofilltheCouncil. Sarah will include the information in the next newsletter.
9. Mary Miller would like to ensemble a Kitchen Band. If anyone is interested, please see her.
10. Sarah discussed the activities for "Homes for the Aging Week". Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully Submitted,
Pat Lambie, Secretary
PLYMOUTH TOWNE SOIUARE
RESIDENT MEETING
MAY 319 1995
I. The meeting was called to order with over 45 residents present and Sarah Miller. 2. The minutes for the April Meeting were unavailable for approval. 3. At the April 26 Resident Council Meeting, the council approved a contribution o50fromtheResidentFundtowardstheResidentWorkshop. Therefore, thecurrentbalanceoftheResidentFundis $149.69. Held in a separate account, there is a unused balance of approximately $100 from the Kitchen Shower for thePartyRoomKitchen.
4. An update on the Open House was given. Approximately 100 guests, residents, family and friends attended the reception and 350-400 people attended the OpenHousebetween3:00 - 5:00.
5. Sarah notified residents of a Marketing event planned for Friday by WalkerDevelopment. All the HRA's throughout Minnesota were invited. 6. Due to no Administrative Assistant, the June Newsletter will be distributed onMonday, June 5. Sarah thanked everyone for their patience. Sarah announcedtheKimSchnackyacceptedthepositionasAdministrativeAssistantforthesummer. She begins June 7.
7. Residents were asked for their input regarding the Water Softener issue. Sarah
provided an update. She will present more information to the HrA Board attheirJuneMeeting.
8. Don will be speaking to all residents regarding any outstanding punchlist items,
especially vinyl and window issues. The contractor has been very cooperative withusintryingtogetthepunchlistdone.
9. Russ Smith from Apartment 214 recently returned from the Senior Olympics inSanAntonio, TX. He has brought back newspaper articles he is sharing with us. Check the Bulletin Board.
10. The resident decided to continue Bingo night alternating between Wednesday andThursdaynights. We also need additional Bingo Callers.
11. Kathryn Lents volunteered as Sunshine Person. We are working with her todeveloptheprogram. Watch for further announcements.
12. Sarah announced that trash is taken out Monday and Thursday mornings andrecyclingistakenoutThursdaymornings.
13. Residents would like to have scheduled a free bus trip to Mystic Lake on SeniorDay. Sarah will look into it.
14. The new Move-in's and Birthdays were announced for May. Cake and Coffee willfollowmeeting.
Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully. Submitted
Pat Lambie, Secretary
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Hearth aereiae, Inc. This letter is written to inform you of a new service that is now being offered.
Amcare Alliance is a pharmacy service that is :available to you and is as easy to
use as your telephone.
Amcare Alliance offers a complete line of prescription and non-prescription
medications that can be delivered to your door. We will also maintain personal
medication profiles and screen for allergies :and potential interactions. In
shmey Baran addition to all of this, there is emergency pharmacy service available 24 hoursDirector
a day, 7 drays a week.
We will directly bill, yr assist with filing claims, for HMO or private insurance
medication coverage programs.
Please join Bill Appel from Amcare :and Shirley Barnes from Walker on June
8th at 10:00. a.m. for a .presentation at Plymouth Towne Square. Bill and
Shirley will :answer any questions you may have ahout Amcare Alliance and Bill
Diree, will also answer questions you may have :about your medications. Norma Lerman
Chair
Reverend J.Q Fordift We look forward to sharing more information with you and hope that we mayMechoir .
Clarence Hates be of service to you.
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PLYMOUTH
TOWNE SQUARE
May 9, 1995
Anne Hurlburt
Ed Goldsmith
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Capital Expenditure Change Request
Dear Anne and Ed,
I would like your approval to make a change in. the Capita.' Expenditures for Budget FYE 1995. The
HRA has approved $2,400 for the purchase of exercise equipment for the Activities Room. Due to
resident donations of equipment, we feel it is not necessary to purchaseany additional pieces at this time.
It is our suggestion that the money set aside for the exercise equipment be used to purchase a TVIVCR
for the Activities Room and a TV for the Guest Suite. These items would be well received by the resident
community as they would be utilized for Exercise Video Class, Movie Night and a variety of other socialactivitiesWeanticipatethecost, including the locking mechanism, at 51,800.
Thank you for considering our request. If you have any questions, please call me at 550.9525.
Sincerely,
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Sarah K Miller
Housing Manager
15500 37th Avenue North • Plymouth. MN 55446.3250
612)550-9525
May 9, 1995
Anne Hurlburt
Ed Goldsmith
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
R& Water Softener Request
Dear Sirs,
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PLYMOUTH
TOWNE SQUARE
I would like to request approval to purchase a Water Softener for Plymouth Towne Square (hot water
only). A water softener would counter Plymouth's hard water and, overtime, pay for itself. Statistics show
that a water softener will extend the life of water -used equipment such as pipes, washing machines, and
plumbing fixtures by 7090, reduce maintenance need and cost and reduce overall water consumption. In
addition, a water softener will also decrease the problem residents have with dry, itchy skin and yellowingclothesduringlaundering.
There are two options available for funding the purchase. The first and preferable would be to use
construction funds if determined available. The second would be using funds from the building's operatingaccountandtreatitasanunanticipatedCapitalExpenditure.
Attached are four (4) bids for you to review which include installation and tax:
1. Merl's Miracle Water, Inc. $4651
2. Robert B. Hill $4664
3. Surge Water'Conditioning $4650
4. Culligan $5796
The cost of salt would be an additional $35-45 per month depending on the size of bag, quantity purchased
and service upon delivery. This amount would be absorbed into current operating budget.
We recommend the approval the Surge Water Conditioning bid based on their quality and accuracy in
preparing and submitting the bid. We found that they did a through job in rysearching the facility'sdesign, water usage and submitted a bid for equipment that best suited our needs. The equipment theyhavespeed -out is of high quality and excellent warranty. They answered all our questions accurately andconsistentwiththeopinionsofthearchitect. In addition, we feel that they will provide quality serviceafterinstallation.
Thank. you for considering our request. If you have any questions, please call me at 550-9525.
Sincerely,
S h! Miller 15500 37th Avenue -North - Pl; mouth. MN 55446.3250
Wnnc;nn Mansopr (612) 550-9525
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DATE: May 11, 199S for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of May 18, 1995
TO: Anne W. Huriburt, Executive Director
FROM: Edward J. Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor
SLWECT: Purchase of Additional Equipment for Plymouth Town Square
The construction plans for Plymouth Towne Square did not include a water softener for the building.
Residents have expressed concern to staff regarding the hardness of the water in the building. These
concerns have included dissatisfaction with clod a humlering, accumuhuions of bard aster deposits
and soap scum, itcby dry skin, and the potential damage that the had water can do to the plumbing ad
equomet in the building. Residents representing 84 spartmema have signed a position requesting that
the HRA install a water softener for the building's water system. A copy of the petition is suaehed.
Staff agrees with the residents that a water softener is highly desirable for the building and should be
insWled for the building's lot water supply. The softener would only be installed for the hot water
because of the potential adverse health effects for seniors of the higher sodium levels in softened water
used for deinking and cooking. Walker Management staff has advised us that water softeoess have been
installed for rho hot water only In other properties they manage and the malts have been satisfactory.
Also, because of the design of the plumbing system a major modification in the system would be
necessary to appropriately install a soReaer for both the cold and hot domestic water supplies. This
aspect of the installation has been discussed with the Resides Council and It las concurred in the
decision. B'ds have boon obtained from four vedoa and the low bid for installing a water softener is
4,650.00 from Surge Water Conditioning. The cost of salt for the softener would be approximately
40 per mouth, $480 per year.
Walker Development is currently in the process of determining the amount of excess fund: that will be
available in the Project Furl at the completion of construction. u adequate funds an available, this
cast could be charged to the Project Fund. However. V adequate funds were not available in the
Pwj= Fund, the oast could be absorbed by Towne Square's 1995 management budget. The Cost for
the ash would be coveod in the annual management budget.
The 1995 management budget includes $2,400 for the purchase of exercise equipment. Towne Square
has received a number of donations of exercise equipment, making these expenditures unnecessary.
However, staff has identified the need for a television and VCR for the building's Activities Room for
exercise classes and social activities and a television for the Guest Suite and recommend using the funds
budgeted for exercise equipment for these items. The Resident Council has reviewed and cocoa with
this request.
It Is srecornmeoded that the Board approve the expenditure of 84,650 from the Towne Squama
Prgjed Fund for the purchase and butallatlon of a water softener for Plymouth Towne Squar%
or from the Towne Square Expense Account U isoftient Mads aro not available Its the Project
Fund and that k also approve the use of $2,400 budgded for eseeehe equipment In the 1M
management budget for the purchase of a television and VCR for Towne Square's Activities
Roan and a television for its Guest Suite.
To: All RESIDENTS
From: SARAH MILLER
Date: May 18, 1995
Subject: WATER SOFTENER UPDATE
I attended the HRA Board Meeting on May 18 and requested approval to
install a water softener to soften hot water only at PTS. The HRA
Commissioners unanimously agreed that a water softener was needed, however
they were concerned about softening the hot water only and asked that I
investigate softening both hot and cold. At this time, the water softener issue
has been tabled until the next meeting. The Board wants to make sure that
they review all available options and choose a system will be most beneficial
for the building and it's residents. I will research and procure additional bids
for softening hot and cold and will present my finding to the HRA Board at
their June meeting. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions,.
please feel free to stop down and see me. 'I appreciate your patience and'
understanding. Thank you.
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DATM July 13, 1993 for Housing & Redevelopment Authority MeetingJ y 20, 1995
TO: Ams W. Hudburt, Executive Director through Edward Go Supervisor
FROM: Milt Dale, Housing SpeciallstAPT
SUBJECT: PUBLIC MEWING TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAMS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
A major purpose of the City's Citizen Participation Plan under the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program, is to provide those persons eligible to participate in CDBG funded
programs with the opporumay to have input into the decision making p ucess for program
activities. Discussions of future CDBG fuoding in Washington have ranged from proposals that
would result in Plymouth receiving anywhere from 0 to 80% of its 1995 Ponding for 1996. Find
approval of CDBO funding by Congress will not occur until this fail. Currently, the
Conal 1996 budget resolution recommends a 28% reduction in CDBG Ponding nationally
from the 1995 appropriations. For budgeting purposes, staff is assuming that the 1996 CDBG
allocation will be $232,000, 72% of the 1995 allomtion. Plymouth's 1993 CDBG funding of
323,000 plus $20,000 in anticipated program mvem is currently allocated as follows:
1. Rehabilitation Gm WLoan Program 5 501000
2. Child Can Assistance 151000
3. Fust Time Homebuyer Loan & Development Program 164,050
4. Plymouth Park and Recreation 5,000
S. Lakeview Commons storm water Retention Pond 60,950
6. Contingency Fund 8,000
7. Administration of Overall CDBG Program 40.000
Total $343,000
The stamtory authority to mdoe CDBG loans and grants to first time homebuyers will core on
September 30, 1995. Unless Congress acts to extend this authorization, the City will not be able
to coodw its CDBG f coded Fust Time Homebuyer Loan/Grant Program beyond this date. But,
the HRA has been approved to participate in the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's (bWA)
City Ferticipation Program that provides state funded assiataroe to fist time bomebuyeis. The
HRA's participation in this program will partially replace the loss of CDBG funding.
As a HUD roquirement of the CDBG program, the attached Consolidated Phu for community
development in the City of Plymouth was prepared for 1995. This plan is a supplement to the
Hennepin County Housing Consortium's 1995 Consolidated Plan. Under both pins a major
emphasis is placed upon providing lousing assistance to low- and very low-income Gmia and
Individuals. The purpose of the July 201h public meeting is to hear discuasIon of the need for
Wilkins and services for low- and very -low income persona in the City of Plymouth and the
resources that can be udH=d by the City and HRA to address tbase needs. The July 201h meeting
begins, the process of developing the HRA's 1996 CDBG program. The proposed program will
be publicly reviewed at a public hearing in the fall, prior to adoption by the HRA and the City
Council.
I recommend that the Board bdd the required public meeting to bear comments mad
recommendations from the public at its July 2016 nmetiog.
Attachments:
1. 1995 HUD Consolidated Plan for the. City of Plymouth
2. Low and Moderate Income Housing Needs in the City of Plymouth
3. priority Hovaing end Homeless Needs Table for Suburban Hennepin County, 1995 HUD
Consolidated Plan for the Hein County Housing Consortium
4. City of Plymouth CDBG Citi= Participation Plan
ao.
1995
HUD Community Development Block Grant Application
Consolidated Plan Requirements
City of Plymouth, MN
The Consolidated Plan elements that aro required for submission of the 1993 CDBG
Application for the City of Plymouth have been addressed as follows:
HOUSING AND CObOdUNM DEVELOPN MW NEEDS:
A. PUBLIC HOUSING
As of December 1994, the City of Plymouth has no federal public housing within its
jurisdiction. The City did complete constructiontion of a 99 unit locally financed and subsidized
housing project for low income seniors in October 1994 with full occupancy anticipated in
early 1993. This housing development, Plymouth Towne Square, is fully financed through
Government Housing Project Bonds and local tax revenues. The property is .in amil ert
physical condition. An annual HBA tax levy, will provide up to $300,000 in rental subsidies
for very low and lower income elderly.
