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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 09-28-19941rmNMS PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 28,1994 A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Chairman David Crain on September 28, 1994. PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioners Brian Warhol, John Edson and Madie McFarland ABSENT: Commissioner Thomas Rugh STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, Housing Specialist Milt Dale, Housing Secretary Denise Hutt and Housing Supervisor Ed Goldsmith Donna Flaata of Walker presented the Monthly Occupancy Report indicating 92 units have been reserved. The first residents are scheduled to move in on October 24. A Certificate of Occupancy is anticipated to be issued on October 21. There is a large number of residents scheduled to move in by November 1. Ms. Flasta stated the ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday, October 21 at 4:00. Director Huriburt informed Commissioners that a tour has been scheduled tour City staff and Commissioners on Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed out. Ms. Flaata presented the 1994 and 1995 Operating Budgets for Plymouth Towne Square. Chairman Crain questioned why the amounts for the 1994 and 1995 "Utilities -Electric" line item of the budgets are so close since there is only three months left in 1994. Ms. Flaata responded there was an error in the 1995 budget amount and should be corrected to reflect an amount of $16,800. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland to approve the 1994 and 1995 Plymouth Towne Square budgets, with an amendment to revise the 1995 Utilities -Electric" amount to $16,800. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28, 1994 Page #47 199s Housing Specialist Dale gave an overview of the September 20, 1994 memo. He stated the City of Plymouth can expect $300,000 for the funding period January 1 through December 31, 1995. Also, program income of $20,000 is anticipated. Staff has reconunended that $61,000 be reallocated from Hennepin Technical College for 1994 to the First Time Homebuyer Loan and Development Program, as Hennepin Technical college was unable to utilize the funding. Chairman Crain opened the public hearing. Bruce Larson of Community Builders stated that their request for an allocation of $50,000 would be used for their Contract/Purchase Program. Community Builders are in the process of buying a first home for 1994 and have identified throe families that may qualify for the Contract/Purchase Program. Mr. Larson felt confident that the $50,000 can be utilized in 1995 and concurred with staff's recommendation to fimd this as part of the First Tune Homebuyer Loan and Development Program. Jun Ncholie of Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association agreed with the recommended 15,000 for 1995 finding, plus the rollover of unexpended 1994 fimds in their program. He stated Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association is still attempting to get the program filly fimded by the State. Mary Bisek of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department asked the board to consider the allocation of $5,000 for 1995 to continue to provide one-on-one assistance to physically challenged individuals using City parks and $10,000 for 1994 to provide accessible play areas in several City parks in conformance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Chairman Crain closed the public hearing. Commissioner Edson questioned the Mernices in the line items between anticipated and actual drawdown in the September 20, 1994 neuro to John Swanson. He asked if there would be any consequences with HUD requirements if the line items from anticipated drawdown does not match the actual drawdown. Housing Specialist Dale replied the line items can fluctuate. He commented that the allocation for South Shore Park could not be fidly expended because of difficulties in providing adequate records to document Davis -Bacon wage requirements under the CDBG program. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28,1994 Par "s Director H irlburt stated that with the recommended reallocation of 1994 CDBG funds, the individual programs should have sufficient funding for the remainder of 1994. Commissioner Edson pointed out that HRA Resolution 94-13 authorizes the reallocation of $61,000 from Hennepin Technical College, but does not mention the reallocation of 10,000 unegmmled funds to be allocated to Plymouth Park and Recreation. Director Huriburt agreed the resolution should contain that information and suggested a resolution addressing the South Shore Park reallocation Supervisor Goldsmith stated staff would prepare a chart indicating allocations and reallocations for each program and present it to the board at a later meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner Warhol to recommendapprovaloftheresolutionauthorizingthatFiscalYear1994CDBGfundsof $61,000 be relloca<ted from the HOLT n Technical College activity to the First Time Homebuyer Loan and Development activity and funds of $10,000 be reallocated from the Contingency Fund to the Park and Recreation Department's ADA improvements activity. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Crain stated he is comfortable with the recommendation from btaff regarding the 1995 CDBG allocation. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain recommending approval of the resolution authorizing the allocation for Fiscal Year 1995 CDBG feuds. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Crain presented a City of Plymouth Summary Sheet that he compiled while working at the Metropolitan Council. The City of Plymouth Summary Sheet indicatesthereisaneedanddesireformoreaffordablehousinginthesuburbanarea. There is a substantial number of lower income persons in Plymouth. The 1990 Census data shows there are 3,000 households in Plymouth earning less that $25,000 per year. Chairman Crain commented it will take a tremendous effort to overcome this situation. Commissioner McFarland asked what solutions are available to address affordable lousing. Chairman Crain replied that building Plymouth Towne Square for seniors will help, but more people need to get involved. Many projects will take a joint efforts of several entities with different funding sources M Plymouth Horsing and Redevelopment Authority September 28,1994 Page #49 Director Hurlburt commented that our CDBG funds can be used as an incentive for other agencies to work with the city on projects to provide affordable housing. Ahso, staff is looking at trying to expand our Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.. Bruce Larson of Community Builders stated he would be interested in working with the board on rental issues and partnerships to provide more affordable housing in Plymouth. Commissioner Edson concurred that affordable housing in Plymouth is a problem. He stated it is not just a problem in Plymouth, but all over. He commented that the City would have to be proactive in working with the Metropolitan Council. Chairman Crain suggested the board set aside time to plan for the future and set goals. Director Hudburt concurred with Chaimnan Crain and stated that if the Comprehensive Plan is updated to expand the MUSA. The Housing Plhn would also need to be updated. COIbdVILnNI!'1'Y BUILDERS FUND ALIM'AIMN Bruce Larson of Community Builders requested approval of the use of its 1994 CDBG allocation for property acquisition in addition to its previous approval for housing rehabilitation work. He stated that $18,000 would be used towards the purchase of the first property with $4,000 for minimal repairs. Housing Specialist Dale commented that the home Community Builders is purchasing for 91,000 needs minimal repairs. MOTION by Commissioner McFarland, seconded by Chairman Crain ' to recommend approval of Community Builders' request for the use of its 1994 CDBG allocation for property acquisition costs, as well as, rehabilitation costs. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Housing Specialist Dale gave an overview of the September 28 memo requesting approval of $30,000 for Hammer Residences, Inc. for acquisition of an existing single family house should its current attempt to purchase an affordable vacant lot not materialize Jon Thompson of Hammer Residences, Inc. stated he is hopeful they can meet all wetland requirements and move forward with the plans. If they are not successful in meeting requirements, they would like the approval of the board to use $30,000 for acquisition of an existing single family house as a contingency plan. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28,19% Page 0S0 MOTION by Commissioner Warhol, seconded by Commissioner Edson to recommend approval of Hammer Residences, Inc.'s request for the use of its 1994 CDBG allocation for acquisition of a single family home should the acquisition of vacant property not prove feasible. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. IMMVU4P Housing Specialist Dale gave an overview of the September 28 memo requesting transfer of the vaanranty deed of Rockford Addition from the Plymouth HRA to the Plymouth Housing Alliance; commitment from the City of $20,000 of First Time Homebuyer money o the family purchasing the new house; and, delivery of the warranty deed to Norwest Bank to be held in escrow until construction is completed and final closing on the property occurs. Director Hurlburt wondered if the family buying the house is aware of the widening of Fernbrook Lane and County Road 9. Housing Specialist Dale replied they were aware of the proposed plans for the street widening. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland authorizing Chairman Crain acrd Executive Director Hurlburt to initiate the transfer of warranty deed of Rockford Addition from the Plymouth HRA to the Plymouth Housing Alliance; also, commitment from the City of $20,000 of First Time Homebuyer money to the family purchasing the new house, and, delivery of the warranty deed to Norwest Bank to be held in escrow until construction is completed and final closing on the property occurs. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. (Commissioner Warhol abstained.) Ui Kil Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the September 20 memo recommending that the current Management Services Agreement remain in effect until such time as either partY proposes changes to it or as required by HUD. He further recommended that the Management Services Agreement be reviewed annually to determine if any changes are necessary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Warhol, seconded by McFarland to recommend approval of the July 21, 1994 minutes. 1 Plymouth gods-log and Redevelopment Authority September 28,1994 Page 051 Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain to recommend approval of the August 18, 1994 minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Director Hurlburt stated that the expansion and re riodeling of City Hall will begin October 3, 1994. Therefore, some of the board and commission meetings may be held in the Public Safety building. Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.