HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 06-03-1985 SpecialMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
Go JUNE 3, 1985
The special meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
was called to order by Chairman Del Erickson on the 3rd day of June, 1985 at
6:30 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 Neils, and Rod Hillstrom. Also present were Planning
Director Tremere, Housing Specialist Dale, and City Clerk Houk. .
ABSENT
Commissioners Gerry Neils and Harold Bakke
MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Pat Neils, seconded by Chairperson Erickson, to
approve the minutes of the May 6, 1985 meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, two ayes. •_ommissioner Hillstrom abstained.
SECTION 8 PROGRAM SELECTION OF AN AUDITOR
Associate Planner Dale stated that the low proposal for auditing the Section 8
program came from John S. McCarthy of St. Paul. He was highly recommended by
the HUD office. The firm that conducted the last audit had the high proposal
this year.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Pat Neils, seconded by Commissioner Hillstrom,
to adopt HRA RESOLUTION NO. 85-06 APPROVING THE FIRM OF JOHN S. McCARTHY AS
THE AUDITOR OF THE PLYMOUTH HRA FOR THE PERIOD JULY 19 1983 - JUNE 309 1985.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
SCATTERED SITE HONE OWNERSHIP PROGRAM REPORT
Planner Tremere presented an overview of the improvements to the Glacier Lane
house. The Hennepin Technical Center cannot take part in the landscaping as
planned. He is hoping that a community group can be interested in doing the
work if the City purchases the trees and shrubs. Chairman Erickson indicated
there would be some advantage in having a qualified nursery do the entire
job. Then there would be a warranty with the nursery stock. Commissioner Pat
Mils stated that the problem with that approach is that the HRA would not
have any control over the maintenance of the trees once the home is purchased.
Planner Tremere stated that the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) has
annually requested information on the City's interest in mortgage financing.
Builders in the community, in previous years, have shown no interest, so the
HRA hasn't pursued the program. This year Dean Johnson has asked if the HRA
would help him initiate the program in Plymouth. The program would provide
mortgage money for first time home buyers. The maximum the HRA could apply
for would be $2,000,000, of which the HRA would want $200,000 set aside for
the SCdttered Site Home Ownership Program. The deadline for making
application .is June 20.
HRA Special Meeting
June 3, 1985
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Discussion followed on whether the Council would have to approve this action.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Hillstrom, seconded by Councilmember Pat
Neils,: to adopt HRA RESOLUTION N0, 65-07 RECOMMENDING THE PLYMOUTH CITY
COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR
THE MUNICIPAL FIRST TINE HOME BUYERS MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM for up to
290009000, with a set aside of $200,000 for the HRA's Scattered Site Home
Ownership Program.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Pat Neils, seconded by Commissioner Hillstrom,
directing staff to solicit interest from the Development Council through Mr.
Berger and from Novak -Fleck specifically, if they are not members of the
Development Council, to get additional indications of interest; and a letter
of intent from Dean Johnson with respect to financing the up front costs,
bearing in mind that the City does not intend to pay any of the advance costs
associated with this project, other than those associated with the $200,000,
if there is no cption; that the staff prepare a comprehensive memorandum for
Council consideration when this is placed on the Council agenda June 17
reflecting the attorney's opinion that the HRA may undertake this without
Council approval.
Notion carried, three ayes.
Planner Tremere stated that he has received oral authorization from Hennepin
County to "roll over" the proceeds from the sale of the first house in Glacier
Meadows for the moving and rehabilitation of the other two sites.
REHABILITATION OF PRIVATE STRUCTURES - UPDATE
Associate Planner Dale presented a map
hones had used rehabilitation funds.
monies which he expects to use before
applications on file at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
showing the areas of Plymouth .in which
There is over $6,000 left in Year X
the funding year ends. He has four new
Planner Treivere verified that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for senior
citizen housing in downtown Plymouth will be ready for mailing this month and
reflects the changes requested by the Commissioners.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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