11. LEAD-BASED PAINT NEEM
Specific information regarding the presence of lead-based paint can only be obtained by the
actual testing of painted surfaces. Since this is not feasible at this time, we are relying upon a
lead-based paint assessment compiled by Hennepin County. Utilizing data provided by HUD
that cross tabulates age of housing units with affordability, Hennepin County staff have
conducted an assessment of lead-based paint needs for the County that includes the following
data for the city of Plymouth. Data cross -tabulating age of housing with income of occupants
is not available. However, housing affordability data and national percentages on the
incidence of lead-based paint, provided by HUD, was utilized to arrive at an esfate q/
2,526 goonlable hoaft worts haft lead-based paint in rhe dly q% Plymouth. The
following table provides a breakdown of these units by age and tenure of housing in the city of
Plymouth:
Formulas: Before 1940 90%+/-10%
1940-1959 80%+/-10%
1960-1979 62% +/-10916
These figures were derived by multiplying the number of "Affordable" housing units for low-
income households by the appropriate percentage.
C. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Recently, the Community Development Department of the Chy examined issues related to the
affordability of housing in Plymouth. Unfortunately the most significant barrier to affordable
housing is the private market's heavy demand for higher cost housing in the area. Even where
the City has sites zoned for higher densities, private developers have constructed lower density
housing. The City and other jurisdictions have a number of fees, zoning and development
requirements and regulations that add approximately 4% to the coat of construction of an
average new townhouse, exclusive of the cost of public improvements. 'Hese requirements
and costs are generally comparable to those in similar communities in the area. The limited
availability of land zoned for higher density' residential development makes construction of
affordable housing more difficult. The use of large lots for Bogle family homes and other low
density developments reduces the availability of land for development. RegWations for
protection of the natural environment, some of which are mandated by other jurisdictions,
findw reduces the land availability and can increase costa. Actions of other jurisdictions that
limit the amount of land that can be provided with urban services Obtro Council) thus
increasing costa, dif arentisls in tax rates that increase the cost for Mental housing (State of
Minnesota), and reductions in the level of available public resources for affordable housing
federal government) increase the difficulty in developing affordable housing. After market
demand, cost and the availability of appropriate sites are the most significant barriers to
affordable housing. While these impediments exist, it is not impossible to develop affordable
housing in Plymouth.
D. FAM HOUSING
An analysis of impedimenta to fair housing choice is being completed for Hennepin County.
As a member of the Hennepin County Housing Consortium, Plymouth is included in this
analysis and will participate in the County's fair housing plan.
E. HUD TABLE 2, PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
See table attached.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPI Off STRATEGIC PLAN:
A. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Private and public resources to be made available to meet the designated community
development needs are Illustrated in the Priority Community Development Needs table that is
attached. HUD funds will commie to be used in conjunction with other public and private
funds to provide the resources necessary to assist lower income households. where
appropriate HUD funds are being utilized to provide the necessary equity to leverage private
funds.
B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND
PROJECTS
A description of community development actions, projects and programs to be initiated and/or
completed over the next five years including how they will be coordinated, is outlined below:
I. Community Development Adlons/Projeds/Progroms
a. Rental Housing Licensing Program. This activity has been in effect since the
summer of 1994 and will continue as an on-going program of the City. It requires an annual
inspection of residential rental properties in the City to determine Code compliance and health
or safety violations that need correction.. Progress will be determined by the results of follow-
up compliance impections.
b. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). A variety of activities
under this program have been carried on in the City since 1976. Tho 1995 planned program
activities are as follows: Child Care Assistance, Rehabilitation of Private Dwellings, First
Time Homebuyer Loan & Development Program and the Plymouth Parks & Recreation
activity. A description of these activities is spelled out in the attached Listing of Proposed
Projects.
c. Family SeK-Sufficleocy Program. The City has been working with St. Louis Park
for almost a year in developing a Family SeLf-3rf'idenry program encompassing both
communities. An application for the Fa dly Invesmrem Centers program has been submitted
to HUD for funding of this program. A committee of volunteers is working with City/NRA
staffs to complete an Action Plan by Spring of 1995. This program is expected to serve 55
clients in its first year and 60 each succeeding year. 'The first graduates are expected in the
third year of the program
d. Plymouth Housing AWancellaterfaith Outreach & Community Paftnens
Collaborative Wort. These two 501 (c)3 non-profit organizations have cooperated on their
initial effort, construction of one single family home. for a very low income family of 12.
This family will be purchasing their first home upon its completion In Spring of 1993. The
intent is to utilize any income realized from the sale of the first hone as 'seed money' for
future homes. The Plymouth Housing Alliance has stnu tmed its organization, to some
degree, after the successM Habitat for Humanity model. They seek to assist those larger
lower income families working or living in the City who find it nearly impossible to purchase
a home in the community. Their current plans anticipate producing one house per year.
e. Community Builders. This non-profit also seeks to assist lower income
householders to achieve homeownership by resting existing housimg to a family. while
providing them with comprdxnaive homeownership training and financial counseling. At the
end of the training period the family is able to purchase the home. Their Said is to acquire
two dwelling units a year in the City. One single family home was purchased in Fail of 1994
with a family selected in January, 1995. A second home and family has been identified for
1995.
L The Community Home Program. Their intent is to construct a large duplex, with
five bedrooms per unit, in Spring of 1995. The property has been purchased and plans
completed with only some financing details to be completed. This housing will be for very
low income physically handicapped adults with special needs. They are considering additional
housing of this nature in the City at other locations.
g. Hanmter Residenee. A five bedroom single family home was purchased to became
a group home for very low income developmentally disabled adults with special needs in
December, 1994. This organization has several group homes in the City and is planning
development of an additional unit in 1993, with other units possible in future years.
h. Park and Reeueatiom Servicea. Presently, the City' s park & Recreation
Department provides onoen-one assistance to disabled padUr creation participants and
financial assistance to low-income participants. Demand for this assistance is anticipated to
continue at a este of approximately eighty persons per year.
1. FAgdoyment Training. Hennepin Technical College has discussed opening a job w
training center in Plymouth to meet the needs of unemployed workers. It is estimated that
200,000 will be needed for the City's participation in this project. Specific plans aro
anticipated by 1996.
J. Fair Housing Activities. The City's Human Rights Commission was organized
during 1994. u will begin to actively participate in fair housing activities in 1993 and function
on an ongoing basis to promote human rights activities and assist residents and the City in
resolving fair housing issues.
k. Tenaot/lAndlord Counseling. The City has been allocating CDBG assistance to
Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) for this activity. It is anticipated that this
will continue as an annual activity, based upon cella for assistance from low/moderate income
tenants.
1. Child Care Servkes. The City has been allocating CDBG bunds for child care
assistance to the Greater Mi neepolis Day Care Association. This demand for assistance from
loan income familles and plans for Head Start activities for City residents indicate a continuing
demand for these services. The City will work with these organizations to project specific
needs and financial assistance.
m. Park Accessibility Improvements. The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department
has used CDBG funds for accessibility Improvements under the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) at City parks and playgrounds. An additional $30,000 is anticipated for the next
five years for improvements to one park each year.
2. Coonftndon to Inen or Bereft to Low-income Reddow
City/HRA staff has had a hand in coordination of all the programs indicated above and will
continue such coordination in the future as part of its efforts to provide assistance to low-
income residents. The possible development of a committee that auxts two or three times a
year such as now occurs with The Developers' Council of Plymouth or the Plymouth
Apartment Managers Association, has been considered for non -profits and other organizations
serving the needs of low-income residents. The City/HRA supports such a committee as a
means of creating a more consistent opportunity to coordinate various affordable housing
related activities.
3. (Ream= for the Choke of Prdority Needs
a. Pkevbuslawrent demand. The priority mads indicated in the attached HUD
Priority Community Development Needs Table, have been determined based ;upon information
from the 1990 Census, CHAS Data Boric and actual demand for programs currently operated
by the City. Existing CDBG and Section 8 programs operated by the City have seen strong
demand in 1994.
b. Positive impact ots the community. The CDBG activities have proven themselves
to be widely accepted and ,ropular programs. The rehabilitation of private dwellings makes its
physical presence known and often serves as a catalyst for more neighborhood improvement
efforts. The First Time Homebuyer program provides the opportunity for qualified low/very
low income renters to select the neighborhood of their choice in buying their first home. This
allows for a dispersal of low/moderate income homeowners through out the City. (See
attached map of Fust Thne Homebuyer Program Activity, 1991-1994) Child can assistance
and the Park & Recreation Department's assistance to the handicapped and low-income park
users, make a less visible impact but are nevertheless very positive influences in the
community. Additional assistance for affordable rental housing a needed to provide for low-
income residents of the community and to Were= opportunities for low-income families from
outside of the City.
4. Guan"rre Gods/Pn wgWTanret Detesfor 1995 CDBG Fbxftff.
Goa! lam 4f hysmis 7brAd Dates
Homoorvaership for 15 Number of families placed Funds expended by
low income families into homeownership 12/31/96
Child can assistance for Number of households Funds expended by
10 very low income receiving assistance 12/31/95
households
Assistance of 80 low Number of persons Funds expended by
imenme persons utilizing assisted at park activities 12/31/95
Plymouth Parks &
Recreation programs
Utilization of all funds Amount of funds expended Funds expended by
held in Contingency Fund for previously approved 12/31/96
activities
Rebabilitadon of 15 single Number of homes Funds expended by
Tamil homes rehabilitated 12/31/96
C. PRIORITY NON -HOUSING MUMMY DEVELDPI1 Wff NEWS
The City has, for a number of years, utilized CDkcG funds to provide public service funding
for Child Cate Assistance to low income families living in Plymouth. Additionally, the City
has also provided funding to low income families to utilize the Plymouth Park & Recreation
programs and for construction of accessible facilities and onto -one assistance to disabled
individuals wanting to use facilities normally inaccessible for their use. CDBG funding has
First Time Homebuyer Program
City of Plymouth
1991 Units (2)
1992 Units (15)
1993 Units (7)
4 1994 Units (16)
been used to make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in pa*dpDygrounds
in 1994. It is anticipated that the demand and need for CDBG funds for these activities will
continue in future years. In addition, the City has discussed the use of CDBG funds with
Hennepin Technical College for the development of an employment re-training center for
unemployed residents.
The City has ideri fod a number of additional non -housing needs that may utilize CDBG
funding to support development of sites for affordable busing and city facilities in the next
three to five years. These needs include the following infrastructure improvements identified
in the attached Priority Community Devdopmeot Needs Table:
a. Flood/Deainge Impaavemanls. Current plana rail for tb acquisition of property
for the development of several affordable single family times to low-income first time
bomebuyers. This will require the conte of several infrastructure improvements. Initial
cast estimates are $50,000 for these improvements.
b. Water Improvements. As inditued above, acquisition of property will involve
specific infrastructure improvements. Providing City water to the building sites will cost
approximately $100,000 based on Bagineering Department estimates.
c. Street Improvements. This site development cost is estimated at $200,000.
d. Sidewalk Improvements. Ba boated costs for sidewalks to serve the site are
estimated at $40,000.
e. Sewer Improv. Bstimates for this improvement are $200,000 over the next
five years.
D. ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY
According to data compiled from the 1990 Cams, 327 families (2.496), 620 non -elderly
unrelated individuals (9.996) and 107 elderly unrelated individuals (25.5%) were living below
the poverty line in Plymouth in 1989. The City of Plymouth's primary anti -poverty strategies
to achieve the goal of assisting families to move above the poverty line are the development of
a Family Self -Sufficiency Program and work with Hiemepin County in the development and
implementation of its anti -poverty strategies. Starting in 1994, the City's Housing and
Redevelopment staff began discussions with the City of St. Louis Park to develop a joint
Family Self -Sufficiency Program to be operated in conjunction with the Public Housing and
Section 8 Mating Housing Programs. In July, 1994, an application was submitted to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development $IUD) for funding to develop a 'Family
Investment Center". V approved, the funding would provide service coordination and
supportive services for the joint Self-Suffikkney Program. Bml+loymem Action Center, the
nonprofit contractor designated for the Program, would provide direct case management,
advocacy and support for participants as well as coordination of all services to assist the
participants in meeting their program goals and objectives. N the application is not approved,
other funding sources would be sought out to develop and operate such a program.
In addition, City staff will work with Hennepin County staff as they develop a County -wide
strategy to be incorporated into the Consolidated Plan for the Hennepin Housing Consortium,
which includes the City of Plymouth. As indicated above the FanWy Self -Sufficiency
Program will be coordinated with the City's affordable housing programs. City staff will also
work with Hennepin County and other local agencies and providers to coordinate appropniate
programs.
