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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 01-09-1992MINUTES 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. Page Two HRA Minutes 1/9/92 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. Page Three HRA Mintues 1/9/92 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.