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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 09-25-1986MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 259 1986 A special meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, Minnesota was called to order by Vice -Chairman Harold Bakke on the 25th day of September, 1986 at 7:10 p.m. In the Cit} Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of the Authority were present: Commissioners Gerry Neils, Harold. Bakke and David Crain. Chairman Del Erickson arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also present were: Assistant Manager Frank Boyles, Planning Director Blair Tremere, and Housing Specialist Milt Dale. ABSENT Commissioner Rod Hillstrom. MINUTES MOTION was made by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to approve the minutes of the August 18, 1986 meeting and the September 10, 1986 pretermination hearing as submitted. MOTION carried, three ayes. Chairman Del Erickson arrived at 7:20 p.m. 1987 H.R.A. Fund Budget Recommendation Commissioner Crain expressed concerns shared by some City Counci.lmembers about how the City tax levy for the H.R.A. appeared to be used to subsidize the administration of the Section 8 Program. Planning Director Tremere explained in more detail how the Section 8 administrative fees do pay for the program's actual administration. There is a concern over how to make the other HRA programs more self-supporting. The Vn.ly source of administrative funds for the other programs is the Community Development Block Grant (COBG) program and the ad valorem taxes. Chairman Erickson asked staff if there were other fees that could be charged to the CDBG program to cover administrative costs. Planning Director Tremere believed that this would not be possible. Commissioner Neils stated that the HRA is not a substantial financial drain on the General Fund inasmuch as the City and HRA receive administrative fees for both Section 8 and the CDBG programs. Commissioner Neils questioned how much revenue from the ad valorem tax goes to administer each of the various HRA programs. Planning Director Tremere indicated staff could provide that information at a future meeting. There was discussion regarding CDBG and. Section 8 Programs and benefits realized by the Community. Commissioners heard comments regarding a survey on the. Section 8 Program from two apartment managers, Barbara Nafstad of Oakwood Apartments, and Judy Nelson of Alpinetree Apartments. They both urged the Commissioners to continue the program and stated they did have some very good Section 8 tenants thiy would like to keep. Plymouth'Housing Authority Minutes September 259. 1986 Meeting Page two MOTION was made by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Crain to adopt HRA Resolution No. 86-11 ADOPTING A 1987 PLYMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET with two amendments: 1. The current ad valorem tax for 1987 be reduced by $11,000 to reflect the additional projected Section 8 administrative fees for 1987.. 2. That a footnote be added to indicate $20,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds were allocated by the City, but are being administered by others for Daycare Support in 1987. MOTION carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract Renewal Housing. Specialist Dale explained the notice from HUD regarding the renewal of the Annual Contributions Contract. Chairman Erickson left the meeting at 8:1.0 p.m.; Vice -Chairman Bakke took the gavel. MOTION by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Crain to adopt HRA Resolution 86-12 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION. OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT with the amendment that the Resolution is to be effective only if the Plymouth City Council approves the HRA budget for 1987. NOTION carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Scattered Site Home Ownership.Program. Planning Director Tremere gave a brief Peview of what has taken place regarding this program since the last meeting. He it cated that Hennepin County has questioned the eligibility of two of the homeowners in the Glacier Meadows plat. At this time, staff is in the process of reviewing the matter and will be holding a meeting with HUD personnel and two of the Hennepin. County staff on Wednesday, October 1st. A more complete report on the status of this project will be forthcoming at the next meeting. Allocation of Additional CDBG Funds for Year XII Commissioner Neils questioned whether money put into the elderly housing site development program may prove to be "lost"; especially in the eventuality that this site is not developable within the time frame established by HUD. Staff indicated this would be an appropriate place for the funds now, pending completion of the market survey. The City could eventually have a public hearing and reallocate the funds. MOTION was made by Commissioner Neils, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to adopt HRA Resolution No. 86-13 RECOMMENDING USE OF DEFERRED YEAR XII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. MOTION carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. 0 Plymouth Hwising Authority Minutes September ai, 1986 Meeting Page three Elderly Housing Market Survey Update Planning Director Tremere stated that a Request for Proposal was out and it appeared likely that at least two firms would submit proposals. Staff would update Commis- sioners as soon as possible regarding proposals received after October 1st. Other Business Commissioners discussed the difficulty of arranging Housing Authority meetings on Monday nights due to conflict with the Plymouth City Council meeting schedule. Commissioners agreed that Thursday night meetings would probably work best under the circumstances. Commissioner Neils urged that the scheduling be flexible as far as by-law requirements are concerned. MOTION was made by Commissioner Neils, secondee: by Commissioner Crain to amend the current HRA by-laws by Resolution No. 86-14 AMENDING SECTION '1 AND SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BYLAWS RE: MEETINGS HELD BY THE AUTHORITY. MOTION carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. The Commissioners agreed to meet next on Thursday, October 23rd. The meeting was adjourned at 96.05 p.m. 0 1I A#7_4 41 Secretary