HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 03-19-1992MINUTES
1 PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MARCH 19, 1992
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to
order by Chairman Crain in the City Center Council Chambers on March 19, 1992,
at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Crain, Commissioners Edson, Ricker, Blott, and Milner
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Dillerud, Housing Specialist
Dale, and Senior Clerk/Typist Hutt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain to approve the
February 20, 1992 minutes.
MOTION carried, 3 Ayes. (Commissioners Blott and Milner abstained)
SENIOR HOUSING PROGRAM - RESOLUTION TO CITY COUNCIL:
Commissioner Edson questioned what item 4 meant as to 60 days from what date.
Director Dillerud responded 60 days from the date of the staff report, but
could amend it to 60 days from the dateof the City Council meeting.
Commissioner Ricker concurred that 60 days from the City Council meeting would
be more appropriate.
Commissioner Edson indicated that he has asked City Manager Willis and the
City Attorney to provide to him an outline of HRA powers/respnsibi 1 i ties. He
has yet to receive it. Commissioner Edson also stated he has talked with
other HRAs as to criteria for preferences, and he indicated that he was not
sure that Plymouth can have the preferences for residents as established
earlier by the HRA.
Commissioner Ricker stated that they have asked the City Attorney previously,
but it might be a good idea to get a current opinion in writing.
Chairman Crain concurred that the Board should get the opinion from the City
Attorney in writing.
Commissioner Ricker stated that if the City cin not give a preference to City
of Plymouth residents, he would have reservations about moving forward with
this project.
Director Dillerud stated that he has discussed this with the new City
Attorney, and he would get something in writing.
Chairman Crain suggested that a condition could be added to the resolution
stating that the City Attorney's opinion be requested regarding the mandatory
standards with regard to age, income, and assets; and, preferences with regard
to residency in the Cit, of Plymouth prior to occupancy in the facility.
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Commissioner Edson asked where the money comes from to front the costs untilPNbondsaresold.
Commissioner Ricker stated that they have two years of NRA levy.
Director Dillerud stated that there is currently about $87,000, and also three
years of HRA levy which includes this year.
MOTION by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Edson to approve the
resolution to the City Council that it finds the concept of construction of up
to 100 units of subsidized senior citizen housing feasible and appropriate at
this time, amending condition number 4 to state within 60 days of the City
Council .meeting, and additional condition number 5 stating that the Cit
Attorney's opinion be requested regarding the mandatory standards with regar%
to age, income, and assets; and, preferences with regard to residency in the
City of Plymouth prior to occupancy in the facility.
Commissioner Edson stated that the City Council has had limited discussion on
senior housing, but that the Council is concerned with the City retaining
ownership. Commissioner Edson also stated that the City should have control
over the levy and the subsidy, but did not know whether the City would benefit
from having ownership.
Chairman Crain stated that the City would benefit by ownership of the building
through cost controls instead of turning it over to a developer and letting
them have the profits.
Director Dillerud asked Commissioner Edson what he thought the downside of
ownership would be.
Commissioner Edson responded the risk of project failure.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Commissioner Ricker nominated Chairman Crain for Chairman, Commissioner Edson
for Vice -Chairman, and Commissioner Milner for Secretary/Treasurer.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
SCATTERED SITE HOMEOWNERSHIP:
Chairman Crain questioned the wording in the definition of family on page 3 of
the Model Plan I. He was also concerned with the definition of first-time
homebuyer.
Housing Specialist Dale stated that the definition of family and first-time
homebuyer was based on HUD and MHFA definitions/guidelines.
Chairman Crain asked wW- nc*,, the income verifications.
Director Dillerud stated ?.nzt the bank does the income verifications.
Commissioner Edson stated that the "within time frame specified" in not on all
items on page 19.
Housing Specialist Dale recommended that they could use that as a lead in for
page 19.
Chairman Crain asked what is the current fund balance.
Director Dillerud stated approximately $280,000.
SECTION 8 WAITING LIST:
Chairman Crain stated that the applicant should have a federal preference to
be issued a certificate.
Commissioner Ricker asked if all applicants are aware of Plymouth's local .
preference.
NOTION by Commission Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain to open up for .Section
8 applications to the one and two bedroom wait lists for one day in July, and
to include the Plymouth local preference on the pre -application.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. NOTION carried unanimously.
SECTION 8 STATISTICS REPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORT:
Chairman Crain stated that item b and item a do not correspond for the number
of elderly households.
Director Dillerud will supply an explanation to "code 2826 res surplus-oper
res".
C, Chairman Crain stated that he would like an update from staff as the HUD audit
and staff's response to the audit.
Director Dillerud stated he would invite Patti Hannay, HUD representative to
the next meeting.
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