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MINUTES OF WORK/STUDY MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA.
AUGUST 139 1987
A Work/Study meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
was called to order by Chairman Neils on the 13th day of August., 1987 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 Neils,
Commissioners Gutzman, and Ludovissie. Also present. were Assistant Manager
Boyles, Planning Director Tremere, Housing Specialist Dale, and City Clerk
Brandt. Commissioners Hillstrom and Crain were absent.
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie,
to approve the minutes of the 3u 30, 1987 Regular meeting as submitted.
Notion carried, three ayes.
SENIOR CITIZEN NOISING MARKET STUDY, FINAL REPORT
Director Tremere stated this .is the last of four stages of the study. Pending
final production, the consultant is present to discuss the summary report and
answer questions.
3udX Marsh1k, Quality Decisions, Inc., introduced three members of the Housing
Task Forct. She reported on the findings and recommendations of stages three
and four including preference for a low rise building, need for shopping close
by, outside design of the building, location of the site, attractiveness of
the site, traffic patterns, possible rents, and amount of required parking.
Commissioner Gutzman asked how many seniors in Plymouth were income eligible;
i.e. below median income..
Ms. Marshik answered there would be approximately 800 today.
Director Tremere asked how many communities determine the median income for
themselves in lieu of using the seven county metro area median.
Ms. Marshik answered that, in her studies, she has been aware of several
different formulas.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Chairman Neils, to
receive and file the report.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked if there was a trend indicating people move into
senior housing at earlier ages than in the past.
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Ms. Narshik answered that low rise or townhome buildings were more appealing,
along with not calling the housing "senior" and that the residents, although
over 55, are now more youthful and healthy. Consultant Narshik stated she
would provide staff with a "camera ready" original of her final report which
would include all information and written narratives of Stages I-IV plus one
copy of this request.
Marian Bauer, task force member, pointed out that,- of the residents would
be single women and this should be taken into con!>•y;:ation also.
Notion carried, three ayes.
JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Director Tremere reported. that Plymouth has entered into an agreement with
Hennepin County several times to participate in the Community Development
Block Grant program. The agreement has been renewed every three years and is
up for renewal this year.. During the last three year period, the. City had
conflicts with Hennepin County policies on what to do with the income from the
three homes the City had moved and sold to moderate income families. The City
had intended to use the income to begin another project, however, the County
determined that the money should go back into their "pot". To choose not to
renew the agreement would effectively mean that Plymouth couldn't get CDBC
funds for three years.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked why the agreement couldn't be renegotiated
before deciding not to renew.
Director Tremere responded that the County did not entertain input this year
as they had in the past. The County will not negotiate or condittonaltze the
joint agreements with individual cities.
NOTION was made by Chairman Neils, seconded by Commissioner Guttman, to adopt
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 87-03 AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT with. the following. conditions:
That equitable provisions are negotiated for changes including the ability to
retain program income for reuse for approved program projects; and the
stipulation that County approval is not required for those activities where
the County or HUD have no rules."
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
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NEW BUSINESS
Discussion fol.iowed.on the preparation of a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for
the senior housing site. Commissioner Ludovissie asked that the Commissioners
receive a draft prior to its mailing out to prospective developers. Chairman
Neils directed staff to get a written statement from HUD verifying that rent
payments of individual resfdnts renting at any future Downtown senior housing
site are not regulated by HUD or the County.
Consultant Marshlk stated she would prov..de staff with a "camera ready"
original of her final report which would include all Information and written
narratives of Stages I-IV plus one copy of this request.
NEXT MEETING
The next HRA meeting will be Thursday, September 24 at 6:34 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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