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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 08-18-1988MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETI11C HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA AUGUST 189 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, was called to order by Chairman Neils on the 18th day of August, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of the Authority were present: Chairman Neils, Commissioners Cutzman, Crain, and Ludovissie. Also present were Director Tremere, Housing Specialist Dale, Community Development Coordinator Dillerud and Clerk Rauenhorst. Commissioner Hillstrom was absent. MINUTES MOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to approve the minutes of the Oune 16 Regular Meeting with the correction on Page 29 Paragraph 3, "that for the staff to maintain that 'we can't apply for more certificates because of further costs' is incorrect." Motion carried, four ayes. SECTION 8 PROGRAM Housing Specialist Dale reported that HUD recently enacted regulations requiring that housing authorities use preference standards in selecting Section 8 tenants. He presented a proposed resolution amending regulations establishing admission and occupancy policies for the Section 8 Housing Program. Mr. Dale recommended "equal weighting" of all preference criteria, and noted that no priority ranking is implied in the numbering of the preference criteria. He stated that approximately 80% of the people on the curreh t L ction 8 waiting list are to a preference category. If the list of applicants meeting the preference criteria is exhausted, non -preference applicants can be considered. NOTION was made by Commissioner Crain, seconded by Chairman Neils, to adoot a resolution entitled: AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING ADt1ISSION AND OCCUPANCY POLICIES FOR THE PLYMOUTH SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. SITE IN DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH Commissioners reviewed the appraisal done at the direction of the City Council on the site at 3700 Plymouth Boulevard (the property owned by the City and Intended for use as a senior citizen housing site.) HRA Minutes August 18, 1988 Page 2 Commissioner Ludovissie stated there is a need for better communication between the HRA and Council as the HRA was not consulted on the action taken to hire an appraisal. 1989 BUDGET Director Tremere presented the proposed 1989 HRA fund budget. He also provided a revenue and expense breakdown by Section 8 program and all other housing and redevelopment programs as requested by the HRA.. The General Fund ad valorem property tax required to support the proposed. Section 8 budget is 292.10.00. The balance of the funds required to provide the services to the HRA and to all other housing programs comes from Federal Community Development Block Grants and from General Fund ad valorem taxes. The HRA receives support services from the City in a0ldition to administration of the Section 8 program by the terms of a management services contract. These include agenda and minute preparation, public information, and research and reporting. Director Tremere stated that given the service contract approach for administration of the Section 8 program and anticipated revenues for 1989, the program is not self-so-,-orting in the sense that it absolutely covers all costs.. Commissioner Cutzman stated that the breait:ng out of charges to the Section 8 program needs to be studied. He suggested taking out the "Other" heading, as Oall expenditures rother than Section 8 are CDBC related. Chairman Hells noted that this budget breakout information is useful from the standpoint of getting the most realistic idea of what Section 8 program administration costs and determining if that cost is reasonable. He stated that the breakout cle-irly shows that the Section 8 program is not subsidized by ad valorem taxes to the extent that many people believe. Commissioner Guttman estimated that the per -unit -per -month cost is $40.43 for administration of the Plymouth Section 8 program. This is high compared to other agencies he cited. Director Tremere stated that a high service level for the Section 8 program has been established which takes a great deal of time by the Housing Specialist. Commissioner Gutzman noted that the proposed budget is approximately $2,000 away from a self-supporting Section 8 program. While "great" service is being provided, perhaps "good" service is enough at a lower cost. He suggested cutting the per -unit -per -month cost to a lower level, therety creating a surplus in the Section 8 program to draw from if ^^^^w';.+pities arise. He said staff should find ways to more efficiently dellvcr services to bring down the per -unit -per -month cost. HRA Minutes August 189 1988 Page 3 Commissioner Gutzman moved to direct staff to try to trim $2,200 from the proposed Section 8 program portion of the budget by shifting S1,800 from salaries/ Section 8 to salaries/CABG and shifting. S200 temporary salaries to CDBG. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Ludovissie suggested giving staff the flexibility to make the adjustments, with the goal of reducing the amounts so the Section 8 program was self-supporting. MOTION was made. by Chairman Neils,. seconded by Commissioner Crain, to recommend approval of the proposed HRA budget with a reduction in the Section 8 administrative budget from $42,200 to $40,000, eliminating the need for an ad valorem contribution to that program. Motion carried, four ayes. Tremer.e suggested that the HRA should consider establishing performance standards for Section 8 program administration and identify the expected levels of service.. The management services contract with the City should also be reviewed. HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRESS REPORT Housing Specialist Dale reported that housing rehabilitation work is down somewhat over previoui years. He suggested more actively promoting the program. DAY CARE PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT Commissioners received a. report from Housing Specialist Dale indicating that the most current report from Hennepin County indicates that nearly $69000 is In the CDBG dad -care account as of 9uly 31. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION Commissioners received letters of appreciation from two Section 8 program recipients. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Commissioners received a report that Miles Homes of Plymouth, through the Habitat for Humanity group, donated a prefabricated house package to a single -parent family with five children in Minneapolis. Housing Specialist Dale stated this shows that volunteer groups working with private industry can do positive things for people that are unhoused. Commissioner Guttman commended Housing Specialist Dale for volunteer service on the Habitat for Humanity site selection committee. 0 HRA Minutes August 18, 1988 Page 4 HOUSE DOCTOR PROGRAM NOTION was made by Commissioner Crain, seconded by Commissioner Cutzman, to adopt a resolutioo entitled: RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE HEPORT FROM THE WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES ON THE HOUSE DOCTOR PROGRAM. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by Chalrman Neils.. Secretary r AD