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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND R®EVELOPiY10 W AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 21,.1992
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by
Chairman Dave Crain on October 27, 1992, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Crain, Commissioners Edson and Milner
ABSENT: Commissioner Blott
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Dillcrud, Housing Specialist Dale, and
Senior Cle Wrypist Hutt.
APPROVAL OF 1l+lIIVI1TB8
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seoonded by Commissioner Milner to approve the
September 29, 1992 minutes.
Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
CDBG PROGRAM YEAR 19 (19931
Chairman Crain opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on
r..1 the issue.
Chairman Crain voiced his concern with the proposed allocation of funds for the Planning and
Administration of Programs. He stated that the $41,200 is excessive for the $206,000 of
CDBG allocated funds.
Chairman Crain stated that he would have a problem with taking away funding allocation from
the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA), on the line item noted as Child
Care Assistance, to fund a potential Head Start Program.
Commissioner Edson commented that GMDCA and Head Start are two different types of
programs, and he also would be hesitant to take away from GMDCA to fund Head Start.
Chairman Crain asked if the allocation for Rebabilitation of Private Dwellings could be
reduced by $20,000.
Housing Specialist Dale responded that the proposed allocation is $63,900 and that $50,000
should be adequate to cover the Rehabilitation Program, but $43,900 would not be sufficient.
Mr. Jim Nicholie of GRDCA stated that their organization has received an influx of federal
funding which has reduced 4heir waiting list. He informed the Commissioners that GMDCA
has been slow to draw down oc the funding from the City as they try to match up their clients
with federal funding first. He did state that there still is a need for City funding now.
Director Dillerud commented that if the laity Council decides to pursue the Head Start
Program, the Commissioners could look at reallocating funds at that time.
Commissioner Edson inquired if these are the only funds avad;:Ole for the Head Start Program.
Director Dillerud replied that for the Housing Authority to fund the Head Start Program, it
would have to come from the $206,000 allocated for CDBG Year 19.
Chairman Crain stated he believed that other avenues could be explored through Interfaith
Outreach or Habitat For Humanity to expend the CDBG funds in a more cost effective manner
with those non -profits carrying out the projects.
MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to recommend approval of
the Year 19 Community Development Block Grant Funds with a reduction in the Planning and
Administration of Programs to $21,200, and add the $20,000 to Scattered Site Housing line
item.
Commissioner Edson asked bow this would impact the overall Community Development
Department budget.
Director Dillerud replied that it would not have any significant effect on it at this time. He
stressed to the Commissioners that CDBG funds were originally intended for a wide range of
activities, and he advocated that more funds should go towards Planning activities.
Chairman Crain stated he does not want dollars set aside when there is no specific project
designated.
Chairman Crain commented that he would like to look at a senior services planning program
with the $20,000.
Commissioner Edson concurred that the senior services planning program would be a
worthwhile activity.
MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to amend the previous
motion to establish an allocation of $20,000 Year 19 CDBG funds for Senior Services Planning
for $20,000.
Vote on amendment. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Vote on Main Motion. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
CONTRACT VVM WALKIUL MANAGEMENT
Director Dillerud informed the Commission that we do not have a signed contract with Walker
Management as of yet. There have been many drafts that have gone through Walker
Management, staff, Chairman Crain and the City Attorney. He stated he hoped to have the
base contract signed by the end of the week, and are continuing working on the long-term
management contract.
J Director Dillerud stater' that he will be meeting next week with Cathy Aho of Springstead to
discuss bonding, and to start the Essential Function Bond time -line.
Director Dillerud gave an overview of the October 23, 1992 memo stating the line -by-line
discussion of the HRA budgets are pending completion of the Peat Marwick work with regard
to the accounting program. He will keep Commissioners informed of the progress.
PURQUIR OF IAT Al COUMI'X ROAD 9 AND FERNBROOg LANE
Housing Specialist Dale stated that the closing was held on Friday, October 23, 1992 for the
property at County Road 9 and Fernbrook Lane. He will be seeking a minimum of two bids
for demolishing of the building, capping off utilities, grading and seeding the site.
Director Dillerud added that this lot will be combined with the City owned property to the
west and replatted.
MKI 1= UQNMI= PROGRAM
Housing Specialist Dale stated that there will be three more closings in the next several days,
likely completing the program for this year.
Commissioners received a copy of the Senior Housing Newsletter. It was decided the
Newsletter would be sent to persons currently on the interest list. Additional copies would be
available at the front information counter and given to Beverly Abbott in Park and A•.rehtion
for her to distribute to senior organizations.
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