Although We City will be supporting efforts to assist families to move above the poverty line,
its actions to increase the availability of affordable housing in the city could result in an
Increase in the number of houaehokis below the poverty line. Efforts to increase the
availability of housing for lower income households will be coordinated, whenever possible,
with efforts and programs, to reduce poverty.
E. PUBLIC HOUMNG
The City currently has no federal public housing units. There is a City subsidized senior
housing project, Plymouth Towne Square, of 99 units. Action is underway to organize a
residents' council and to recruit resident volunteers to participate in the management of the
property.
F. LEAD-BASED PAW
As a recipient of federal funds that are used for housing, The City will take necessary actions
to comply with the requirements for lead-Imsed paint risk assessment, notification, inspection,
reduction and abatement as specified under Title X - Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard
Reduction Act of 1992 and imphnnenting regulations. The Hennepin County Health
Department plays a role in Lead -Based Paint issues in Plymouth, responding primarily to
concerns from physicians and schools. The City will work with Hennepin County, as a
member of the Hennepin Blousing Consortium, to develop specific actions in response to these
concerns. In addition to the requirements under Title X, Plymouth in conjunctions with the
Consortium will encourage and participate in programa with other appropriate agencies to:
Expand upon current programs to educate residents, schools and physkiaoa on health
dangers of lead and encourage screening of children for elevated blood levels.
Design programs for lad -based paint hazard abatement.
G. DI TI MMIRAL 6MUCT[1BE
In response to gaps in tk- institutional structure for developing and carrying out its housing
and community devdc!-7- ,ut Stn"gfea, the City and HRA recently created and filled the
position of HRA Supervisor. This position holds a key place in the institutional structure
responsible for the City and ERA's efforts in the development and preservation of affordable
housing and operation of the City's CDBG program. The HRA Supervisor also participates
with other staff m the City's Community Development Department regarding broader issues of
community development and planning. Other gaps and improvements to the organizational
structure may be identified and addressed as part of the MRA's 1993 strategic planning
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S. REDUCTION OF BARRUM
As part of its examination of issues related to the affordability of housing, the Plymouth
Community Development Department has been discussing possible actions to be taken to
reduce barriers to affordable housing. The Plymouth City Council has met with staff to also
discuss this issue. Concurrent discussions ate also being held with the Metropolitan Council.
The City has also been participating in discussions among the 13 member cities of the
Municipal Itsgislative Commission to develop positive responses to this issue.
During 1995, the City will follow-up on these discussions with specific plass and.
proposals to reduce barriers to affordable housing. In addition, plana will be proposed
for the City to taloa a more affirmative and proactive position in regards to promoting
and encouraging affordable housing.
EL COORDINATION
The coordination of all of the resouroap, including funding sources, departments, agencies,
people. organizations, facilities and programs to be utilized in the impl on of this plan
shall be the responsibility of the Plymouth BRA. Such coonUnstion shall be accomplished by
the City staff assigned to the BRA. The stats is experienced in cooperatively woddog with
and coordinating the activities, groups and individuals indicated. Primary responsibility for
this coordination is assigned.!.o the BRA Supervisor.
1995
Hun Comm nilly Development Bk. A Grant Application
Consolidated Pian Requirements
City of Pbrmonth,MN
SpppI. MIMTAL SURMISSION — February 7, IM
ACTION PLAN:
1. Activities that will be undertaken dudog the net year to address pdioeily needs
and load objectives:
a. Inlhuptractun Improvements. The items indicated in the Priority Community
Development Needs table are related to the development of sites for the construction of new
homes for l wv/modeeato-income first time dyers. During the year, these sites will be
identified and planning begun for the development of these properties under the CDBG funded
First Time Homebuyer Loan and Development Program.
b. Public Servia Needa. The items indicated in Mho priority Needs table are met by
ongoing programs of the City tient will continue during 1995. The City's Perk and Recreation
Department operates programs that provide services for seniors, the handicapped and youth.
In addition, the City's Public Safety Department also provides a number of youth services
programa that include police cadet, court"diversion, violence prevention and Drug Awareness
Resistance Education (OARS). The City is also wetinglwith the Ridgedde YMCA to fund
an ami -violence program fro youth living in assisted' housing. The Park and Recreation
Department will use CDBGG dirnds for services to the handicapped and low-income youth. The
City will oontimre its efforts to develop a family self-sufficiency program and to work with the
Hennepin Technical College in its efforts to develop a displaced worlm training center in
Plymouth. The City's Haman Rights Commission will begin providing fair housing mediation
services during 1995. City staff actively participates in the Plymouth Apartment Owner's and
Manager's Aaeociation • to enoomage quality property management and to assist owners and
managers in addressing rental houaiog issues in the community. The City also continues to
support Community Action for Suburban Heonepin (CAM in the ansa of fair housing and
tenam/landlord annealing. Child can services will continue to be supported through the
City's ase of CDBG Minds for assistance provided through the Greater Minneapolis Day Can
Association (OMWA).
c. Accessibility Needs.. The City's Park and Recreation Department continues in its
efforts to improve handicapped accessibility to its recreational facilities. During 1995, it is
anticipated an additional handicapped accessible playground will be developed.
d. Other Community Development Needs. During 1995, the City will continue its
on-going Rental Housing Lleaising Program that included regular inspections of all rental
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housing property in the city. Staff will work with Hennepin County as specific actions ane
developed to respond to lead based pain/hazards issues.
e. Planning. During 1995. the City will begin planning for the development of the
anew In northwest Plymouth that is currently outside of the Metro Council's Metropolitan
Urban Service Arra (MUSH). The development of affordable housing and related facilities
and services will receive significant attention m this planning process.
2. Description of the hal objectives that will be addeseeed by the activities that are
upected to be undertaken:
a. Increase opportunities for decent affordable housing for low/moduaWisoome
families, including both homeownership and rental housing.
b. Maintain and improve the quality of existing housing in the community.
c. Provide services that respond to the needs of low/moderate-income families for
opportunities for self-sufficiency and a decant and safe environment.
d. Work with other agencies to support and encourage fair lousing and to improve
relations.
C. ME NTIFICATION OF ACTMTIES TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY SHELTEg AND
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS OF HOBS INDIVIDUALS AND FAbBLUS;
PREVENT LOW 1NCOM INDIVIDUALS AND FAMQ.ES WITH CHILDREN FROM
BB+COriIDNG HOIMIDLESS; AND HEIR HO1MFd.E88 PERSONS MAIC THE
TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND INDEPENDENT LINIING.
The City will continue to work with a variety of organizations; among than CASH, Suburban
Alliance and Interfaith Outreach, to Identify and develop strategies to respond to issues of
homele nneas in the community. Aged saving the homeless will be advised when the
Secy 8 waiting list is opened in 1995. The City's efforts to obtain additional affasdsble
housing in the community will increase the resources available to combating ::essuess.
D. ACTIONS PLANNED TO BE TACT DURING THE NEXT YEAR TO ADDRESS
OBSTACLES TO MEETIING UNDBBSERVED NEEDS.
Undaserved needs in the city are velar -.d to the availability of affordable low/moderate income
housing and issues of poverty. The Qy's actions to maintain and increase .thio aupply of
affordable housing and reduce poverty, indicated previously (see pp. 2-5, 7 tit 9 of the original
CP Requirements narrative), are intended to address the obstacles to meeting time needs.
I1
PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAY Need Level mill"m
NEEDS HIgh. t oO^ Lae, No Such Well DOLLAWIFOADONES E
PUSNC FACSJTY NEEDS
Savor Carders
Yadh Certors
Naiplmadrood Feemlin
CNN Cm Callas
Pab WWVw Romedlon F&dttlos
Nutt F&a
Palma FmdWu
OSra Pdit FadEn
SS=RASTRUCTURE SIPROVWAWIT
Sats Weds amposm Mr0mvswmft
Flood Orrin Impron wrd& H 60.000
Weber Impravansde H 100.000
Sired Inrwoverrrerds H 200,000
Bb&rrant l nprmwnwds H 40.000
set&. Mwaenrde H 200,000
Asbestos Ranwd
COW k*nbrrebrns hnprownwd Ned&
PN8L1C SERVICE NEEDS
samof 8e1 "a H 50,000
Hardleappsd Barvkos M 20,000
Y&Uh Eervion M 20,000
Tnmspalaum Servkn
Substerm Abusell,
Empbynred Tra" M 200.000
CAms Awareness
Fair Housing rounsdit m 10,000
TWWWLwAWd Cwxmd g M 100,000
ehm C.ra 6ervkaa H 250,000
Heath Services
Other Pubtk Service Needs
Pmawy COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NEEDS
Pftft Need level
High. MOM Low, No SUM NOW
IfT AxED
DOLLARS NEEDED
TO
ACCESSIBUI Y NEEDS
AeeeeeOft NaMs H 50,000
HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEEDS
Rnwentw kick " Prnarvafbn Nes" N 0
Na.RoMonOM Hhtak Pronrislbn Naeda N 0
ECONOM DEYEIAPMENi NEEDS
comm. w RdubMA Son N 0
comm daRrAmM LVinbud me N 0
Dew Can nwmM IndudM ImpvAnw a N 0
M N 0
cow Blab o N 0
Tedu" Aeehfenee N. 0
onnr EanwNa D.wloonw' Needs N 0
OTHER COMNSReTY DEVELOPME T NEEDS
En@W Eftlmy Improvement N 0
Lmd enact PmHolowde H 100.000
cods Faamnd H 375,000
PLAlSBNO
PWnYq H 570,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED TO ADDRESS: 2,335A00
UJ, Dep mined of Housing and Uebl n Deodopment
CPD CMMHdded Plan
Phgjed lw Ph dud Hale / AdMW Code / Paper
Leal Code Deoutdon 19tb / c3tRdm Fhndbig Somnes A000mplblbmmb
l Ivdt Tms Bamdepas tam & Derslopm m Peoamm 02t CD9G S 211.300
ROME s 0
210 7Ls pmaeem Is to dust saver forams om d Bonwaw dldp Bse S 0
Meda mneme or len) fine dm I I . wbo Amimoas (sot BOPWA S 0
wM to bW a does &oft dam% condo. elvdeer d'nee* 157"" SD!< MAL: 211.500
hums or towa11 - m P%ms ll The Cary d tlttA PBA Amft S 0
wM be dame. files a wap M P 0 Amsted Bea S 0
fmmcid aw, dM to efigbis 6millm with TWAL: i 211.500
ftlif lo -draft toP4mrAsIbb
clmbg cod% up to 50% dabs dsttttIymem find a Poor Yew b omr. YES
P -d - are* moe- a aep b p@L
H* peetest bemd mM0 NO
Bdp dn: 6omde 19 NO
Bdp dme wttA MV or AOr NO
CD®G Ndtoml GbjKtIMe Cid'tm: 570.20e(a)(3) - WWMOD ROUSING BPRFi1T
Snbteeipimt Noss
Locm&o(@): MY WmE
is Eameeomb (amemq
U.S.. Dqw meat d Housing and Uebm Devdopmeot
CPD ComoRdated Phu
LIdb9 Q d "ems
Plgjed um Phdm Title / Ad W Code
Local Code Delouttim 72le / Citation Pmtdis SatnMea A,00 menta
2 RdWkU tim atPdv Dad by 14A
110 Forgh+61s lomdgnm of op M :10,000 for low R e h a b ;
iemms 6omeewaeta to volob OomOy borax Single -Unit
AppGemom aooapted an Ent ooms/faet,aere 6mb. Ro idlem 1
370=1
800 1 IN - 600411 01w! NO
Hdp the homdtsa! NO
Hdp throe uft HN or AIM. NO
CD®fi i 3D.000
Halms o
BSO 0
RMWA 0
SUdfIlY1'AU iO w
PHA amdmg i 0
AmWdRoe S 0
TVrAIU SOrON
Pdw. Yee Maury: YES
CDBG Named Obpdke CM= SI0.7108(a)M - IAWIWD HOUSING BENEFIT
SANCOIND Nam
lAcla s): CHY VIM
10 Hom b*b MmomO
U.S. Department at Saashig and Urban Devdopmeat
CPD ComalMoled Plan
Ijiftat Pr I I meed Pe jeds
projed IDV hajm TWO I AdMWCmbl ProposedLocalCadeDeeartptio 7111e / Chadon Fmft Sourem s
3 Chid Cars Aoisemoe OSL CDBO i ISAW
310 A p wO m amM vW by km=s h omhoH Chm Care
HOME
we
i
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0
0
hells whe ars wmhbe or amm 4 school weh a Services / HOP'WA i 0
dqr ars sebidy PRMNM nsde eo dee &W ccs 570101(e) S11s7MAL- i MOILpeviderOrrashdAlwhiledrepramsehherpl1Aamdirei0
at wast er a s h ml. A sbft sab side Amdad Hm i 0
ppm Is toed. 1b Otasesr Mmoespoln Dq Cars TOTAL i MmAnoddtisnwilladmbidrdepa®nm, A
aitrecipisot apasmsat wiR be down ap as io Prior Yew Maury: YIN
peVmos Tan.
