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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 03-01-1982 SpecialJL -(I) MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HOUSING AND RE"EVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA March 1, 1982 The special meeting of the Housing and Redeveiopment Authority of Plymouth, Minnesota was held on the 1st clay of March, 1982 at 7:05 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of the authority were present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners Hoyt and Bakke. Co mnlssioner Erickson joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Neils was absent. There were also present the following members of the City staff: Executive Director Willis, Associate Planner Dale, Planner Tremere, Assistant City Manager Boyles, and City Clerk Houk. MINUTES. It was moved by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Hillstrom, to approve the minutes of the January 25 annual meeting as submitted. Motion carried, three ayes. CATH OF OFFICE The oath of office was administered to Commissioner Harold P. Bakke who was reappointed to the•Commission for another term. PUBLIC HEARING FOR YEAR VIII OF CDBG PROGRAM Associate Planner Dale stated that one of the requirements for acquiring COBG funds is to hold a public hearing. The hearing tonight is to satisfy this requirement. Staff is uroposing that the funds be used similarly to last year as follows: Site acqulsition/assisted housing $80,806; Housing rehabilitation 34,000. This would leave $391,214 for the purchase of a site in downtown Plymouth for elderly housing. There has been a 15% reduction In funding for this year and this may be the last year for funding through the federal government. The program may be picked up by the state in following years but there is no guarantee. Commissioner Erickson joined the meetinq at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Hillstrom opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Hillstrom stated that these HR programs have been in operation for the last six years and have proven to be effective. Harry Jenson, partner in the Mission development, stated they had asked for MHFA funds for elderly housing when they b:,9gan development. He asked aq in f developers can get assistance from the CDBG for funding of their e der y housing. I* Special HRA Meeting March 1, 1982 Page 7 Executive Director Willis stated that if the City were able to purchase the site in downtown Plymouth for elderly housing, no money would be available for additional sites. The public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m. Commissioner Hoyt stated that a commitment has been made for some years to purchase the land in downtown Plymouth and the Commission has seen tbab good the rehabilitation program does. WITION was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to adopt the following resolution: HRA RESOLUTION 82-01 RECO7MMENDING ALLOCATION OF YEAR VIII CDBG FONDS WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth for Year VIII will be in receipt of approxi- mately $114,806 of Community Development Block Grant funds to utilize in such a way as to assist low and moderate income persons; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 1982 the Plymouth Housing and rehabilitation Authority held a legally constituted public hearing to allow interested parties to express their opinions; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth dis- cussed ways the CDBG funds could be utilized in accordance with federal guide- linest NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLYMOUTH HRA that the City Council be recommended to allocate the Year VIII Community Development Block Grant funds as follows: 80,806 - Land Write Down Assistance 34,000 - Housing Rehabilitation Grants Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. PROPOSED SECTION 8 PROGRAM CHANGE Associate Planner Dale stated that the change in the Section 8 program, which will not be going into effect until July, will have renters pay 30% of their income for rent rather than 25% as they do currently. The rule change is expected to have several benefits as follows: 1. Reduction in total dollars spent for rent assistance. 2. More very low income families to receive rent assistance. 3. Increase the incentive for those less in need of rent assistance to do without it. 4. Increase in rental revenues for public housing agencies. Spacial HRA Meeting March 1, 1982 Page. a MOTION was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, that the Plymouth HRA concur with the recommendation and note same for the record. Motion car +ed, four ayes. INFORMATION ITEMS Associate Planner Dale explained the Share -A -Home proqram. This Is for the Commission's information. A letter has been received from the area HUD office stating that since the Plymouth HRA has taken steps to correct findings in its last audit, no further action is needed. Commissioner Hoyt stated that since the City is trying to cut $110,000 from Its budget, the Council has discussed going to a Metro HRA. She is concerned about the lack of Information from local managers and apartment owners on whether they would be willing to continue on the program if this occurred. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hoyt, second-**' by Commissioner Erickson, to direct staff to contact the apartment owners and managers where Section R units are available, and tell them that this proposal will be considered and ask them if they would want to continue in the program if they would have to deal with the Metro HRA. Notion carried, four ayes. ESTABLISHMENT OF OUST COMPENSATION Assistant Manager Boyles reported on the steps taken to get two appraisals on the proposed site for the elderly housing.. It's now up to the Council to decide on just compensation. Planner Tremere pointed out that the appraised amount doesn't preclude negotiations. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Bakke to acten' the following resolution: I4RA RESOLUTION NO. 82-02 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING OUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING OFFERS TO ACQUIIRE ACQUISITION PARCEL WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth is carrying out a Community Development Block Grant project known as Senior Citizen Housing Project, which includes the acquisition of real property; and 0 Special HRA Meeting March 1, 1982 Page 9 WHEREAS,. the City of Plymouth has had the parcel of real property to be acquired appraised for its fair market value by two qualified independent professional real estate appraisers, who have completed written reports documenting said values; and WHEREAS, another qualified appraiser has reviewed these appraisal reports, made a personal on-site inspection of these properties, and has on file a written report setting forth his opinion as to fair market value; and WHEREAS, the work of the appraisers and review appraiser with respect to each property has been performed in a competent manner in accordance with applicable state law, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act, and Department of Housing and Urban Development policies and requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Plymouth HRA of the City of Plymouth,. Minnesota that It recommends that the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota adopts this resolution at its meeting un March 1, 1982. Motion carried on a. Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. El 7 OATH OF COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA I, Harold P. Bakke, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this State of Minnesota and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Commissioner of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, Minnesota, according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God. I do further swear that I am, and was at the time of my appointment, a resident of Plymouth, Minnesota. Harold P. Bakke Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of March, 1982. Notary Public UWRIE A. HOUK MTIWV AMA - U09460TA WurANOKA COUMV CannrN - Evska Sept. I& I= 0 I, Laurie Houk, the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of Plymouth, Minnesota, and keeper of the records thereof, hereby certify that the annexed Oath of Office of Commissioner Harold P. Bakke has been compared by me with, and is a true and correct copy of, said oath as the same is on file and of record in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the said City of Plymouth, this 1st day of March, 1982. U Seal) City C14K