HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 05-24-1982MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
May 24, 1982
The regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held on the 24th day of May,. 1982 at 6:40 p.m. at the City
Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of
the authority were present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners Erickson. and
Bakke. Commissioners Pat Neils wd Gerry Neils joined the meeting at 6:45.
There were also present the following members of the City staff: Executive
Director Willis, Associate Planner Dale, Assistant City Manager Boyles,
Planner Tremere, and City Clerk Houk.
MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to
approve the minutes of the April 5 regular meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, three ayes.
Commissioners Pat Neils ant; 1 erry Neils joined` the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
SURVEY AND DISCUSSION OF SECTION 8 RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN PLYMOUTH
Chairman Hillstrom stated that this survey came about because approximately
one year ago the City was looking at different methods of cutting operating
costs in Plymouth. One option was that the City would discontinue the
administration of its Section 8 program. The Council at that time decided
that the City would continue administering the program. Several months ago
the matter came to the HRA again. They decided to get reaction from the
owners and managers on their opinion of the Metropolitan HRA vs. the City
operation. A survey was conducted by Associate Planner Dale.
Chairman Hillstrom asked the Commissioners if they had any comments prior to
hearing from the apartment managers and owners.
Discussion followed on various questions included in the survey.
Sharon Wheeler, manager of `pillage Square, asked if the Metropolitan HRA took
over the ;FminUstration, would she be dealing with someone different every
time she called them. Associate Planner Dale answered that Metro assigns a
case load of approximately 75 cases to an individual and apartment managers
would be dealing with that same individual at all times.
Executive Director Willis stated that some possible advantages of changing to
Metro would be that the taxpayers of Plymouth would no longer be subsidizing
the HRA to an amount of approximately $17,000 for this local control. One
problem involved with local control is the necessary paperwork. It would be
easier for Plymouth to let Metro deal with it.
Barbara DeMers, manager, Four Seasons Villa, asked what would happen to
res dents on the current waiting list if Metro took over.
Commissioner G. Neils answered that more than likely that person would be
assigned to whatever place on its waiting list Metro decided would be best..
Harold Posnick, owner, Lancaster Village, stated the program is best handled
oca. y as local people are more sensitive to local needs.
Ms. DeMers stated that she has a good working relationship with the Plymouth
HRA, she has heard that often Metro is .Late with their checks to the managers,
and she is very happy with the response she gets from the Plymouth HRA to
problems.
3une Posnlck stated they have had a pleasant relationship with the Plymouth
a;2 stressed that it is important to have their checks on time.
Commissioner P. Neils asked If the managers would delete their Section 8
program if the City were to change to Metro. They all answered that they
would probably drop the program.
MOTION was made by Commissioner G. Neils, seconded by Commissioner P. Neils
that the results of the survey with tLe synopsis of the observations of the
meeting tonight be sent to the apartment owners and managers.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
The Commissioners reviewed the draft of the Management Services Contract
between the HRA and the City of Plymouth. Discussion was held on includirq a
statement that the funds of the HRA would not be comingled with the City
funds.
Associate Planner Dale stated that the draft agreement has not been reviewed
with HUD as yet. The wording was mostly taken from an agreement HUD proposed
several years ago.
Executive Director Willis stated it probably should be reviewed by HUD before
the HRA takes action on it.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Bakke, seconded by Commissioner G. Neils, that
the draft agreement be reviewed by HUD before the NRA takes action..
Notion carried, five ayes.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner
requirements
garages, etc.
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G. Neils asked if the HRA should be looking at certain
of Section 8 new construction projects in terms of storage,
and whether a policy should be established on this.
Execut l -e Director Willis stated that there currently is an item •before the
Council dealing with storage and garage requirements for Section 8 new
construction projects.
Commissioner C. Neils stated the HRA's concern would be the internal
dimensions and layouts, and. minimum HUD requirements rather than the layout of
the building on the lot and traffic flow as these concerns are already
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Executive Director Willis stated his concern is that the. HRA should not
duplicate Planning Commission work.
No acticn was taken.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Secretary
The next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July
26, 1982.