HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 12-17-1987MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 179 1987
A Regular Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, was
called to order by Vice Chairman Crain on the 17th day of December, 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: Vice Chairman. Crain,
Commissioners Ludovissie, and Hillstrom. Also present were Planning Director
Tremere, Housing Specialist Dale and City Clerk Brandt. Chairman Neils and
Commissioner Gutrman were absent.
MINUTES
NOTION was made by Commissioner Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to
approve the minutes of the November 19 regular meeting as presented.
Motion carried, two ayes. Commissioner Hillstrom abstained.
ELDERLY HOUSING SITE, COUNCIL ACTION OF DECEMBER 79 1987
Housing Specialist Dale reported that the Council rejected the three proposals
to develop senior housing in Downtown Plymouth confirming the HRA's actions of
November 19. Specific recommendations from Hennepin County and HUD should be
available in January. Planning Director Tremere has notified the three
builders of the City decision.
Discussion followed on alternate uses for the property, whether there has been
any interest expressed by the development community, whether the City would be
interested in developing the property itself without the county or federal
Involvement.
Director Tremere will keep the Council informed of its options between now and
September when ttie City's agreement on the property will expire. He added it
may be appropriate to seek an amendment to the agreement with the County to
allow the City to do "other eligible activities" on the site with the money.
CONTRACT WITH FEE ACCOUNTANT FOR SECTION 8 PROGRAM
Housing Specialist Dale stated that the Section 8 program's fee accountant,
Hawkins, Ash, Bapti, h Company (HAPCO) has recently increased their fees.
They had not raised their fees in the last three years using the 1971 HUD fee
schedule. Now HAPCO wants to use the 1978o HUD approved fee schedule.
Commissioner Hillstrom recalled that, in 1984, three firms had initially
submitted proposals. HAPCO's fees were competYtive then.
Director Tremere pointed out, while the fee increase was significant, there
have been no problems with the company and believes .it is still a reasonable
amount for the services being rendered.
Regular HRA Meeting
December 17, 1987
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is NOTION Was made by Commissioner h"111strom, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to
adopt HRA RESOLUTION NO. 87-07 APPROVING THE ACCOUN aNG FIRM OF HAWKNS, ASH,
BAPTIE AND COMPANY (HABCO) TO PERFORM NECESSARY SECTION 8 ACCOUNTING WORK FOR
THE PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and that the fee schedule be
reviewed in July, 1988 so the contract can be fully considered in a timely
manner, including consideration of whether the HRA should seek bids from
qualified firms before this contract is renewed.
Commissioner Ludovissie suggested contacting the firm .and seeking a lower fee
or a more detailed explanation of the increase.
Housing Specialist Dale stated this is an annual renewal and the City could
opt not to renew if the cost was too high. The original agreement had been
renewed for the past three years because they had not increased their fees.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PRETERNINATION HEARING FOR SECTION 8 TENANT
Housing Specialist Dale stated this tenant is looking for a three bedroom
certificate from the Metro HRA upon getting an eviction ;"-0ce from the
landlord. The tenant had been served a notice to be out of tnti. apartment by
January S. Housing Specialist Dale suggested holding a hearing on whether a
just cause existed to remove the Section 8 certification on January 7.
Director Tremere stated he will send the commissioners the procedure to be
followed for the hearing.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked what alternative would the tenant have if the
HRA voted to take away the certificate.
Housing Specialist Dale answered that the individual could apply through some
other HRA.
Commissioner Ludovissie suggested postponing the hearing until the HRA found
out what action the apartment management will take and if the tenant gets a
Metro HRA certificate. The commissioners agreed.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR 1988 HRA MEETINGS
Director Tremere suggested the third Thursday of every month be set aside for
meetings unless there would be no reason to meet. In that event, the
commissioners would be notified by phone.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Secretary
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