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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
JANUARY 9, 1992
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to
order by Chairman Crain in the City Center Council Chambers on January 9,
1992.
PRESENT: Chairman Crain, Commissioners Ludovissie, Palmer, and Edson
ABSENT: Commissioner Ricker
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Dillerud, Housing Specialist
Dale and Senior Clerk Typist Hutt.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON SENIOR HOUSING CONCEPT PLAN:
Staff presented a brief historic and conceptual perspective of the Senior
Housing for Plymouth. Staff also reviewed HRA considerations concerning
potential tenant selections standards and qualifications for residency.
Chairman Crain opened the informational meeting on Senior Citizen Housing.
Questions and issues voiced by the those addressing the HRA included:
o What will the rent structure be based on?
o Will any increase in the cost management be added into the rent?
o Are any cities developing a senior project such as this?
o Who makes the final decision nn whether the senior project is built?
o If the units are filled, will Uhere be another project built?
o Is there a waiting list?
o Why not central air instead of window air conditioners?
o Will the economy affect this project?
o Will the project be funded by general obligation bonds?
o The City has held off on this long enough, it is time to move forward.
o The HRA should be more concerned about lower income citizens, as citizens
with higher income can find housing anywhere.
The consensus from the citizens attending was that the HRA Commission should
move forward and make their recommendation to the City Council for the
approval of a senior citizen housing project.
The Chairman stated that the Commission would make a rec,%mendation to the
City Council in February or March. If the citizens have any questions or
comments, they should contact a City Council member, HRA Commissioner, or
staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie to approve the
December 12, 1991 minutes.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
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SCATTERED SITE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM - PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM
STRATEGY:
Director Dillerud gave an overview of the December 16, 1991 staff report.
Missy Thompson of Thompson Associates, Inc. stated that she has experience
working with first-time homebuyers, financial institutions, and real estate
brokers. Her office is located in St. Paul, but only a 25 minute drive to
Plymouth. Her proposal is a maximum not -to -exceed cost.
Bill Thibault of Thibault Associates stated that he has experience with over
14 housing and rehabilitation programs. He intends to interview bankers,
lenders, realtors and conduct a workshop for first-time homebuyers.
Commissioner Edson asked how much money will be invested into this program,
and if this is a one time prograi:.
Director Dillerud stated that there is approximately $150,000 available for
this program. He also stated that this will be an ongoing program.
Commissioner Ludovissie stated that both firms are more than qualified, but
the HRA board should look at the cost factor of the proposals.
MOTION by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Edson to award
Thibault and Associates the contract for the Scattered Site Homeownership
Strategy.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
MANAGENENT SERVICES AGREEMENT:
Director Dillerud gave an overview of the January 3, 1992 staff memorandum.
Chairman Crain questioned if the "92 Budget" line on Attachment A dated
12/4/91 was the amounts approved by the City Council.
Director Dillerud stated that the Section 8 and HRA sections were approved by
the City Council.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked if the previous Management Services Agreement
was for five years or a year-to-year basis.
Director Dillerud explained that Attachment A is to be updated yearly, and the
Management Services Agreement is ongoing, unless there are recommended
changes.
MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie to approve the
Management Services Contract, as proposed by staff in the memo of January 3,
1992.
i Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING DISrUSSION ON SENIOR HOUSING CONCEPT PLAN:
The Commissioners discussed the letter received from Presbyterian Homes of
Minnesota regarding their interest in the senior housing facility. .he
Commission directed a letter be se . by Director Dillerud to Presbyterian
Homes indicating that they are welcome to submit a proforma for the senior
facility. It would have to be submitted to the HRA Board before the January
30, 1992 meeting. Other developers that have indicated interest recently
should also be contacted to invite them to submit a proforma. The developers
should be informed that presentations at the January 30, 1992 HRA meeting are
not desired.
APPOINTMENTS:
Chairman Crain questioned what the City Council decided on Commissioner
Ludovissie's term. He stated that he would like to see Commissioner
Ludovissie reappointed for another term.
Meetina Adjourned at 9:15 a.m.