HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 03-23-1989MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
MARCH 239 1989
The Regular Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to
order by Commissioner Gutzman on Mauch 23, 1989 at 6:45 p.m. at the City
Center Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota.
PRESENT: Chairman Meals (arrived at 6:55 p.m.), Vice Chairman Crain (arrived
at 6:50 p.m.), Commissioner Ludoviss.te, Commissioner Gutzman (left meeting at
8:00 p.m),. and Commissioner Palmer.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Manager Boyles, Community Development Director
Tremere, Community Development Coordinator Dillerud, Housing Specialist Dale,
and City Clerk.Rauenhorst
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NOTION was made by Commissioner Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner
Palmer, to approve minutes for the 3anuary 269 1989 meeting.
NOTION carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes (Palmer, Ludovissie, Gutzman).
Commissioner Gutzman introduced Commissioner Ken Palmer, appointed to the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority by the City Council ire February.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR XV
Housing Specialist Dale stated that a public. hearing has been scheduled and
published to receive citizen input as to possible programs eligible for
funding with CDBG funds. He explained that the following projects are funded
with Year XIV CDBG money:
1. Rehabilitation of Private Dwellings S1029428
2. Scattered Housing Program 239706
3. Child Care Assistance Payments 25,000
TOTAL T1519134
All throe projects have been funded at various levels for several years.
Director Tremere stated that public hearing notices were also sent to various
human service organizations serving the community that may be eligible for
CDBG funding. This was done at the direction of the City Council following
consideration of the 1989 budget. Staff recommends the following funding for
CDBG Year XV:
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1. Rehabilitation of Private Dwellings S 809000
2. Child Care Assistance Payments 259000
3. Scattered Site Home Ownership 24,854
4. Northwest Hennepin Hunan Services Planning 5,000
TOTAL U33,854
Commissioner Crane arrived at 6:50 p.m.
Director Tremere recommended that since the City is the responsible agency for
the funds and there is a time factor on the expenditure, the Authority
consider establishing a time by which Northwest Hennepin Human Services must
demonstrate it is able to obtain funding from the other communities and
sources within the NWHHA area. This is a planning program and there should be
a contribution from the other communities involved.
In response to a question by Commissioner Ludovissie, Director Tremere stated
that the Union City Mission staff i.s aware of the available funding, but
elected not to seek CDBC funding this year.
Vice Chairman Crane opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. on Community
Development Block Crant Program Year XV Funding.
Linda Dieleman, 11705 45th Avenue, stated that she is a volunteer, appointed
by the City Council, to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory
NWHHS) Council. She described a proposed program for runaway children and
potential runaways. She stated that no organization provides shelter for
runaway youth in the northwest Hennepin area. The goal of the proposed
program is to return runaways to their families. The proposed program is
patterned after "The Bridge", a Minneapolis program for runaways which
features 24 hour crisis intervention, family programs with therapy and
counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach for prevention.
Chairman Neils arrived at 6:55 p.m.
Kevin Anderson, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Planner, stated that it is
important at the planning stage of the program to have involvement from all 15
communities in the northwest Hennepin area to demonstrate commitment to the
program. Mr. Anderson stated that the MEMS Council is seeking funding to
develop a program model and seek community support for a runaway program.
Commissioner Crain asked why NWHHS is requesting $109000 (25% of their
requested funding for program planning) from the City of Plymouth, and whether
the program will serve the entire City.
Kevin Anderson stated that they are asking for a substantial commitment,
hoping that within the next several weeks funs?!ng will be forthcoming from
other communities. No other cities have yet committed funds. A separate
request will be made for operating funds. Mr. Anderson stated that the
program will serve the entire City of Plymouth..
Commissioner Ludovissie questioned the possible duplication of services of
The Bridge".
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Kevin Anderson stated that part of the planning process is to determine the
need for and duplication mP services.
Sue Nelson described the purpose and services of the West Suburban Mediation
Center program and requested.consideration of CDBG funding. She described the
mediation, conciliation,. information and referral, and public education
components of the program.
Housing Specialist Dale stated that the City verified that the West Suburban
Mediation program as proposed is not eligible for COBG funding, per federal
and county guidelines.
Chairman Neils closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Crain, seconded by Commissioner Gutzman, to
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-02 RECOMMENDING ALLOCATION OF YEAR XV COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Commissioner Crain asked about the computerization proposed as part of the
80,000 Rehabilition funding:.
Director Tremere stated that connection to the City system is critical and it
Is an administrative cost related to the administration of housing programs.
The authorization would be for an amount up to $10,000.
Discussion was held on the $5,000 funding recommendation for Northwest
Hennepin Human Services. Director Tremere stated that $5,000 was deemed a
more reasonable amount from the City of Plymouth than the requested $109.000 to
show support for the program.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Crain, seconded by Commissioner Gutzman, to
nominate. Gerry Neils as Chairman for 1989.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Gerry Neils was elected on a voice ballot, four ayes (Neils abstained).
NOTION was made by Commissioner Guterman, seconded by Commissioner Neils, Uo
nominate Dave Crain as Vice Chairman for 1969.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Dave Crain was elected on a voice ballot, four ayes (Crain abstained;.
NOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Commissioner Crain, to
nominate Stephen Ludovissie as Secretary -Treasurer for 1989.
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Notion carried on a Roll Cali vote, five ayes.
Stephen Ludovissie was elected on a voice ballot, four ayes (Ludovissie
abstained).
Commissioner Gutzman left the meeting at 8:0O p.m..
Commissioner Crain noted the discussion which was held during budget
consideration regarding the relationship between the City and NRA and staff
time. He questioned the rationale and necessity of having five staff members
present at the meeting.
Director Tremere stated only one was overtime eligible. Chairman Neils stated
the annual CON hearing warranted. the attendance by key administrative staff
members.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTION was made by Chairman Neils,. seconded by Commissioner
Crain, that the $5,000 allocated to Northwest Hennepin Human Services (NWHHS)
be contingent upon that agency securing the other $35900.0 from other
communities and sources within the NWHHS area, and that those funds be secured
prior to 9uly 1, 1989, or the City will reconsider the allocation and the
possible reallocation to other eligible CDBG activities.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
The meeting.was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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