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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 16,1994
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by
Chairman David Crain on November 16, 1994.
PRES]Rff: Chairman David Crain, Commissmers Brian Warhol and John Edson
ABSENT: Commissionrs Thomas Rugh and Marjie McFarland
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith and Housing Secretary Denise Hutt
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Donna Flaata of Wallwr Management presented the Monthly Occupancy Report and the PTS
Newsietter to Commissioners: Ms. Flaata requested that Wallm be allowed to accept
applications, fr m December 15 through January 31 in order to fill the remaining 11 units.
Ms. Flaata indicated that applications will be processed on a "first-come, first -serve' basis.
It was the consensus of the Board to accept applications from December 15 through January
31. The announcement should be published in the Plymouth Newsletter and the Plymouth
Sun -Sailor.
Ms. Plaata stated that Greg Oppegard, BRW Ehress Architects, and Fran and Sons will be
meeting on November 18 to go over finishing touches and remaining punch lists for Plymouth
Towne Square.
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MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to recommend approval of
the September 28, 1994 minutes.
Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carded unanimously.
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HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith gave an overview of the November 8, 1994, memo. He
explained that staff is requesting a reallocation of funds because of a budget overrun in the
South Shore Park account. Additional expenditures were partly the result of a successful effort
to meet the November 1, 1994, spending deadline of the CDBG Work Out Plan with HUD.
This exceeds the projected goal of $509,564 by $33,065 (6.196).
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MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner Warhol recommending
adoption of the resolution reallocating Fiscal Year 1994 Community Development Block
CDBG) `tends.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
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HRA Supervisor Goldsmith presented a report prepared by staff intern Julie Urban. The
report consisted of a compilation of selected statistics from work Ms. Urban has been doing
for a housing affordability report and a m ision of the housing component of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Chairnan Crain asked if Commissioners would receive additional housing reports.
BRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that the compbted reports and additional information being
compiled for City Manager Johnson would be shared with the HILA Commissioners at a later
date.
Commissioner Edson was surprised that median rests m Plymouth were lower than Maple
Grove.
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith offered that Plymouth's apartment buildings are older.
Commissioner Edson asked if staff is monitoring the condition of rental property in Plymouth.
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that units are currently inspected by the City and
monitored for compliance with Housing Maintenance Code regWremems under the City's
Real Housing Licensing Ordimce. Also, staff is aware of apartment buildings that are in
need of renovations and will be looking at programs available to assist owners.
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith presented an inquiry from Community Builders regarding the use
of $20,000 of First Time Homebuyer funds in conjunction with their Contract/Purchase
Program. The family they are considering qualifies under the First Time Homebuyer Program
and would allow them the additional funding to purchase the home.
Commissioner Edson was concerned that the family would not be able to afford the taxes and
ongoing maintenance expenses-
Warhol commented this would be no different than the Plymouth Housing
Alliance project.
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Commissioner Edson commented that the house on 24th Avenue is older and would need
repairs at some point in comparison to the new house being built on Fernbrook I xWCountyRoad9.
Chairman Crain was concerned about allocating too much money to one project.
Commissioner Warhol stated that as an applicant under the First Time Homebuyer Program,
they would be entitled to the fining.
Commissioner Edson interjected that he does not have a problem with funding the First Mine
Homebuyer Program, but does not think it is wise to combine programs.
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated he would inform Community Builders that it is the
consensus of the Board that they would rather not combine the two programs.
Commissioner Edson stated if Community Builders wished to combine these programs, they
would have to give more assurances that the family would be able to make the payments an
maintain the home.
Commissioner Warhol left at 7:55 p.m.
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the November 8, 1994 memo outlining the
Pim for dialogic planning. He suggested the process originate with the HRA
Commissioners and bring others it as needed.
Commissioner Edson suggested that this item be continued to the January meeting, as there
was no longer a quorum.
1VIEEMG ADJOURNED AT 8-.M P.b L