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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 61, 1982
The regular meeting of the Housi,nq and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth,
Minnesota was held. on the 6th day of December, 1982 at 6:35 p.m. at the City
Council Chambers in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of
the authority were present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners Pat Neils,
Bakke, Gerry Neils and Erickson. There were also present the following
members of the City staff: Associate Planner Dale, and City Clerk Houk.
MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Pakke, to
approve the miirwtes of the September 27 regular meetinq as submitted.
Motion carried, three ayes.
SECTION 8 PROGRAM FUNDING BEYOND OCTOBER 1983
Discussion was held on how the City would fund the Section 8 program from
October, 1983 to the end of 1983 when .leases ran out if HUD stopped funding
the program in October.
Associate Planner Dale stated he had informed the current lease holders and
apartment managers of the fact that the funding will run out on October 12,
1983.
Commissioner Erickson joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Associate Planner Dale pointed out that there are HUD funds available to keep
the Section 8 program going until December 1984 but this would require the
HRA entering into another contract with them.
Commissioner Pat Neils joined the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Commissioner Gerry Neils asked if the City Council has had thouahts of
discontinuing the program. Associate Planner hale answered that the last time
this was discussed the Council decided to continue local administration of the
program.
Commissioner Erickson stated that he believed continuinq the proqram seemed to
be in line with the HRA objectives.
Commissioner Gerry Neils stated he thought the City should ask HUD to renew
the contract through 1984.
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It was moved by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Erickson,
to approve the following resolution:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 82-09
REQUEST TO THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE
LOCAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Section 8 Existing '°ent Assistance Program in Plymouth under
local administration has assistr:3 • significant number of lower income persons
over the past five years to mt-w%ain or to locate their residence in Plymouth;
and,.
WHEREAS, the continuance of the Section 8 Proqram in Plymouth throuah
December, 1984 under local administration would serve to allow those lower
Income persons now living in Plymouth to maintain their residence in the
community and would afford them the opportunity to contribute to the qeneral
well-being and diversity of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received, under a letter dated October 20, 1982 from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, confirmation that the City's AC(
with HUD, 8C-40709 is due for renewal in October, 1943 and that sufficient
funds remain to allow for the renewal of the contract at least throuoh
December, 1984;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Plymouth that the Plymouth City Council be reouested to make
provision in the 1984 City budget to retain sufficient funds to administer the
Section 8 Pregram locally.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Notion was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Pat
Neils that staff be directed to undertake action to secure contract renewal
and/or extension as early as possible so that the uncertainty of the time
period that the Section 8 Program might be locally administered is minimized.
Commissioner Gerry Neils stated that he would like to see a renewal contract
In hand before the 1984 budget is prepared so that the Council would be more
apt to approve the budgetinq.
Motion carried, five ayes.
SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT REVIEW FINDINGS - PROGRESS REPORT
Associate Planner Dale stated that by January he hoped to be do,ie with the
remaining items from the June 1982 review.
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SECTION 8 AVERAGE MONTHLY RENT SUBSIDY PAYMENTS. 1977-1982
Discussion was held on the percentage of vacancies in apartment buildings in.
Plymouth. Associate Planner reported that they vary from a minimum of one
apartment in a complex to approximately 20% vacant In another complex. He
stated he felt this may be a good time to negotiate with apartment owners to
lower rent rates for the Section 8 Prograr. participants.
Associate Planner Dale -*ated that an increased percentage of income is now
being paid by participo in the program. He felt this would help to serve
as a "brake" to the continual escalation of subsidy payments.
HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM - PROGRESS REPORT
Planner Dale reported that applicatiens for rehab grants are in excess of
funds. Since Plymouth serves eligible homeowners on a. "first come, first
served" basis, those homeowners who have recently submitted applications may
have to wait until the start of a new funding cycle in 3uly 1983.
Chairman Hillstrom asked what type of improvements were requested by the
applicants for Housing Rehab assistance. Associate Planner Dale answered that
he would bring a detailed report to the Commission at its next meeting.
Planner Dale stated that with the cutoff of income at 513,500, more people are
eligible. Also, homeowners are sometimes referred to him by other aoencies.
Planner Tremere stated that there are two issues involved: 1) there are other
programs from which money could be taken to help fund this program, and 2) at
least one more CDBG year will be coming. This will be the first year that the
large chunk of the money won't be going for acquisition and the Commission
should consider what to do with the money.
Commissioner Gerry Neils .stated he thought the Commission should make
application to Hennepin County for additional CDBG funds to finance the
program through the end of the year. Associate Planner Dale stated it
probably won't be until August or September before Hennepin County knows how
much money is available to cities who have additional needs.
Notion was made by Commissioner Gerry Neils, seconded by Commissioner Pat
Neils, to direct staff to inform Hennepin County that there is more demand
than money available and to ask for additional funds If and when they become
available.
Notion carried, five ayes.
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ADDITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS
Chairman Hillstrom suggested thet if staff had any ideas for the use of the
Community "evelopment Block Grant (COAG) funds for next. year, please let the
Commission know.
Planner Tremere stated that the staff will inventory what other HRA's have
been doing and report back.
Discussion continued on the status of the senior citizen high rise and what
the HRA could to at this time to proceed with the development.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Ake
secretary