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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. 0. 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.