Hep pseNO
Help ae hsaaeleo! NO
Help those wah B[1/ ee AMr NO
CDBQ Nedmal Objecoivs CIMIS r 37O-MR4M - IOW/MOD U MI ID CIJOi ME BI NMr
SAffeck&ft Nan,4eedan ZM
iacdwo(s): CiRY wME
to Heonholds (rrmm m
UJL Depertmeed of Rambo said Udma DevdsQment
CFD Cooeoiidsted Plan
wed
Prgjeet ID/ Pk jest TWO/ Adi ft Code I Proposed
Loeei code nil W, Tubtatatim Funding Samcm A000aoplbbmeeds
a V4 pads sed Reaaadon - as cow s 3.750 45 Fsopb (+Oeeeed)
0
ono
Horn s 0
613 brpovameet of do ddivaq of CIV pad: sed Handicapped M 0
Itsaadim psosasm to hmdbgq ad paarie%
I Services I HOPWA S 0
dseapp do ode of perm®) robed is prarids 370=I(@) SLUMAIA i Z,75i
eels o we paraoad aadows. pHA ftIft s 0
Ambled Han S 0
TWAL. . i 3.710
paw Yew MUNIF NO
HelppasasI houni a eml NO
N!¢me Insuln? NO
H*@msw00HIVwAIDS! NO
Cow Naboasl Obd"M CN&M 570.208(a)M - WW/MOD DRIED CIMMME MWE RT
S6aaeipimt Neea
laadoa(ak Cffv WIDE
4s piraoauhPwbAlDeoesalion-Pros®Sdwk-lea OS
613 ioereaas As aysOr6r'6g e<rearea6Md passama as plddia Sentaaa
hw4wams reddest b previa pros® (OMMO I
sdobra6P Or )esti 510.201(0)
NO peeaea I h=dlMlm
Help do I 2
Hetp Iesse no HIV w AIDS!
CDOG Ndtaml a6jeG n Cbtim
laeaa;orgs):
NO
NO
NO
CM s 3.250 35 people (Oemaq
now s 0
ono s 0
HOPWA s 0
S11610!'AU i 3.=
pHA hnft s 0
Asdaead Has s 0
IWAL. i 3.210
pdoe Year Mmq: NO
SXL2t8(a)M - WW/MOD I MnW CIAST11= BWERT
Nene
Cl1Y WME
U.S. DgMftMM Of Hnmiuj and Ud m Dowdopmeot
CPD Domolidmd Plop
Diad d Pk pomd lh dodo
projed Pk
Load Code
Thb / AWd4 Code
0Ipbo Tltb / CPalion Fmfts Som+ceo Aoom WE, Ink
s c -ba.eq [land cmw s 211500 s Hmadh" (6m me
nowAied.%bmspmpmsbbpoosidssddilbasl I=
i 0
b Ibom asiatl pmaesb mbem Os doh Nse Nand.
4oiv /
tea
1 ROMA 0aomooimsMistsDoplimasartpmpsmaar. SO MMAla i 31.lm
pHA Nmdb S 0
0
Ami aod Boy i 0
MAU s
PHWYGWNamy; NO
mb, I P.Obommramm? NO
Heb an bomdso" NO
MbomedbmvwAmr. NO
J0°S'° C 1iom - Low/MOD 1 R1 D claim$ BF1 lt
asbk CRY VM
Gaowd Pleb A*midodlm 21A
410 Psosidm Noe 1.098'd t, NAOIBO 096 mmdM tqs 0mmd PI
sod aoosdieodon d Itis cwG pmpM Z. F&ft R e aleosSoa
an atr moldb. ow p .. b. awl" b SPM
mkv PI PES bomebmso
Hums b abm?
msb mma to HIV w Amb!
NO
NO
NO
PdwYew Mmq; NO
cbjeabm ckwmw SM - IAOVMW Laff= CI B MKERr
Lm dm(s} C11Y wmm
4"m ldo pao* (mem oHe
B90 i 0
ROMA i 0
SURWAIU i
Ambld ffm 0
TorAlu s 4100
PdwYew Mmq; NO
cbjeabm ckwmw SM - IAOVMW Laff= CI B MKERr
Lm dm(s} C11Y wmm
C2,
LOW AND MODiBATL INCONZ HOUSING MUDS IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUIR
Hanee6 & with Affoldmbiiity Ph6kme By lueome Group
beome Lad Nmbw at
KWA"h
Hou d dh
P ft 31,30%
at loeome
Fe ON t Home6oldo
raft > 50%
d leeeme
Pard
305 of Median hame
Low lecome
752 563 75% 109 68%
3140% of Median leeama
l000ee
744 64 76% 263 365
51.10% of Median leoome
loeome
1.971 1A305216 217 119
80% of Mediae lmeeeo 14 746 1 12.5% 107
Somoe: HUD CHAS Da boalt1990.1W@ 5, Part 5 and 0
2000
1000
1600
1400
1200
1000
S00
600
400
200
0
Low Income Hovmdtoide tbd IW Moro thou 30 P m v -' of Their
Income for Housing
1971
30T, of Mediae 31-50% of Media 51-50% of man
lamme Leat
H=nboWa hld >30% forHowdus
Sam HUD CHAS D"oA
Low and Modaate 1n Hwehdds wkh Hoo dog Adfmddd ft Ptebhw
51405 ete6a.o
berme Lend
Soma 'NAS Debhootc, T" S. Fob S mid 8
Tbbl Houmbolde
k Poins >30% of bwme
for NouduB
Hooft Neadr q/Low and Modff&V blow Mounkoldt by B ablNmWdnb SWw
Tbele wale 1,792 nomddedy households with incomes 80 peeoeot of the Twin Cities ales
median income or less (6996), who paid more than 30 pelceot of their income for housing.
Of ddaty households at this income laved, 392 households (4396), paid mole than 30
Percent of their i000me for housing.
Hovdgp Teavrd
Hame6old Type
Number d mb
80% d NWdlm
hm
HBe F*ft >
30% d toe0me
Hood=
rwm t HW pmft >
3" of boeome
asHooda
PWCM
modm
l0eedyHVAdwl& tss 165 as 75 41%
N=43do* Naueehdde 1 1,025 67S 342 22%
ANHoosdxd a 1,723 1,1 69% 417 24%
Hamar
ddy Hm mw" 730 227 31% 123 17%
Nan-Emmly H=Nbobb 1,014 740 73% 451 44%
All Haus " 1,744 967 55% 574 33%
lludma cod tlwaees
smo* HmsdwhL 919 392 43% 198 22%
NaD43& 4r Honmi & 2,552 1,765 as 793 31%
All Houselidde 1 3,4671 2,1571 62SI 991 29%
soomm nuu ULW unmoor, 199u
In Plymouth, there were 3,657 households with incomes 80 percent of median income or less,
of which 2,157 households (62%) paid more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
Nine hundred and ninetyone of households at this income level paid more than 50 percent of
their income for housing. Of households with income 30 percent of median income or less,
563 (75 %) paid more than 30 percent of their income for housing, and 509 (68 %) paid more
than 50 Vercent of their income for housing.
A greater percentage of renter households than homeowner households with incomes between
31 and 80 percent of median ircome or less paid more than 30 percent of their income for
housing. Of households with incomes less than 30 percent of median, a greater percentage of
homeowner than renter households paid more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
Table 24]
TABLE 24: Low and Moderate Income Households with Housing Problems by Type of
Housine Tenure
Income Lewd/ Number Number of HHs Percent HHs Paying Percent HHs Paying Pe+ceot
Housing Tenure of HHs with Housing of ToW 30% of of Total 50% of of Total
Problems Income Income
30% of 752 574 76% 563 75% 509 68%
Median Income
Homeownership 322 252 78% 252 78% 226 70%
Rental 430 322 75% 311 72% 283 66%
31.50% of 744 564 76% 564 76% 265 36%
Median Income
Homeownership 388 227 58.5% 2,27 58.3% 144 37%
Rental 356 337 95% 337 95% 121 34%
51-80% of 1,971 1,065 54% 1,030 53% 217 11%
Median Income
Ho 1,034 488 47% 488 47% 204 20%
Rental 937 577 62% 342 58% 13 1%
80% of 3,467 2,203 63.5% 2,157 62% 991 29%
Median Income
HomeownenWp 1,744 967 35% 967 55% 574 33%
Rental 1,723 1236 72% 1,190 69% 417 24%
ua,r ' awm 7, rats J Mae
According to the Census Tmospoetation Planning pine (CPAP), there Ware 35,421 people
Who reported wmldsg in the city Of Plymouth in 1990, and approximately 5,500 (15.5 %) of
these workers lived in do city of Plymouth. Using the census figures, the jobs can be bnloen
down by the wages eawed by each walker:
TABLE 25: Barmim p
ZME1000 Rao s
of FS on=
Nvmoe: d
weerau
Woriisg
As ams d
Told
In Plymouth, IM
CeaMM"We C .eINumberIMI -
2,512 7'Si5,000 2,512 7%
5-10,000 3,141 9% 5,653 16%
10-15,000 4,088 12% 9,741 28%
15.20,000 5,542 169 15,283 "SM25.0010 4,681 13% 191964 57%
M30.00D 4,146 12% 24,110 69% 530.351000 3,068 95 27,178 78% M0.000 4,712 1381 31,810 91.575A002,188 6% 34.078 9781Irm1,343 4S 35,421 100%
mow: ,sir aldol -itm*orld" 11120 ft F*Cbw
A workers earnings an not necessuily the same as the income of that workers household, so
it is difficult to cwmpan the earnings a person can make at a job in Plymouth to the cost of
1100f8 in the City. A bousebold may have mon than one person woddq and receivingwagesOrmayhaveincomethatdoesantcomefromwages. Because of then factors, the
wages awed by ono worker at an job will likely undesesduaft what a household awe in
total and d don what it can at%nd to pay for housing.
The fact that 83 percent of the people who worked in Plymouth in 1990 commuted fiOm other
communities could indiate that housing oppozpmities for Plymouth workers are limited. It is
udmown how mast' Of these workers wane unable to live in Plymouth because of housing
costs and whether or not they would have chosen to live in Plymouth U iou ft costa wenlower. People base the decision regarIft where to live on a number of hotors other than
Pity to amployment. A abort cc'smute firm a nearby community may be acceptable to
some households who boo chosen to live in a community other than Plymouth. In 1990, 36
P=M Of Plymouth wod= lived either in Plymouth or in a community adjacent to the City. An additional 16 peeoent lived in cities located next to the adjacent communities. Under this
expanded definition of the Plymoam community, 48 pereem of the people who wad d in
Plymouth in 1990 commuted from beyond the s wounding ane. While not as dgmrw m as
8310 C Put, this figura may still suggest that housing choices for workers an limited.[Thble271 (Table 1.29]
31.41 lao'X
mow: ,sir aldol -itm*orld" 11120 ft F*Cbw
A workers earnings an not necessuily the same as the income of that workers household, so
it is difficult to cwmpan the earnings a person can make at a job in Plymouth to the cost of
1100f8 in the City. A bousebold may have mon than one person woddq and receivingwagesOrmayhaveincomethatdoesantcomefromwages. Because of then factors, the
wages awed by ono worker at an job will likely undesesduaft what a household awe in
total and d don what it can at%nd to pay for housing.
The fact that 83 percent of the people who worked in Plymouth in 1990 commuted fiOm other
communities could indiate that housing oppozpmities for Plymouth workers are limited. It is
udmown how mast' Of these workers wane unable to live in Plymouth because of housing
costs and whether or not they would have chosen to live in Plymouth U iou ft costa wenlower. People base the decision regarIft where to live on a number of hotors other than
Pity to amployment. A abort cc'smute firm a nearby community may be acceptable to
some households who boo chosen to live in a community other than Plymouth. In 1990, 36
P=M Of Plymouth wod= lived either in Plymouth or in a community adjacent to the City. An additional 16 peeoent lived in cities located next to the adjacent communities. Under this
expanded definition of the Plymoam community, 48 pereem of the people who wad d in
Plymouth in 1990 commuted from beyond the s wounding ane. While not as dgmrw m as
8310 C Put, this figura may still suggest that housing choices for workers an limited.[Thble271 (Table 1.29]
TABLE 27• Place of iRe dde for Plvma ib Workers
COMM* Pimberdwarlsas F IS dTotd
Cmuoduff to PRYMOUth waebas
Pymadb
Cammmdtlm
SJ49 17%
Aq*"
Mapb 0mve 2,530 as
M ododa 1,226 4%
Now Hope 1.113 3%
001dm vaq 640 2%
Madba 258 0.9%
of= 193 0.6%
WAYMIS 123 0.4%
SUBTOTAL 11 M%
CNIm Neat to Arljaaot Cammmdtlm
Bm ftn Park 2.181 79
CW" 1.097 3%
St. Lode Prrk BSO 2.5%
ROOM 489 is
CorOocm 341 1'B
Omen 95 0.3%
Laos Labe 0.3%
77 0.28
SUBTOTAL LW 16li
Comabdve Sd"W 16AV 52%
All Od w Commwdda 15,5811 4891
TOTAL FOR ALL COb1MUN MS 32AN 1 100%
SomOe: 1990 Ceeme liampaouion Ph=dog Prekage
The variety of housing types available in the City improved during do 1980x. The City
has wodmd to expand housing available to persona in the later stages of the life cycle and
to pmvide low and moderate income homeownership opportunities.
