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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 02-16-1993MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FEBRUARY 16,1993 A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Acting Chairman John Edson on February 16, 1993. PRESENT: Acting Chairman Edson, Commissioners Warhol, and Blott ABSENT: Chairman Crain, Commissioner Milner STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Dillerud, Housing Specialist Dale, and Senior Clerk/Typist Hutt AF_TBQYAL OF MINUTES• MOTION by Commissioner Blott, seconded by Commissioner Warhol. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously, Director Dillerud gave an overview of the February S, 1993 memo. Acting Chairman Edson opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. Acting Chairman Edson asked if there are arty day care programs available for Plymouth residents besides Head Start. Councihnember Tierney responded that there is a HIPPIE program which could be explored in greater detail. The Head Start program is fimded primarily by the federal government with PICA (Parents In Community Action) as the federal designee. Currently, most clients come from the City of Minneapolis. PICA adheres to the "facility base" approach, but it is more expensive than a "home base" approach. Currently, in Hennepin County, the average cost for its "facility base" program is $1,000 more per child than what it is in Wright County which operates on a "home base" model. Councilmember Tierney stated that the funding allocation of $25,000 for the remodeling of the Brooklyn Park Town Hall for Head Start class rooms is very generous for the actual amount of Plymouth residents that will be served. She commented that the $25,000 contribution would send a message that Plymouth supports Head Start. 0 Commissioner Edson asked if the Head Start program in Brooklyn Park will only serve Northwest Hennepin County. Councilmember Tierney replied in the affirmative. Commissioner Warhol commented that Phil Cohen stated no Head Start facility would be considered for Plymouth until the Brooklyn Park facility was completed. Acting Chairman Edson asked, if the City does contribute to the Head Start facility in Brooklyn Park, whether Plymouth would get tied into operating costs for the facility also. Housing Specialist Dale stated he received verbal assurances from Phil Cohen that the City would not be asked to pay for operating expenses. Acting Chairman Edson questioned how many Plymouth residents are currently being served at the Minneapolis Head Start facility. Counalmember Tierney replied that there are 131 Plymouth residents that are eligible for Head Start. Currently, two children are enrolled and seven are on the waiting list. Acting Chairman Edson stated his concern over funding a project where the City would have no control over the number of Plymouth residents that would be served. Councilmember Tierney stated the City should send a message that the City is in favor of Head Start, but would prefer a facility closer to Plymouth. Acting Chairman Edson wanted to know the number of children that would be served by the Brooklyn Park facility if the City contributes $25,000. MOTION by Acting Chairman Edson, seconded by Commissioner Blatt to recommend approval of the funding allocation of Year 19 Fiscal Year 1993 Community Development Block Grant Funds (Revision 2), with the correction of item 4b. changing the amount of 81,000 to $108,000. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Acting Chairman Edson asked Director Dillerud to have the City Manager to add to the W &a an item to formulate a committee for future day care programs in Plymouth. SENIOR ROUSING PROJECT: Director Dillerud gave an overview of the February 9, 1993 memo and presented the Commissioners with a letter from Walker Management dated February 17, 1993. David Grant from Walker Management outlined the progress to date and that subject to focus groups and sensitivity analyses, the following amenities are being considered for the project: community room/dining room; television lounge; den/library; entrance lobby with a security vestibule; kitchen with the capacity of being a full kitchen when needed; nine lounges; two hospital size elevators; craRs/hobby/card room; two laundry rooms on each floor; outdoor patio area/gardening area; two small interior greenhouses; reception area; beauty/barber shop; storage areas; and, possibly a wood shop. Mr. Grant also supplied different unit mix and rent subsidy scenarios. Commissioner Blott asked for proposed unit costs. Mr. Grant responded that it would be approximately $50,OOQ/unit (hard cost); amid 71,000/unit (soft and hard cost) for a total project cost of approximately seven minion dollars. Soft costs include $2,400/unit for equipment; $5,000/unit for land; $4,500/unit for SAC, Water and Sewer Rec fees; and, $9,000/unit for architectural and miscellaneous fees. Mr. Grant stated that the time table should be set assuming Jay Nelson of Arvid Elness Architects finishes the Concept Plans on schedule. He suggested Commissioners should schedule an HRA meeting for March 9 to approve the Concept Plans so as not to endanger the September 1, 1993 construction start date, since a delay that could drive up 4 Y; the project cost. Commissioner Blott asked why the unit costs were so high. He stated that 550,000/unit Mould be adequate, and that $20,000 for soft costs is too much. Mr. Grant stated that he would have Arvid Elness respond to Commissioner Blotes concerns at the March 9 meeting. Director Dillerud stated that Arvid Elness should be informed of the concern over the unit costs and supply the Commissioners with the figures before the March meeting. Commissioner Warhol asked what is planned for parking accommodations. Mr. Grant replied that there would be 67 underground parking spaces; and, parking lot spaces above ground, consistent with City regulations. Director Dillerud gave an overview of the February 10, 1993 memo. The only item that is of concern is the South Shore Park benefit area. 0 Housing Specialist Dale informed the Commissioners that we do need to provide HUD with a Citizen Participation Plan. A draft is enclosed in the agenda packet. Acting Chairman Edson requested that the Citizen Participation Plan be placed on the next ac :nda for their consideration. 1NETR0 COUNCIR, HOUSING CHAPTER WORK GROUP: Director Dillerud gave an overview of the February 10, 1993 memo. He stated that Ais is basically an information item for the Commissioners to keep than informed of what is taking place on the Metro Council level. VUKMHr&UQN ITEM- S, -Director Dillerud informed the Commissioners that the Section 8 expenditureslrevenues format will be worked on by staff and sent to Hawkins, Ash, Haptie Company for suggestions and comments. Arg Chairman E,?;,:t it.0A he world like to know what the current Section 8 fent subsidy is for seakma #:;14W Fl;=nouth hxtion 8 program. Meeting Adjourned at Is: 10 P.m.