HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 05-06-1985MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
0 MAY 69 1985
The regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
was called to order by Chairman Del Erickson on the 6th day of May, 1985 at
6:36 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota.
The following members of the Authority were present: Chairman Erickson,
Commissioners Pat Meils, and Gerry Neils. Also present were Planning Director
Tremere, Housing Specialist Dale, and City Clerk Houk.
ABSENT
Commissioners Harold Bakke and Rod Hillstrom
KINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Erickson,.
to approve the minutes of the April 1, 1985 meeting as submitted.
Notion carried.
SECTION 8 PROGRAM..REPORT
Planner Tremere stated that the addition of 20 more Section 8 certificates
would require additional staff.
Discussion followed on the time necessary to manage the Section 8 program and
the number of applicants still waiting for a. certificate.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Erickson
that the HRA recommend that the City seek .20 additional certificates with
the assurance that the Council approve the requisite staff additions proposed
by the City Manager.
Discussion continued on how the HUD funding was broken down, how much the City
unoerwrites the HRA functions, and the poss±hle use of other staff to take on
some duties. Staff was asked ti determine how much, in terms of
administrative dollars, the HRA receives from the federal government to
administer the various HRA programs.
Notion carried.
SCATTERED SITE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM REPORT
Planner Tremere reported on various methods of financing the sale of the
scattered site homes including the current MHFA program.
Discussion followed on what the qualifications were, the fact that three
applicants did not qualify for the home, how to solicit more applications, and
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the proposed cost of the landscaping.
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May 6, 1985
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NOTION was made by Commisbioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner
Erickson, to adopt HRA RESOLUTION NO. 85-02 AUTHORIZING LANDSCAPING AND
DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION ON LOT 19 "GLACIER MEADOWS".
Motion carried on a Roll Call. vote, three ayes.
Discussion continued on the purchase of two additional homes for the "Glacier
Meadows" site, the cost of moving them., and the cost of the landscaping and
excavating.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner
Ericksono to adopt NRA RESOLUTION NO. 85-03 DIRECTING STAFF TO PURCHASE AND
RELOCATE HOUSES AT 13304 ARTHUR STREET AND 250 COUNTY ROAD 619 MINNETONKA TO
LOTS 2 AND 3, GLACIER MEADOWS.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING SITE REPORT
Housing Specialist Hale submitted a. draft of the Request for Proposal (RFP)
for the senior citizen housing site.
Planner Tremere pointed out that there are federal requirements for this type
of development that would be in effect for 12 years. These mandate that at
least 51% of the units would be within Section 8 income guidelines. Planner
is Tremere indicated he would obtain further clarification from the HUD area
office if the 51% criteria relates to number of dwelling units or number of
persons living in the develoment.
Discussion continued on the selection criteria for the developer of the site.
Commissioners directed that staff delete all reference to "points" from the
Selection Criteria element of the RFP. Also, Commissioner Gerry Neils stated
an item 95 should be added as follows: "Provision for facilities such as
congregate dining, meeting rooms, and health care services."
It was also directed that the participation items on page one should be
designated as public improvements required.
Planner Tremere stated that the funds from the federal Section 202 program
would not be possible for Plymouth at this time due to the very low funding
level and the lack of the service amenities around the site.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner
Erickson, to adopt HRA RESOLUTION NO. 85-04 APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
AS AMENDED.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
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Regular HRA Meeting
May b,. 1985
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UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
Planner Tremere stated the HRA received three proposals to update the Housing
Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The lowest responsible bid was from Bee
and recommended the commission approve the bid, not to exceed $14,000.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded. by Commissioner
Erickson, to adopt HRA RESOLUTION NO. 85-05 RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT WITH BRW FOR THE UPDATING OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Secretary
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