HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 01-26-1989MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
H(IUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYNOUTH, MINNESOTA
ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 269 1989
the. Annual Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, was
called to order by Vice Chairman Crain on January 26, 1989 at 6:35 p.m. at the
City Center Conference Room in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota.
The following members of the Authority were. present: Vice Chairman Crain,
Commissioners Ludovissie, Gutzman, and Hillstrom. Also present were City
Manager Willis, Community Development Director Tremere, Housing Specialist
Dale, and Secretary Rauenhorst.
Chairman Neils was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Cutzman, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie,
to approve minutes for the October 20, 1988 meeting.
MOTION carried on a Roli Call vote, four ayes.
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Director Tremere stated that Commissioner Hillstrom did not seek reappointment
to the Commission, and it is likely that the City Council will appoint a
Commissioner to fill this vacancy by February.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie,
to defer nomination and election of officers to the inext meeting..
Motion carried, four ayes.
REVISION IN SECTION 8 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT 'FORMAT
Housing Specialist Dale indicated that the funding for the Section 8 program
Is to remain the same, however, there has been some change in the format for
the new Annual Contributions Contract.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Hillstrom, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-01 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
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YEAR END STATUS REPORTS
Commissioners reviewed the year-end status report on the Section 8 Rent
Assistance. Program, including demographics information. Commissioner Gutzman
suggested that including information on number of bedrooms could be useful.
Manager Wiliis stated that this information will be tracked and included in
future reports. Housing Specialist Dale noted that the Section 8 certificates
are fully used with an estimated turnover rate of 15-20% each year.
Commissioners reviewed the year-end status report on the Housing
Rehabilitation Program. Director Tremere stated that this program has
assisted over 110 homeowners over the past 12 years and is a positive and
efficient use of CDBG monies.
Director Tremere updated the Commission on the status of the senior citizen
housing site.. He stated that nume:;us efforts were made to interest
prospective developers in the site over the last six years, but all wanted
more City subsidy than the City Council felt was warranted.. Hennepin County
Is in the process of obtaining appraisals to determine fair market value for
the property.. When the property is sold, all monies will go to the County,
unless the City can show justifiable, eligible use within the funding year.
The County retains 10 percent of the sale proceeds. Staff is preparing a list
of potential eligible uses for this purpose.
Manager Willis reported that the Children's Home Society expressed the need
for daycare for people of low to moderate income at the Community Center
hearing, and this may qualify as an eligible use. Commissioner Gutzman
suggested staff explore the St. Louis Park "MAX 200" program. Commissioners
also discussed the possibilities of scattered site housing and Union City
Mission activities.
Commissioners reviewed year-end status reports on the Child Care Subsidy
Program, Union City Mission, and Home Energy Check -Up Program.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR YEAR XV
Director Tremere stated that Hennepin County has indicated that Plymouth
should receive approximately the same funds for CDBG Year XV as in Year XIV,
i.e. $125,000, or slightly less. The exact amount is yet unt:nown. The City
Council has directed that various social st._iice agencies who seek funding
from the City each year be notified of the CDBG program.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Director Tremere stated that the City's Comprehensive Plan is currently under
review by the Planning Commission. HRA Commissioners are encouraged to review
and comment on the Goals, Objectives, and Criteria Housing Elements of the.
Plan. Commissioner Gutzman noted needed language changes on the Housing.Plan.
portion of the Comprehensive Plan.
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UNION CITY MISSION TOUR
Commissioners thanked staff for making the Union City Mission Tour
arrangements. The tour was Informational and worthwhile.
Commissioners and staff thanked Commissioner Hillstrom nor his years of
service and input on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 -p.m.
Secretary