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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYNOUTH, MINNESOTA
MARCH 7, 1983
The regular meeting. of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held on the 7th day of March, 1983 at 6:35 p.m. at the City
Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The followinq members of
the authority were present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners Gerry Mils and
Erickson. Also present were: Assistant Manager Boyles, Associate Planner
Dale, Director of Planning, and Community Development Tremere and City Clerk
Hoak.
ABSENT
Commissioner Bakke. Commissioner Pat Neils was attending a City Council
meeting to interview candidates for the Board of Zoning and Appeals.
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It was moved by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Erickson,
to approve the minutes of the 3anuary 31, 1982 annual meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, three ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINu FOR CDBG YEAR IX FUNDING
Associate Planner Dale stated that the public hearing is to receive public
comment and suggestions regarding possible uses of Community Development Rlock
Grant funds for the upcoming 9th funding year..
Chairman Hillstrom opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
No one chose to speak and the hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m.
The City has been informed that it can expect $170,826 representinq an
approximate 19% increase over the amount received for Year VIII. A transfer
of funds between programs can be accomplished during the year following a
public hearing.
Discussion followed on the amounts being allocated.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner
Erickson, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-02
RECOMMENDING ALLOCATION OF YEAR IX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth for Year IX will be in receipt of approximately
170,826 of Community Development Block Grant funds to utilize in such a way
as to assist low and moderate income persons; and, 0
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March 7, 1983
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WHEREAS, on March 7, 1983 the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
held a legally constituted public hearing to allow interested parties to
express their opinions; and,
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth
discussed ways the Community Development. Block Grant funds could be utilized
In accordance with federal guidelines;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Plymouth that the Planning Area Citizen Advisory
Committee and the Plymouth City Council be recommended to allocate the Year IX
Community Development Block Grant funds as follows:
Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program
Acquisition and Improvement of Land and/or
Dwellings for purposes of eliminating blight
and neighborhood revitalization
Elderly Housing Site Planning and Site
Preparation Improvements
10 Planning and Program Development Activities
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
S 689000.00 ( 40%)
659000.00 ( 38%)
24,000.00 ( 14%)
13,826.00 C 8%)
S1709826.00 (100%)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CDBG YEAR. VIII REALLOCATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS
Chairman Hillstrom opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
No one chose to speak and the hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner
Erickson, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-03
APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF $349527 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CDBG) YEAR VIII FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY (830) ACCOUNT AND ASSISTED HOUSING
CONSTRUCTION (013) ACCOUNT TO THE CITY'S YEAR VIII HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM (565) ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, there are only very limited funds remaining for the CDBG Year VIII
Home Improvement Grant Program to continue serving eligible Plymouth
homeowners through 3une 30, 1983; and
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WHEREAS, the Plymouth Housing Rehabilitation Committee believes it has been
approving funding only for essential home improvement needs and wishes to
continue funding eligible homeowners to make necessary home improvements; and,
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WHEREAS, an amount of $23,916 remains unused in the Year VIIJ Assisted Housing
Construction project (013); and,
WHEREAS, an amount of $10,611 remains unused in the Year VIII Contingency Fund
830); and,
WHEREAS., a demonstrable need exists for additional rehab funds above and
beyond the $349000 originally allocated for home improvement grants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Plymouth that the City Council be recommended to
reallocate CDBG funds for Year VIII as follows:
1. That $23,916 Assisted Housing Construction project funds (013) be
reallocated to the Rehab Private Property Fund (565).
2. That $100611 Contingency project funds (830) be reallocated to the
Rehab Private Property fund (565).
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
PROPOSED CHANCE IN SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Motion was made by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Gerry
Neils, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.83-04
AMENDING SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2 OF ART*CLE III OF THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BYLAWS RE: MEETINGS HELD BY THE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the annual meeting and the regular meetings are held on the fourth
Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, this time and date conflicts with City Council -City staff meetings at
this time and date;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Plymouth that Section 1 and Section 2 of Article III
of the Plymouth. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Bylaws be amended to read
as follows:
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Authority shall be
held on thesame day as the first. City Council meeting in 3anuary at 6:30
o'clock p.m. at the regular meeting place of the A•!thority.
Section 2. Regular Meetings_. Regular meetings of the Authority shall be
held on the same day as thefirst City Council meeting of every other month
commencing with the month of March at 6:30 p.m. at the regular meetingisplaceoftheAuthority. The Authority may cancel any regular meetinq other
than the annual meeting.
Motlej, carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gerry Hells, seconded by Commissioner Erickson
to direct staff to prepare an agreewnt, have the City Attorney review it and
make recommendations to the HRA, so that the HRA is ready to proceed with the
Acquisition and Improvement of Land and/or Dwellings program when funds become
available.
Motion carried, three ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.