Although median and average housing costa for the City aro high in comparison to costa
for the broader region, a breakdown of units shows there are affordable nub in the City
for households earning between 51 and 80 percent of median boom.
There is a greater number of .people who work in Plymouth who earn low wages than
there are Plymouth residents who earn this amount. There are fewer worim earning high
wages than there are residents earning high wages.
Although there are a sigoif cant number of jabs paying low wages is Plymouth,
Plymouth's proportion of low paying jobs is leas than that of either the developing suburbs
or the metropolitan region.
Plymouth's employment and housing patterns may indicate a need for mole affordable
housing for Plymouth wodm.
The city's housing stack is relatively am and in good condition. A small mmlber of
substandard units exist in the southern portion of the City.
U
3
Prinrkw Maeda SumtIlarw HUD Table 2 ..;
ftgo a INS Consolidated Plan
urban Hennepin County.
Of*
ITM
WrM314MA%M
A, N, nF
MATED.
jam=
ansa
C0914hudemp-M H H 111 1852 8,080000
Cost.BuXWPM H H L 2030 17,1M.000
Pkd--dDdodB H H m 10217 51.000,000
OverawAded m L L WA NIA
ROW Lqp
CA943urdsrP3016 H H Id ISO 1.200.000
CodSurdeRvIM H H m 20 400,000
Rw" Ddkft H H m 533 4.000.000
Ovarmowded H H m 305 15=000
Waft
Cod-Burdw= H m L 1733 2,200,000
Cod43urdwPGU% H m L Zile 7.800,000
Phlefeel Defemb H H m 5.490 21.5W.000
OverawAted L L L WA NIA
Co"umbmw=A
Cod4kffdwP50%
Omm
PhVdcdDdK%
OvwcvAded
M L L WA WA
H m L 3,208 23,000.000
H H m 9,163 90,000,000
L L L MIA
zw,
2&V Al^-- p .v a`
WAI
DOLIAFW , 4
Aro.Acmimb,
Oukesch Ausurnmat F@mCn IndMduds Persons vdspwwNeeds 12,000,000
N! M. 111
Emmomy3haftm Fmri§n Indbiduds ftwi , Spec' Nom& 25.6W.000
H m 111
Laaffiond 61 1T Faffffin IndWduds Pe I Vdspsm-, Me 11,000,000W]
H H H
Pm mm ft Supppodw Hooft FwrMn ncOdduds Puma wA4=W Nwft ISMOOO
H H H
Pwm@mM Houdrko Fwnbn ndWduds Pum vdSpeddNemb 17.000.000
H H U
ftgo a INS Consolidated Plan
urban Hennepin County.
Z/
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The purpose of this Plan Is to establish a Vaoess in the. City which ensures adequate opportunities, for
residents and interested representatives of local groups and organizations to be involved in malting
recommendations as to on of Community Development Block Grant funds.
The City will do me following:
Provide for and encourage citizen participation by persons of low and moderate income who
are residents of slum and blighted areas, sod of areas in which funds aro proposed to be used,
and provides for participation of residents in low and moderate income neighborhoods as
defined by the City. Currently the City bas no area of concentration of low and moderate
pnoonte residems, however the City will, in public notices in the City's official newspaper end
In the City newsletter, encourage participation by low and moderate income persons in tha
planning process. (son 04 below.)
2. Provide citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meeting, Worma[on, and records
relating to the City's proposed use of funds, es required by the regulaione of the Secretary.
and relating to the actual use of funds under the Community Development Block f&aot Act.
City staff will provide information to time citizens requesting it normally within 24 hours thea
the information is eaquestad, if such Information is not covered by data privacy requirements.
Coplea of such ioEormaion no available for 25 cams per copy. City staff will provide copies
of those HUD raphe eats, guidelines and constraints for the CDBG Program. City staff will
also provide copies of examples of similar proposals, if available.
Provide for technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate
income that request such assistanoo In developing proposals with the level and type of
assistance to be determined by to City.. (sea 010 below.)
4. Provide for public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions,
Including at Mast the development of needs, the review of peopos, activities, sod review of
program performance, which hearings shall be held ager adequate notice, at times and
locations eonvenleot to potential or actual beneficlues, and with accommodation for de
handicapped as follows:
City will hold a minimum of two public meetings each you to obtain citizens' views. One
meeting will be held in the summer months prior to the fell public bearing meeting to ger
citizens' views prior to any decision by staff as to their recommendation on use of CDBG
money. A second meeting will be held in the fail of each year when the proposed statement of
community development objectives and proposed uses of funds will be discussed ad a
recommendation will be developed to be forwarded to the City Council for its action. Notices
will be published at least ten (10) days in advance in the City's official newspaper. Agencies
requesting to be informed in advance of such meetings will also be notified ten (10) days in
advance.
Provide for a timely written answer to written complaints and grievances, within IS working
days where practical.
The City Is interested in meeting the needs of non-English speaking re"M and those who
have an impairment limiting their partition at public hearings provided off Is informed 48
hours or more In advance that such a resident will be In suandance at a public baring. The
City will provide an interpreter at We City's or make other provisions, a needed.
Minutes of all public Earings will be provided Including name of all attendees provided such
attendee wish to Identify themselves.
The City, in its public hearing notion, Abell inform chinas of the anticipated dollar amount,
program income expected (if arty). Progreso Income received for the providing year if It has not
baa rnllocated Of any), sod soy other income; In addition to the range of activities to be
undertaken including the Amount to be used for activities bmd tg low and moderate income
persons with both non-DBG and CDBG foods and minimise activities do would result to
displacement of persons. The City will provide to auk citizen sondes of these public
matings a written Memeot outlining the "a and levels of essistence the City will make
available (or require others to make available) to persona displaced by CDBG funded activities
should displacement of persons be considered.
The City shall puMkisb its proposed statement of community development objectives and
projected uses of funds annuslly In Its City's official newspaper prior to the public haft at
which the Fidel Statement is discussed and rea.;mmanded to the Plymouth City Council.
Shedd the City find it appropriate, the City may modify the Fidel Statement based on citizen
IWA. The satire Fidel Statement will be published in the City's monthly newsletter.
Should a substantial change result, i.e. any change in program activity resulting in =25.000 or
more imxase or decraee In that activity, the City .will inform 169 public In its official
newspaper that such changes aro contemplated and eittsana will be Iorase I of the public
baring where those changes will be aomblerod. Further. the City shall Inform the
Mlonpapolk HUD office of the changes and a description of nay changes adopted.
Should arty amendments be considered to the Citizen Participation Plans, citizen will be
informed In the City's official newspaper. They will be encouraged to participate by Attending
the meeting at which provisions or changes are to be considered.
10. Requests concerning program iaformation. --nivel assistance, meeting lima and dates,
special assistance for persons who do not spat English or may have other impairments, and
complaints or grievances should be directed to the following (Sty oflia:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Departmeso of Plaooia8 and Community Development
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone: 550-5060
Attachments:
1. Program Plan Development Process
2. Program Plan Development Assumptions
edbgprog)
Revised June 15,1994
3•
DATE: July 6, 1995 for Housing tit Re development Authority Meeting , 1995
TO: Anne W. Hurlburt, Bxewtive Director through Edward Go Supervisor
FROM: N k Dale, Housing Specialist YA11P.
SUBIBCT: PUBLIC EMARDIG ON THE REALLOCATION OF 1995 C01901UN1TY
DBVBLOPhMr BLOCK GRANT (CDBO) FUNDS
A public hearing is to be beld at this mating to consider the reallocation of 1995 CDBG funds from
one activity to soodw due to a rather significant increase in the demand for home improv
graodloan assistance. During the first six months of 1995, nearly $62,000 in grants were expended
in comparison with about the am amount mWeaded in W of 1993 and 1994. I anticipate a: much
as $90,000 in grants could be expended in the not six months depending on the availability of funds
and the availability of contractors. Another ten applicants aro at our waiting list and an not be
served until additional funding is available.
As some Commissioners may recall, about one year ago, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development was urging us to spend down our CDBG funds at a mora rapid no. Now we face the
reverse problem (challenge) of finding sufficient funding to meet the growing demand for both
housing rebeb dollars and for First Time Homebuyer assistance. Thio challenge is acceopWed in
view of Congress' intent of severely reducing CDBG fuodioS for 1996 and the closure of CDBG
funding for first time homebuyer assistance on September 30, 1995. On the positive aide, the recent
approval of our application for mortgage assistance under the Minnesota City Parton Program
MCPP) by the Minnesota Housing F o mer Agency (b1MA), will help to reduce the impact of the
loss of CDBG funding for potential first timm homebuyers in the City.
Considering the reality of reduced federal fuafmg, we have attested to direct applicants to other
funding sources. As example, Minnesota Hou=S Finanoe Agency PMA) has three home
improvement assistance programs depending on the moome of the homeowner. Another program by
the Sustainable Resources Center, provides for free energy audits, adding in:ul tion and other
essential energy reduction work. Information about these programs was seat with a letter to each
applicant on our 'pending applicants' list. All to of our current pending applicants qualify for 9
least one of these programs, however funding for these programs is also limited, regular loan
payments are required with sow, while others are quite restricted in terms of scope of
improvements.
At the am time we have experienced a sigaificant increase in the number of applications for our
home improvement grant/loan program, we have seen a higher than normal mortgage approval ratio
for our first time homebuyer applicants. When coupled with last year's board action to increase the
financial assistance from a maximum of S1S,000 to $20,000, this program was opened up to mom
people thweby drawing down our fund balance mole qukldy. Interest in this program has continued
high with 14 alless asldog to be placed on our brat time homebamrs Interest He since May 19. We
will be providing this list to those leaders approved for our AICP Program. Our First Time
Homebuyer Program fund balance is approximately $90,000 at this time. However, we boo 4
clients with mortgage commitments totaling $32,000 and two other clients who are wotldog had to
obtain mortgage commitments. The latter two, ff approved by leaders, would be eligible for
20,000 each for a potential total of $72,000 leaving that account with a balance of only SIS,000
leas administration costa.
Presently we have 16 active rehabilitation Smatilosn clients. Now of these homeowners would be
eligible for the hIHFA Defared Loan Program, two of the 16 would be Income qualified for
Sustainable Resources Center funding, five appear Income qualified for the hWA Revolving Loan
Program and all are eligible to apply for the hWA Great Minnesota Fix-up Fund. Many of our
current client could possibly •piggy-back• on can of three programs. However, since most would
need to make monthly baa payments for the hWA programs, they may be unwilling or floaocially
unable to apply. Should time be either a lack of response In applying for the MSFA programs or
insoMem bWA fumdiog, I recommend only essential home improvements be approved at this
time with other work deferred until 1996 funds aro available. These improvements would Involve
essential structural, eintrical and plumbing repairs, roofing, furnaces, water heaters and pmblk
hook-up to City water or sewer service. As funds are available, sump pump/gmund water drainage
unproven esss could also be approved.
At present, there Is a nod to either sewn more rehab funding to finish out the 1995 program year
or to reduce the rate of expenditures. I believe we an bold expenditures down in this program by
informing all current rehab clients that only assential home improvements can be done In 1995 and
tinct other work be deferred until 1996. Further, we will encourage epplianta to make every dbd
to pursue f nidiog from other sources such as hWA and Sustainable Resources Center. However,
it still may be necessary to request that the board provide additional funding should demand continue
strong and anticipated program lecome not materialize . Additioaal fimds could be made available
from & 1995 HRA tax levy, if needed. I will Worm the board at its August meeting of the current
status of this program.
It In eeoo®mended that the Board adopt the attacb,vd resolution reallocating 526,000 In CABG
funds to the Rehabilitation Granf/I.oan Program wkb $18,000 coming from the no Thos
Homebuyers Loan and Development Program and $8,000 frees the Cersdag+eary Fund.
Further, should the current first time homebuyer applies not and the September 30,199!
deadllns, any remaining Fleet Time Hamob yer Mands would be trande ved to rho
Rehabilitation Geant/I.oan program.
