HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 05-02-1983MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
40 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
MAY 2, 1983
The regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held. on the 2nd day of May, 1983 at 6:40 p.m. at the City
Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of
the authority were present: Commissioners Gerry Neils, Pat Neils, Rakke, and
Erickson. Commissioner Pat Neils joined the meetinq at 6:45 p.m. Also
present were: Manager Willis, Associate Planner Dale, Director of Planninq
and Community Development Tremere and City Clerk Houk.
ABSENT
Chairman Hillstrom
MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Gerry Neils,
to approve the oinutes of the March 7, 1983 meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, three ayes.
EXTENSION OF SECTION 8 PROGRAM
Associate Planner Dale reported that he has been directed by HUD to submit a
letter to them requesting a new Section 8 contract which would extend the
Section 8 program until December 31, 1984. He submitted the letter,
Indicating the status of Plymouth's program in December, 1982, on April 18 and
Is awaiting a reply.
SELECTION OF AN AUDITOR
Associate Pidnner Dale presented a list of a number of auditors recommended by
HUD to conduct the Plymouth HRA Section 8 Program audit which is required
every two years.
Commissioner Gerry Neils suggested that the City of Plymouth's auditor be
hired to do the audit because of his familiarity with the City.
HUD requires that three proposals be obtained for selection of an auditor.
Associate Planner Dale stated he would have these at the next HRA meeting for
final selection.
ELDERLY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
Associate Planner Dale reported that there are some specific options the City
and/or HRA may take in future development of the senior citizen site. These
are: 1) non profit sponsorship; 2) profit sponsorship; and 3) turn -key. He
briefly explained each option.
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Commissioner Gerry Neils suggested another option, Industrial Rev;,nue Bond
financing, be explored for the elderly housing development.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Pat
Neils, that staff be requested to provide information to the Authority on the
financing cost differences that they would project for Section 202 fundin4
versus IRB funding.
Motion carried, four ayes.
It was suggested that the application information necessary for Section 202 be
obtained so the Commission and staff knows what type of information will be
required at the time of application.
ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF VND AND/OR DWELLINGS
Associate Planner Dale stated that the acquisition and improvement program for
land or dwellings which the Commission approved at its last meetinq is
proceeding. Documents have been prepared and are being reviewed by the City
Attorney. There is no specific timetable for the project, but he submitted a
tentative schedule covering a 12 month period from July 1, 1983.
Discussion followed on the types of property which would qualify.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner
Erickson, that the staff, for the program of housing acquisition and
rehabilitation for sale, look for targets of opportunity such as houses under
duress, those not meeting Code requirements and potentially under demolition
or rehabilitation orders, or dwellings that are in a state of decline in land
fit for development for the purpose of solving an existing community problem
and at the same time provide moderate income housing for sale.
Motion carried, four ayes.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Jobs Bill - Commissioner Gerry Neils asked if a program could be put together
to provide part or full time employment for inmates of the County workhouse
using funding from the President's recently signed fobs 81.11.
Manager Willis stated he will get in touch with the authorities of the various
agencies to determine the feasibility of a program..
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Section 8 Tenant Problems - Associate Planner Dale reported on several
problems currently being experienced with Section 8 recipients. This was for
the Commissioners' information in the event follow-up action is required.
Plymouth Apartments - Associate. Planner Dale provided a list of all the
apartment buildings in Plymouth along with the date they were build, number of
units and rent rates.
Lesttr from PACAC Chairman - Associate Planner Dale provided a letter from Ray
aohnson, Planning. Area 2 Citizen Advisory Chair, advising that the City's
proposed Community Development Program has been approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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