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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Packet 05-26-2016DRAFT MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 25, 2016 PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioners Michelle Soderberg, Katie Black, and Marty McCarthy ABSENT: Commissioner Kira Vanderlan STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Housing Specialist Spencer Agnew and Office Support Representative Tina Beckfeld OTHERS: Councilmember Judy Johnson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes for January 28, 2016. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Report. MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Soderberg, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Community Development Block Grant. Consider 2016 Action Plan. Housing Specialist Agnew gave an overview of the staff report. He indicated that nine applications were sent out to social service agencies and we received applications back from six agencies, which staff is recommending funding for HRA administered programs. Chairman Kulaszewicz opened the public hearing. Six organizations were present: Hammer represented by Ellen Timmerman-Borer; People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM) represented by Kelley Skumautz; Tree House represented by Christa Trap; HOME Line represented by Tracey Goodrich; Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) represented by Carol Watson; and, Senior Community Services (SCS) represented by Jon Burkhow, all of whom thanked the HRA for their continued support. Each representative gave a presentation about their respective agency Draft Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 25, 2016 Page 2 summarizing their mission and gave specifics regarding their programs provided to Plymouth residents. Councilmember Johnson asked Ellen Timmerman-Borer from Hammer what percentage of Hammer homes serve Plymouth residents. Ms. Timmerman-Borer stated 17 of Hammer’s 37 homes are located in Plymouth. Councilmember Johnson also asked if the requested funding would be used for the Plymouth Hammer homes. Ms. Timmerman-Borer replied affirmative. Commissioner Soderberg asked how many Plymouth residents live in each Hammer residence. Ms. Timmerman-Borer stated 4-6 people live in each of the 17 Plymouth Hammer residences. Hammer also assists 12-14 residents in apartment communities in Plymouth. Councilmember Johnson asked if there has been a policy discussion about waiving permit fees and plan check fees for capital improvement projects funded through the HRA. HRA Manager Barnes stated that several years ago there was a discussion about it. A decision was made to review each permit on a case-by-case basis rather than create a policy to waive permit fees across the board. More recently some nominal fees were waived for the new construction of West View Estates and Plymouth City Flats funded through the HRA reserves as an effort to help those projects with the state funding process. Councilmember Johnson indicated she would like to have this idea discussed by the HRA and Council. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked Kelley Skumautz from PRISM if the requested funding would be earmarked for housing. Ms. Skumautz stated the funding would specifically be used for housing in Plymouth. Commissioner Soderberg asked Tracey Goodrich from HOME Line if they are seeing less demand for resources. Ms. Goodrich said on the contrary, they are experiencing a statewide spike in calls. Carol Watson from CAPSH added economic recovery is not reaching the poverty level creating an increased demand for services. She said needs are shifting but not declining, and resources are tightening. Draft Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 25, 2016 Page 3 Ms. Timmerman-Borer stated Hammer is grateful for a greater retention rate of donors who are also increasing their donations. Tree House representative Christa Trap stated that poverty is spreading throughout the metro area including Plymouth. Commissioner McCarthy asked Jon Burkhow from SCS if paid staff or volunteers provide their services. Mr. Burkhow stated volunteers are utilized for their group projects and account for approximately one-third of the total hours of service. Paid staff typically provides on-going services such as mowing, shoveling, and painting. MOTION by Commissioner Soderberg, seconded by Commissioner Black, to adopt resolutions 2016-01 and 2016-02 providing a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of its 2016 CDBG program funding. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers. Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary Commissioner Soderberg nominated Chairman Kulaszewicz to continue as the HRA Chair, seconded by Commissioner Black. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. Chairman Kulaszewicz nominated Commissioner Soderberg to continue as the HRA Vice-Chair, seconded by Commissioner Black. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. Commissioner Soderberg nominated Commissioner Black to continue as the HRA Secretary, seconded by Commissioner McCarthy. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Soderberg, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion approved unanimously.