Ana
1. SRA Resolution
2. A Comparison of the First Time Homebuyer do Rebab Grent/Loan Programs
3. Rehabilitation Program
4. First Time Homebuyer Program
vos lab
ilial REBOU17SON 95-
RECONNMNDING REAIdACATiON OF FISCAL YEAR 199! COMbAUNPPY
DEVEL40p1 OW BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FONDS
WHEREAS, the demand for assielaooe to mda needed home improvemcm Ess
exceeded the fuoding available in the 1995 allocation for the City of Plymouth's
RebabMiadon GranNLoan Pm*mm; and,
WIEtBAS, unwcpeoded !bads aro available in the City's Fiat Time Bomdmyeas
Loan and Dowdopmeot Program and in the Contingency Fad; aid,
WHEREAS, on Jily 20, 1995, the Plymouth Hoodog and Redevelopment Authority
HRA) held a. public hearing to Provide the oppoipaity for intaated parties to
comment upon the proposed ralloadon of CDRO funds;
NOW 18>EWORH, BE IT RBSOLVED BY TIM HOUNNO AND
REDEVELOPMIM AUTHOREM OF THS CTTY OF PLYMOUTH, IOTA,
that the Authority recommends to the Plymouth City Coach dud It nalloats Brom the
1995 CDBO budget, $8,00 from the Condigeicy Fund and $18,000 from the Flo
Time Homebuyers Loan and Development Program .ta the Relubilimtiou Onodi oan
Adopted by the Plymouth Houaimg and Redevelopment Authadly on July 20, 1995.
A COMPARTSON OF TIM
FOIST TffM NONMBUYZR A all" GRANT/LOAN PROGRAM
July 11, 1995
CI.111T17'S SERV19D
IMI Time PM+, ..........AV climb nerved elope 1991RehabGrant/I.oan phVIM.,.............. 161 cileob Served SIM 1976
INCONZ LZWM BY BOUSINOLD SIZE
on Pleeuon
Two Penson
mP- I
your POISON!
Pivo POMM
SIR Pu
Sown FOUR
Mot Pam
Fleet Thos Homelmyer
28,150
32,150
36,200
401M
43,400
46,650
49,830
53,058
GENnAL.REQunum +1m
Rehab Graot/Lonn
21,420
24,480
27,540
30,600
33;460
35,520
37,920
40,380
Mohnum Amb: 025,000/boueebold for both preponag
Reece Re9uiremmts: MbIhM m of 9 months mldeaey pm ym forRdmb
or Pim butpre
t/Um Rvowol NWMMW for ft* Time Bomebuy. Oven t who Qve or work In P4=utb.
no come, Met served for Rehab Geanamoo pmgram
Fdbwh8 Peefenenoee given to neet Thos Bomebuyor Pe+aseam
I. Uwe or work to Plymouth
2. School age d Mm attend pb=utk eehosb
3. Curran* hold a pb=uth beard Seen g esri flcete
4. Pave or mm+e tsuft membM
5. Never owned a house vs. ownlog cos over 3 yam age
First Time Bomeb"m ftwom $ 537,000 since 1992RdmbGraotmesoPhWm915,652 sl:oe 1976
Rehabilitation Program
The first rehabilitation grant was awarded in 1976, and since that time, 154 grants have
been awarded (as of December 31, 1994). Statistics have been compiled on as many grants for
which information was available.
The.avemge grant size awarded to 154 homeowners is $5,546. The average income of
these homeowners, without adjusting for inflation, is $9,544. In the households served, there
have been 318 people with an average household size of 2.13 persons per household. The
average year of construction for the houses is 1948 (year of constriction available for 140
houses). And ole avelsge value, fon forty-five houses (again, not adjusting for inflation), is
48,406.
Household Types
One-person households received the most grants of any household size with sixty-ftve
grants (44%). Seventy-eight grant recipients (51%) have been elderly households (determined
from reported souree of income, i.e. households canting socia! security and/or with pensions).
Recipients have been primarily white, as 142 of the 147 households who reported their race
reported being white (97%). Thirty-six percent (36%) of recipient households have been
married couples while an additional 32 percent have been single widows or widowers.
Household Type
Grant Amount Household h mne Household.
sin
Year or
Constntetion
Value
Average 5,546 9,544 2.13 1948 548.408
Median 5.962 8,532 2.0 1951 47,800
Range 196 to:13,989 51,800 to 526,400 1 to 7 1856 to 1976 9,000 to S 109,900
Total 854.120 318 people
22 15%
N of applieatimts 154 146 149 140 45
with information
S 6 5%
Household Types
One-person households received the most grants of any household size with sixty-ftve
grants (44%). Seventy-eight grant recipients (51%) have been elderly households (determined
from reported souree of income, i.e. households canting socia! security and/or with pensions).
Recipients have been primarily white, as 142 of the 147 households who reported their race
reported being white (97%). Thirty-six percent (36%) of recipient households have been
married couples while an additional 32 percent have been single widows or widowers.
Household Type Number percent Homsebald Sin Number Percent
Elderly 78 51% 1 65 44%
Single Female -beaded, with 24 16% 2 38 26%
Children
3 22 15%
4 13 9%
S 6 5%
6 2 1%
7 1 1%
149 100%
Race f?'mmber Flow NOW Status Number FkreeM
Wb1le 142 97% Monied 63 36%
Made 2 1% Widowed 47 329E
Amedeam Indian 3 2% Diroraed 29 19%
147 100% single 13 9%
separated 7 5%
149 1009]
Twelve households have received mom than one rehabilitation grunt through the
program. Of these twelve households, ten received two grants and two received three grants,
totaling twenty-six grants (17%). Seven of the twelve households with more than one Stant
still received less than $10,000 from the program. Eight of the households were dogle
won -!w, and an additional two households became single between grants. All but one
household was elderly.
The number of grants closed in a year has varied from three to ftiieen. The average
household income, by year, has generally increased since 1976, as would be expected given
inflation. The average grant amount per year also shows a general increase over time although
it peaked in 1989 at $8,187 per household. The average household size has gone up and down
over the years from 1.7 to 3 people per household.
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Average Household Income by Year
118.000
118.000
5.14,000
112.000
110.000
19.000 '
8,000
4.000
12.000
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3.000.00
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1.000.00
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Average Grant Award by Year
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Year
90,000
80,000 '
1870
70.000
1960 60.000
50.000
1950 40.000
1940 590,000
20.000
1990 10,000
1920
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Drat 'Dime Homebuyer Program
The City -bas spent $495,300 through the First Time Homebuyer Program since it
began in 1991. Forty-three grants have been awarded at an average of $11,519 per household
as of October 31, 1994). Grant sizes have ranged from $3,000 to the maximum $20,000.
III price of homes purchased through the program has ranged from $44,500 to $118,500
averaging $74,571. The year of construction for these homes has ranged from 1920 to 1985,
with an average year of construction of 1973. The average household income for recipients
has boar $24,941 while the average household size has been 2.66 persons per household.
Funds Roan ad Nmnber of Grob
rWAL 5495,300 43 I
Grant gine Household Ineome Bowe Value Year Built . Householu
See
Arerage 511,519 $24.941. $74,571 1973 2.6
Median $10,000 $24,614 $79,400 1979
Ra =3,000 - S20,OOW $16,000 - $37,102 $44.500 - $118,500 1920-1985 l to
A I&W smut of $40.600 was made in the beguuung of the program in connection with the previous seeuerea
site homeowmtrhip program. The aun a maximum grant is $20.000.
Funding for the program has varied from year-to-year, based on demand. In 1994, the
largest amount of funding was expended, $218,000, and the greatest number of grants,
nineteen, were awarded. Also in 1994, the average gram size, $11,474, was the highest of all
years while the recipient households had the lowest average income and the smallest household
size.
1991 530.300 2 $25.150
1992 $149,000 l5 $9.933 2.67 525.200 $75,373
i993 $78,000 7 $11,143 3.43 $26.923 $86,700
1994 $218,000 19 $11,474 2.37 $24,006 $77,721
The largest number of grants, Maim, (37%) were awarded to female -headed
households with children followed by dual headed households with children, fourteen grants
3496); and single people, 8 grants (2096). The predominant family size has been two -person
households with twelve grants (29%) followed by a family size of three with eleven grants
2796). Thirty-seven percent (37%) of the structures purchased have been single-family homes
followed by 24 percent towohomes. Full-time employment was the primary source of income;
forty people reported working full-tste. Twenty-four percent (24%) of the people employed
worked in Plymouth, followed by 21 percent in Minneapolis, 12 percent in Minnetonka, and
the remainder in a variety of western and southwestern suburban communities..
Household Type Number Pkrcentnge Place of Number Percents.
Employment
Female-handed with children S 37% Plymouth 10Dual-boded with children 14 34% Minneapolis 9
24%
Smgke 8 20% Minnetonka S
21%
12% Dual-beaded without children 3 7% Wayzata 3Melo-heeded with childma 1 . 2% Now Hope 3
7%
41 100% St. Louis Pads 2
7%
S%
PWUEdea
BY Sine Number Peroentage
Prairie
Crystal
2 S%
1 8 20% Hopkins
2
1
S%
2% 2 12 29% Golden Valley 1 29631127% Edina 1 2% 4 6 13% Chanhassen 1 2% S 3 7% Brooklyn Park 1 2% 6 1 2% Bloomington 1 2%
41 100% 42 100%
Type of Structure Number Percentage b moete Soum Number PercattageSingleFamily1337% FTE 40' 70% Townhouse 10 24% PTE 8 14% Double
Cluster
6 IS% Child Support 8 1496
Condo
S 12% Other 1 2%
3 12% 57 100%
41 1*10%
220000
200000
180000
160000
140000
120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000
FIrst Time Homebuyer Program
Pbob Expushd Avenge lam m AVMP Vdmdm Av=p Grout
INIM ®ins iia
First Time Homebuyer Program.
City of Plymouth
1991 Units (2)
1992 Units (15)
1993 Units (7)
1994 Units (19)
As of December 31, 1994
266.03
4 265.10
26s.09
Co. Rd.
265.11
266.05. 36th Ave.
265.13 265.E
Co. Rd. 24
4 t
26th Ave 265.12
265.6
266.07 i
266.06
CO. 6
266.09 265.07
1991 Units (2)
1992 Units (15)
1993 Units (7)
1994 Units (19)
As of December 31, 1994
4
3400PLYMOOTSBOUI.EVARD,,IPILYMOUTH,TrII1T''53412;: y .
DATE: idly 14, 1995 for Housing and Bodrvelopment Authority Meeting of July 20, 1995
TO: Ana W. Ebdburt, gxecutive Meow
FROM: Edward L Goldsmitb, HRA Supervisor
SUUWT: Resolution Adopting Revised 1995 and 11996 HRA Program Budgets
City Staff' is currently in the process of developing the City of Plymouth's Fr. ;:card budget for 1996
Ed as neoeasaey proposing budget revisions for 1995. Budget proposals aro sdwduW to be
submitted to the City Council by August 1, 1995. The Council will adopt the City's preliminary taxlevees, including the HRA levy, for 1996 by September 12, 1996. The stair's budget dmfhs for the
MRA's three fiords are attached for review and approval by the HRA Board of Commissioners. A
narrative summary of each of the budget proposals follows aloug witb tabular and graphical
summaries on page 2 of this report.
Fund =, Ce®munity Devdopeaort Bods Grant (CDBG)
A mayjor issue for this budget is she amicipatod reduction in CDDG funding in the fa d L.*d for1996. Discissions in Washington have ranged from proposals that woad rerult in Plymouth
receiving anywhere fion 0 to 80% of its 1995 funding for 1996. Final approval of CDDG fundingbyCongresswillnotocowuntilthisfall. Curready: at Congressioad 19% budget resolution
recommends a 28% reduction in CDBG f nift nationally, fmm she 1995 appropriatious. For the
purposes of oho HRA 1996 budget it is assumed that she City will be eligible for $232,000, 7296 ofits1995Allocation.
An additional $5,989 in funding from the HRA Tax Levy fund has been included in this budget to
cove City administrative allocations for office suppllua, photocopying, rental of City equipment, City Center costa and DOM Processing coats that are attributable to the administration of the CDBG
programs, but would not be reimbu ved from the federal fuadiug. The revised 1995 CDBO budget
also includes $5,800 for these same items. 10 the 1996 budget, general administrative costa aro
budgeted at $46,000, with an additional $30,304 to be expeaM on direct administration of CDBG
program activities. These costs include approximately $1,170 for part of the cost to upgrade a
current clerk -typist position to a senior dot -typist position. M is necessary, in order to provide a
higher level of service from this position to mat the expanding functions of the EMA.
Because CDBG fielded actiritlm must be determined through the City's CDBG Citi>7m Participation
process, the 1996 budget does not identify expeadituies for specific activities. The use of the
193,170 identified as available for other CDBG activities in 19% will be determined duoggb the
Citizen Participation Process. This process for 1996 begins with the public mating to be held at the
July 20th Board meeting to discuss the use of CDBG funding, continues through the public hearingheldbytheBoardinthefallandiscompletedwiththeCityCouncilactinguponfleeBoard's
r000mmeadation after the public hearing.
B68UNITAL8
fnpmi 1M6 NBA hoFo odpb
Plop ad 1910 HRA peer R11a1.-
ON
wird31%
44% 1&
sides e
25%
272 274
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P . ar , Sdelp 61A81 41,106 71M OWN 11%
Prraod sawm Bodhr 12.67 HAD 17.717 07A N 2%
I.- W Nim LIN 7,600 1.60 46.86 is
C6emm omim 2RA17 111.66 287A66 41.286.021 68H
Coon Oo ft 0 1,600 0 41.00 etc
om. 40 0 0 .40 011
Told 42N.728 MUM 4779M 41,606,611 100.
