HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 05-12-1986MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
iHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
MAY 12, 1986
The regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
was called to order by Chairman Del Erickson on the 12th day of May, 1986 at
6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers .in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota.
The following members of the Authority were present:: Chairman Erickson,
Commissioners Dave Crain, Gerry Neils, and: Harold Bakke. Also present were
Assistant Manager Boyles, Planning Director Trenere, Housing Specialist 0aie,
and City Clerk Houk.
ABSENT
Commissioner Rod Hillstrom
MINUTES
NOTION was made by Commissioner Bakke, seconded by Commissioner Neils, to
approve the minutes of the March 10, 1986 meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, four ayes.
ELDERLY HOUSING SITE, REPORT ON RFP SUBMITTALS
Planner Tremere explained some of the reasons why many developers did not
submit a proposal. for the senior citizen site. He recommended that they wait
until the City's financial consultant reviews the proposal and makes his
report, which is expected in 9une, to decide whether or not to go ahead with
development of the site.
Ceminissioners discussed various options for the development of the site.
Commissioner Neils urged that thh HRA consider the sale of the site with the
return of grant funds to HUD. The HRA's purchase of the site with local funds
for later resale to a developer seems more feasible. He believed this
approach merited strong consideration inasmuch as the HRA could then establish
Its own guidelines as to the percentage of units that would be affordable to
low and moderate income renters as well as establish the standard as to what
consituted low and moderate income.
Comissioner Crain wanted to know how much better a pro3ect could be achieved
if, following Commissioner Neils' suggestion, 25% of the renters be in the
low/moderate income category versus HUD's requirement of 51%. He expressed
concern over developing the site in four phases and allowing. the amenities to
be left for the final phase. This approach could leave the development
without amenities for a long time or perhaps even end up with *he amenities
eliminated.
is Commissioner Bakke stated that a developer should be able to produce a
workable project when the land was free.
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May 12, 1986
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Chairman. Erickson wanted to discuss other alternatives with Stuart Corp. and
have them look at such options as the Commissioners had discussed.
Staff was directed to continue discussions with the developer.
SCATTERED SITE HOME OWNERSHIP PROJECT, PROGRESS REPORT
Planner Tremere stated that one of the keys to the program's success was the
involvement of the Wayzata Bank and Trust Company. He thanked Daryl Clark and
Kathy Ahlstrom for their support and effort on behalf of the project.
MOYION was made by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to
adopt HRA RESOLUTION NO. 86-07 COMMENDING THE WAYZATA BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE SCATTERED SITE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Discussion continued on wheth:.-r the HRA wants to continue the program with
another site, the amount of the fees involved, and when the landscaping would.
be completed on Glacier Meadox...
SECTION 8 PROGRAN UPDATE
Associate Planner Dale reported that all 67 Section 8 certificates are in
use. He stated there is a continuing problem of escalating apartment rents.
He has been in contact with the HUD staff on tow to resolve the problem.
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM UPDATE
Associate Planner Dale reported that there are ctirrently four homes undergoing
home improvements and seven home owners who have made application with work
likely underway sometime this spring or summer. The May/9une Plymouth on
Parade contained an article to encourage lower I"come homeowners to consider
the program and he has received seven calls as a result. A slide show on the
program has been developed which he plans to put on video film for showing on
cable channel 7.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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