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wird31%
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sides e
25%
HRA hsp 6ge ft= Tmb
000.006 — .
160.000
100.00 —
600.000
400.000
704000 - - - -
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1012 1987 1084 INS 1886
272. COBE
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J
NBA fnom s , -- Tni
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1882 1013 18D1 X886 1916
272.COBE 211,704 WAS 641.01 WAN 289,121
22LONOMB MAN 972A18 MAI 042.100 664681
234.0" 77189 121.787 ee.19 761,410 :!9,989
Told 11A31AB 111.49.907 41A SIM 41.771,714 11.604671
HRA hsp 6ge ft= Tmb
000.006 — .
160.000
100.00 —
600.000
400.000
704000 - - - -
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1012 1987 1084 INS 1886
272. COBE
1— 297,
sums
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J
Fund 233, Section 8 Housing AssiShmce Pnagra a Budget
no budge includes oxpeoilimses for the tenant rental assistance, personnel and Whod costs for
administering this program. All costa are covered with revenue from the federal government. The
budget assumes that the number of units in the program will remain relatively stable in 1996. V
HUD approves the HRA's application for additional units, a budget revision will be submiaed to the
Board. The $20,000 from Section 8 Reserves previously approved by the Bard for the Family Self
Sufiluiency program appears as 510,000 in both the 1995 and 1996 budgets. The 1996 budget costo
include approximately $1,170 for part of the cost to upgrade the current clerk4ypist positin to a
senior clerk -typist potion and $1,500 for Seei;m 8 FC Software for this position. Ibis is the same
position indicated in the CDBG budget. These expenditures are necessary to provide additional
back-up and support for the Section 8 program.
Fund 234, HSA General (Levy) Fund
The HRA Genaal Fuad is the only one of the MRA's three fundi that is exclusively funded with
local property tax revenues. The City is permitted to levy up to .0131 parent of the city's property
market value for HRA operations and activities, plus up to an additional .0013 percent for project
relocation expenses. Inst year the maximum amount that could be levied was approximately
400,000, wkb 5383,200 actually befog levied for 1995. The proposed 1996 budget of $385,971 is
a modest 3.06% increase over the 1995 amount. The calculation of the maximum tax ivy amount
for 1996 requires the 1995 property valuations from the County. These have not ys been made
available.
The largest expenditure in the 1996 budget is the $270,000 for real subsidies it Plymouth Towne
Square. Bared upon current occupancy data, a more accurate estimate of subsift costa for 1993 haslresultedinarevisionofthisitemfrom $275,000 to $248,160 in the 1995 budget. The redaction of
this Reda for 1995 more than off -sets the increased expenditures proposed in the revisions to the
1995 badge.
Personnel costa, including fringe b enefas, of $84,998 for 1996 are for the HRA Supervisor position
and for a temporary part-time intern position. The hiring of a temporary intern In 1994 was of great
bandit to the HRA in developing reports and analyses of affordable housing in Plymouth. As HRA
activities expand, the intern position is a very cost ed%ctive mama of obtaining additional assistance
to respond to ispw* and opportunities that will be facing the agency and the City. Mom specftkally,
the intan will provide assistance in developing the City's Housing Plan required by the Elm Creek
Cluster Planning process, and in responding to the Meropolkan Livable Communities Act, the
settlement of the Mimmeapolis Public Housing lawsuit and the HRA's Strategic Plan. A proposed
revision to the 1995 HRA Gonad Fund budge would make $3,530 available for temporary intern
salaries in 1995.
The General Fund budge also provides for incidental expenses for HRA activities that are not
covered by either of the other federally funded HRA budges. A revision to the 1995 budget would
provide $5,500 for furnishings and a personal computer for use by the Family Self4uf L*oq ase
mamager, when working in Plymouth City Center. This is necessary in order to fac Hoff the
Provision of web services more directly to Plymouth Section 8 clients, rather than at a site in St.
Louis Park. As in 1995, the budget for 1996 also contains $12,000 in contractual services for
J 'special studies'. This amount is proposed to be available for special studies or projects that the
HRA might wish to undertake during the year. Such activities could be related to potential
opportumidea for housing or comm cial redevelopment or other services related to low and
3
moderate income 6oueio8. As indicated is the previous discata dm of the CDW Fund budget, In
levy funds would provide $5.800 in a budpet reW*m for 1995 and $3.989 in the 1996 budget for
City administrative cost allocations that would not be n imbumd with fedemi funds. These costa are
budgeted In the CMD Program fund and reimbursed to the City with BBA tax Ivvy fiords. .
Thee will 88dn be a mbs mWd carry over of BRA general Fund balance at the cod of 1993,
esdmdW at about $258.000. Approximately $200.000 of this timd balance Is accessary in order to
PwAde cash flow during the Year uadl property tax mvemxea are received from the County in JulyandDecember.
I nosmmend that the BRA Board adopt the attached rmhdbU approvbS the mind 1996
Mm pets and the 1996 budgets and mmmmmdbg approvd by the Clty Coandl of the CDBG
bndpet sad adoption of a 1996 BRA prnpaety tax levy sufrAW to pro&= ria as
nquhvd by the BRA General aAWY) Fund and CDBG Pmp= buds"
Attaehmentsr
1, BILA Resolution
2. BRA Poach' Budgets
J
HRA RESOLUTION 95 -
APPROVING THE REVISED 1995 INCA BUDGETS AND THE 19% BUDGETS AND
n REOOhIME NDING APPROVAL OF THE CDBG BUDGET AND ADOPTION OF A 19%
HRA PROPERTY TAR LEVY SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE REVENUES AS REQUIRED BY
THE INCA GENERAL FUND AND CDBG PROGRAM BUDGETS.
WHEREAS, revised budget estimates of the expendiWeea necessary to operate the Plymouth HlWs
programs anti other activities fir 1995 have been presented to its Board of Commissioners; and,
WHER&kS, budget estimates of the expeodiftun necessary to operate the Plymouth MRA's
pmSmms and other activities for 1996 have also been presented to its Board of Commis; and,
WHEMM, the City Council of the City of Plymouth must approve the BRA's Community
Development Block Grant Fund budgets and authorize the amount of the HRWa property tax levy to
fund the BRA's General Pend budgata;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORiITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH that it approves the attached budgets
for its Community Development Black Grant Program, Section 8 Housing Assistance Program and
General Food; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that do aforesaid budgets be transmitted to the City Council of the
City of Plymouth with a recommendation tree the CouwA approve the budgets for the Community
Development Blick Grant Program and establish an HRA property tax levy for ram payable in
j 1996 that is adequate to provide the funding requind by the BRA's General Fund budget and the
City administrative allocations in the CDBG budget for 1996.
Adopted by the Plymouth Housing and Redvelopment Authority on July 20, 1995.
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City of Plymouth
HRA SECTI JN 8 FUND SUMMARY OF REVENUE
FOR YEAR 1996
FUND 233 I
1996 1996
1993 1994 1995 Actual 1995 Continued htaesesd
Actual Actuall Adopted Rome Estmd Service Service
Revums Revenue Rmmi 51311%1 Rovenoe Revsnoe ROHM
OTHER REVENUES
461M Interest Eemmps 435 4401 50 381 50 50
TOTAL OTHER REVENUES 435 4401 50 36 50 50 0
FEOERAL PROGRAM FEES
1.Arb Section 6 Rem Assist: Direct 445,765 476,559 478,559 114,436 416,400 425,000
di iiion 6 Rom Assist.-Port*W:ty 373,163 368,837 355.5601 140,624 332,400 330.00019,
509.00 See. 6 Admin. Fees - Oirect 771 77 0 52,315 57.020
515.02 See. 8 Admin. Fees - Portahiily 31,964 30.0991 29,820 11.361 41.1951 44,799
TOTAL PROGRAM FEES 65CA92 877,5721 664,0181 266.4231 642,310 856.019 O
I
OTHER
Com. from Retained Evoinp 0 01 4,869 0
TOTAL OTHER 01 0 4,889 0 01 01 0
FWO TDTALS 861,327 1 878,812 888,835 268,481 84!,360 856,889 0
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Pop 123
I, -
4dMm"
h:, .ZCTMR 5 BUDGET
FOR TEAR 1888
FORD ACTMTY
233.233 1888 1888 1888
1889 1881 1886 1895 Casiad ha aad Tahl
Add Aetwd A Radnd saaia Sara Roft
Egdm EmMm BOW BwdSatW 2i
891.00 Lag Taa DsdMV 402 148 200 200 171 171
897.00 Sae. S Rasd An'stasw 764,930 901,819 303.401 917,700 928,000 928,800
837.01 Sec. S Palle Ras An'sL 0 966,826 355,680 992,400 330 33UM
837.02 Sae 8 Pat4d Ram Aabl 0 81,508 102,950 98,700 89,000 88000
897.09 Sm 8 Pat4d Adak Fu 0 8,023 8,720 1%438 11,400 11,400
89800 Radd Cita EpL-" 1,288 1,298 1,340 1.340 1,400 1,400
47.00 Ode Ptasai s ABtadn 9,086 9204 9,200 9.100 9,124 3,424
854.00 Chr rAmw ASoeaian 1,101 1,600 1.500 1,600 1,576 1,675
BB2 00 SmW Am mmft 458 0 0 0 0
889.00 IhMM Eq 17 0 0 0 0
888.80 IRaaw 693 0 0 0 0 0
599.42 PmomWkdwd-FSSCasandc 0 0 0 10,000 1%000 10,000
TOTAL C09TUMAL SERVICES 781,016 787,546 803,859 samsB 51%755 0 81%768
u o ar
901.00 Lad 3.728 0 0 0 0 0- 0
Snot PC sdtwaa 1,600 1.600
TOTAL CARTAL OUTLAT 3,728 0 0 0 1,500 0 1,600
DEPARTMEOT TOTALS 892,815 599,881 1 W448 I 942,380 865,858 0 1 56%855
Pop 123
I, -
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City of P"Wo
NRA BENERAL HIND BUDGET RAX LEVVI
FOR VEM 1888
HIND ACTMTV 1 1896 1888 1,898
mm 1893 1984 1995 19951 Cmtkmd Immmd Tetw
Aetuol NO Adeobd Rw nd So Srrio Ro4otd
Emo—M Emft Be1mt Bedmt 80-41111 I!
PERSONAL SERVICES
801.0 bgdwsdrio 3,372j 21AGI 55,830 55,874 63,905 58,005
MM Twqwwy Strio 01 6=1 0 3,530 12,,1801 IZ490
803.0 Oortim 3341 1031 0 316111 0
708 28,0741 55,830 58,520 58,805 IZA1801 71,285
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
701.0 Offen Skw- 24 314 SMI 320 910 TM
MA Pr6tt'oy 8 potlfsAiq 7 0 1,00 20 216 210
703.0 Pmto0o 3941 895 1,00 9101 owl 980
704.0 Ph"oppig 01 IM 40 AIM AIM
751.0 PINIVIphV III 69 6O Sol 50 60
TOTAL MATEMALB A BUPPLIE9 425 1,20 2,80 1,930 1,930 G 1,990
CONrRa AL SffMCES
I
802.0 Loplfom IA13 3,204 6.006 5,000 5,00 5,00
810.00 Crttmt eemiw Z4811 60 12,000 12.00 12.000 12.00
81032 Sedwhmoftmod sbeidy 01 32,137 275A0 248,180 2710X.00 270,00:'
811.0 Er w- Tmiiq 0 48 1,00 B0 600 500
812A0 Caidrosm A Sndn 0 180 60 B00 1,000 1.00
819.0 Miopo 0 10 20 3O 30 30
818A0 So6K*dm A Momhordip 0 250 356 250 250
82200 Mofoam 67 9110 900 963 863
S" Lis iosrn 8 13 170 170 497 197
8200 GmpfropltdWwmn 75, 594 56088 6.00 6.7361 6.738
927.0 Ifrbm em pomoim 151 82 10 10 twi 10
MM P.EAa. 0 785 2,50Z500 2,894 2,891
9T0M P. I. C. A. 4 2,02 3,180 3,480 3818 3,818
891.00 Lep Toed abdit8 24 280 m 247 247
838.0 RWd E 0 1.2001 I.Mi 1.200 1,20
l+Io 129
IS
COY d
INA GENERAL RM BUDGET (TAX LEM
FOR YEAR 1080
RMACTMff 1888 lose 1,088
234290 Im to" 1888 1895 CoRdmod ieooeal Teed
A Ro, Serie Omp PAW"
B
80700 DetiftwungAlbeems 0 IAN 1,500 IAN 1,805
080.00 F AM Nmpmd 0 1,100 IAN 1,070 1,070
889.00 Ro al 6,312 56912 0 0
TJTALCONTRACTUAL SMCES 4mel 38,298 9166770 280,680 308,180 0 300,788
CAPITAL OUiIAY
00600 DlfafseW"AE ''L SAN 0
021.00 mummly b Eq 4=0 0 0 0 0
086.00 Ceoldto--OdwFwd 720,180 0 0
TOTAL CARTAL OUTLAY 720.168 0 0 66500 0 0 0
DEPARLtBEBTTOTALS 721.9p e666is !11.600 66,110 907603 121!9 178,883
l+Io 129
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I
34M iPi<.YMOUTH EOUWVARD; PLYMOUTH, MN ,SS447 '
DATE July 12, 1995 for Housing and Redevdqu" Authority Meeting of July 20,
1995
TO: Ams Hudburrt. Executive Director
FROM: Desire Hutt,Heusiog Technician though Ed Goldsmith, BRA Supervisor
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE SECTION 8 WATTTNG
I=, AUGUST 22 THROUON AUGUST 24, 1995
Finany, after three years, we are now ready to open up for applications to our Section 8
waiting list! Our currant waiting list consists of 38 familia - eight families that have a federal
preference and 30 families that do not. An families with a federal preferesoe will be oi%red
amid.
At this time, we still have ant heard whether we have been swarded additional eatificau s
from HUD, but I do anticipate that the Metro HRA will be absorbing at least 10 of our current
dinars by September. We have alio had a hullo memn r of certificates lately and sane
hoasisg authorities are opting to absorb sheets porting to their community instead of billing
us, than our waiting list is moving more quickly.
Our commrmiatioas coonfisator, Helen IaFave will be seadisg out a press release to the
a mdard sews media, including the minority rapers. I will dso be seadiag out notices to all
qmunW maoagen, Metrupolitas Iaformation lane, local housing authorities, Interfaith
Outreach, PRISM, and other service agencies that we communicate with on a regular basis.
An excerpt from the news release is a follows:
We will be aeaepdng requesu jbr appUcadm from Augm 22 *18h AuSm 24•
IM. In ander w apply. pemm nuar q=0 Jbr dx jhHmft Jedffd
pr4femras jar naval ambiance. ?lie prr,%rnoer are Asted In descen ng order of
pdto*.
AppOcarus dmt have been lnvrrhoundly dhpkW1= dxtr hoax, ane homeless
or lift In substandard hwebng
N
Appitanrt dit an paft more than 30 percent 41Iwdh' Lwpwfor mwfor at
hast 90dayt.
To quo*, gpplOam mutt hm totalfanfly lnaonrm of no mon din die fbHomft
an DWO. +1per= howtdmid (S17,850). 2parae homwJwtd ($20,400). 3pertae
hoNtehold ($22,950), 4-pmm hovtehold ($25.300). 'only dwe ftk paroae &M
an elderly or con negNett an apfaadem
Appttadart care be ngeaated by telephone, by kaft a dtratled rata matgge (24-
haat/day) by coMW (612) 309.3429 RDD/ 500 -MM) betwrae 12:01 am. on AMM
22, 1995 ad ll.59 p.m. on ANSNtt 24, 1993. ApppcWm w u be mdled by ANgW
29, IM. Anymm aft almANSNtt 24,15, f. will W be tan M appttadon.
I eea mmend that the Board reedwe and file this hdoeutioaai rWn.
House the
poor, sure;
the.fight is
over where
Dispersal plan
draws opposiflon
S*
MffBtBM*
ape IYarman Draper
Bvep with a wwtot&wd senlerneot
lousing over the Twin Citic arca,
m viungg dmmuna Of poor. mostly
ntrrto% Minne"dis reddens to
better in that city and
in the wtB be a daunting
Opppddop' s widespread, based in
Mon kar dot poor minorities will
m and
Somemy
ly..itts Mdk
y
sa=, Pt
housing o(their own widrout tackling
sonooro else's problem.
Thom cooeenu ballad over in a coin
tentious Minnespolis City Council
mating a week asp Fridar. and will
rise asap Tuesday when the council
takes up compromise language in o
The settlement includes a pledge
from the federal peprtment of
Halling and Urben bevebpmeot
HUD) fort 100 million.That mosey
will finance the dispersing of 770
units of innereity public hard
tbroushwt the city and suburbs It
aha w.0 linano rent subsidies Por
another 900 bw.incono 6ousdolda
But how the settlement will tramMa
Into a workable reloation &o b
undw — at least for now. is aa -
petted to oke years to work out do
decile. Minneapolia (Sty Council
members themadves dispuc where
such housing should g0.
Some council members oppose pub
ting it in Meir own wards
Homing continued an pose BA
f
Housing/ 80 poor .families to be moved
Coatlaasd from page IA
The city also mustpersuade dozens
of subufia to lend a hand.— win,
thing many suburbs have historically
been reluctant to do. And because
they weren't part of. the lawsuit,
they're not twund by its settlement.
Suburban cooperation may also be
undermined by the Minneapolis
council'sfailure to reL.h consensus
on how serious it is about dispersing
residents within its own borders. The
council's approval of the settlement
binds it to move 60 poor fimilies to'
middle- and upper-income neighbor-
boods. But the council split over dis-
persing people as part of a broader
debate on housing philosophy.
That isn't lost on suburban officials.
If they don't want them, how can
they, go out to the suburbs and ask us
to take them?' asked Mark Ulfen,
head of the Dakota County Housing
and Redevelopment Authority.
Some Minneapolis council members,
especially those whose wards are on
the city's fringes, worry that moving
in poor people will degrade their
neighborhoods. Still others question
the city's redistribution of the poor
use they argue that it would take
pressure off suburbs to accept their
share. And some question whether
adopting a policy to disperse people
wit fin Minneapolis will change
much ofanything
That's because dispersing housing for
poor people has been official city
policy since 1982. But it hasn't
changed much where poor people
live.
van sections of Minn
virtually free of sub
That fact is revealed
I Department figura.
wain{ maks up leas
of all units do every rte,
it one south of Lake ;
one neighborhood m
iv. lt's hiss than 1 nen
I leu than 1,0 percent in another 20.
But 5`4 iied. housing comprises
40 perolot or.mme of all boost in
the Near North and Sumner -Glen.
wood•s'teighb6ftodti and most than
30'pei6i:ht in Codar-Riverside.
AtrodemR "U1 'documented- the
damaging effect of living amid over.
whelming poverty. But the will to
more evenly distribute thaIspoverty
has been napped by fear in some
quartan over the impact on stable
nefglrbcrhoodi
YfeWt6c discussion we had last
Fd&y. [May 26] was one of the ugli.
es( council meetings I've been to...
said Minneapolis Council Member
Joan Campbell, who supports dis-
p
Mrning
people. Her University of
innesota- mss ward• includes con.
centrations of subsidized housing.
This is an issue that cuts people to
their core."
At that meeting, the council voted 7-
6 to send the mayor's housing p .110-
pies back to a committee for further
policy discussion. But some of those
who opposed her list coy that theirresistanceisn't about racism or cles-
sism, but that it's because they arc
thinking issues through more cam.
fully.
Council Member Lisa McDonald's
ward — generally east of Lakes Cal.
houn and Harriet — has one neigh.
borhood of concentrated subsidized
housing and five with little. She's
willing to accept more, but she said
that such housing needs to be well.
designed and that no part of the city
should accept a greater share than the
metropolitan avemge.
In the seven -county metro arca, sub•
sidized housing makes up 3.8 percent
of all housing. That figure avenges
3.2 percent for Hennepin County
outside Minneapolis. But a substan-
tial portion of the subsidized housing
in the suburbs is for the elderly,
which doesn't elicit as much opposi-
tion a housing for poor and minor.
ity families.
Sayles Belton's propoied housing
principles are intended to protect and
improve the city's housing stock,
while giving a better choice of loca.
tions and a variety of housing styles
to residents ofall income keels.
She's trying to assure the Minneapo-
lis school board that the city is com-
mitted to leu segregated housing at
the same time that the .`-nrd is de-
bating whether there shot,.) be less
mandatory busing for desegregation
and a return to community schools,
as Sayles Belton wants
Howwegothere
Multiple factors have led to the sepe.
Clocation of subsidized housing
Some were conscious decisions, such
as the building of four large housing
projects along Olson Memorial Hwy.
People using rental subsidies have
some choice to where they live, but it
is narrowed by the availability of
rental property and federal ruin lim-
its ng the amount they can spend.
And when the city buys individual
homes in neighborhoods under a
scattered -site plan, its budget stretch-
es further if it avoids exclusive areas
An attorney representing public
tent with what the city has aaggreeedd to
in the decree," he said. "1'mltopeful
when cooler heads prevail, the coun-
cil will acknowledge that not only is
thispolicy, but they've agreed
to thrs "
We can't escape the issue, said
Thomas Hoch, deputy executive di- '
rector of the Minneapolis Public
Housin* Authority. "If we don't ad.
dress this, our kids will address this.
he said. "But it will probably be a
much worse situation.
Hoch is optimistic about a resolution
to the issue but concedes that getting
the suburbs to participate in any plan
to «settle poor Minneapolis resi.
dents will be hard. So far, those talks
have been short on specifics about
what exactly the suburbs will be ex-
pected to do.
According to Hoch, none of the sub.
urban housing officials has indicated
how many scattered -site homes, sub.
sidized apartments or small public
housing developments each might be
willing to accept, or whether the sub.
urb would be willing to participate.
Some suburban officials say they
don't m:':! helping And the intent to
provide suburban housing opponu.
nRies in scattered sites or small clus-
ters may make it more palatable to
people who would resist large proj.
ects of poor Minneapolis residents.
But those officials have found public
housing for their own residents to be
controversial enough not to mention
Me displaced poor ofthe central city.
Hoch says he knows that fear of poor
minority residents moving in is an
underlying issue that will drive some
of the suburban opposition. "Clearly,
there are issues of nee and class
involved," he said. "I don't have a
prescription for how we address that.
That's a national problem."
A carrot and 9&*
Donald Schneider is community de.
velopment director of Columbia
Heights, an inner -ring Minneapolis
suburb that has acquired some of the
deteriorating housing and crime
problems of the antral city. "We'd
rather take care of our own than take
on low-income residents from Min-
neapolis," he said.
Others are wnndering aloud why they
have to help solve Minneapolis'
problems "We aren't defendants in
this lawsuit, yet it appears that the
lawsuit settlement is asking the sub.
urbs to bear a significant part of the
responsibility for this past discrimi-
nation," said Dakota County's
Ulfers. "That's problematic in my
mind."
housin; residents, Timothy Thomp.
son, said he's concerned by the coun- For suburban politicians, the key Inc
cil's delay on adoptin; dispersal lea s tor is what their constituents want,
principle..•:'[ don't think fit's consis- and plenty don't want public hous- z..... .. .
House the
poor, sure;
the fight is
over where
Dispersal plan
draws opposition
t o0 Namno umn
Even with a court-ordered settlement
Moons over the Twin alio ora,
moving eouana of poor. mads
misionty Minneapolis residents to
better nei0b rboods in t6st city od
In the wburos will 1, a daunting .
task.
Opposition' is widespead, lensed In
croft. fi:ar'tltst poor mfnoritia win
bpring with dwm mm crime and da
ti • ba0 p
Sme myp
tta`
p cagy of poverty and dewioa ughouse
elx
sr
t tacidmg
the Mint"is NAACP that
Minnapolis and fbdeal ad
too much FMk h=
01"'
usieg i`
minority4mulneled para of the city.
The settlement Includes o pit*
from the federal Department of
Hous000wlartaUrbanDevebpnteet
will fins
rel ie dispersing of 77
units of fever -ft public .hood
el`ha0ryenwesbklus
another 9011 k w.intwrne houseltoWs.
But how Ute sculement win tmmbte
Into a workable relocation plan Is
unclear — at least for now. les a-
pected to take yon to work out the
detells. Weapons City Council
members Ommd a do w when
such housing shouts go.
Some council members oppose pus.
ting it in thdr own walls
How continued on page SA
Now will the housing settlement work?
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dtealminallon le rsull h wR moble
mddmo d hundreds a uNte b
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Oouraee U.B. oevei I d end taben Osrstrpmna:
em.d; tawsue seteerMt is t meo Harrw Nobda I
iog dumping ground for the lion's dune HUD mot have o'dick ready, too 1 ,
of the housing. "We'll take our fbir Shown Huddeby, HUM dirator of
Our people in our community . shoe, but we don't want to take communittyy pWmisg and developyy • ;
would frown on this sort of diuribu, more than our fair shoe just benne meat far IN' said commvol- .o,. .
tion of public housing in the metro others might not be willing a do $ tie too doa might be•,A •Iarae," aid Iakr4k Mayor Duane or might act have We means to do shut om Bother HUD proprms. ' o p'
2aun. "it would take away Aum any lt," she mid.req
polieia and initiatives we make to , Hoch' agreed this snare oommuoitleya
govern our own community. They Deni communities to Arte will hove to be predded "1 >bioyoo
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