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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 09-27-2018APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY September 27, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Robert Huddleston, Marty McCarthy, Jeff Kulaszewicz and Matthew Plec STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Support Services Manager Denise Whalen, and Office Support Representative Tina Beckfeld OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Judy Johnson, Grace Management Representative Jody Boedigheimer, and Kathy Tadych 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Michelle Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. HRA Manager Barnes added an item to the agenda, along with content, submitted late Thursday September 27, 2018 replacing 5A. 5A moved to 5B, and 5B moved to 5C. 2. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Soderberg opened and closed the public forum. No one was present to speak. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2018. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing report. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing report. MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING Chair Soderberg opened and closed the public hearing. No one was present to speak A. Housing Choice Voucher Program. Proposed changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and submission of HUD-50077-CR. Support Services Manager Whalen gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked what significant changes were made. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 27, 2018 Page 2 Support Services Manager Whalen stated no significant changes were made. Council Member Johnson asked if the change on page 7-5, verification of earned income, should be clarified to read “at least three most consecutive recent pay stubs.” Support Services Manager Whalen said yes and staff will make the change. MOTION by Chairman Plec, seconded by Commission Kulaszewicz, to approve HRA Resolution 2018-08 to be effective immediately and authorize submission of the HUD-50077 CR to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019, Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. 5070 Holly Lane, #6. Request to remove restrictive covenants. HRA Manager Barnes summarized the background as no staff report was prepared. He stated additional information was submitted and was available for review. Ms. Kathy Tadych, realtor representing Ms. Bank, owner of 5070 Holly Ln N orth, #6, presented to the board statistical information and comparable market analysis reports to support her claim that the restrictive covenants are hindering the sale of said property. She stated four buyers have wanted to purchase the property but could not qualify with the restrictive covenants in place. The restrictions are limiting the buyers based on income. Council Member Johnson asked why the listing did not include the opportunity for affordable housing. Ms. Tadych answered the first three weeks the listing did, but decided to remove it because potential buyers are not familiar with the programs. She did not want to steer potential buyers away. Council Member Johnson stated the property should be marketed to those that could benefit from affordable housing adding th ere is a desperate need. Council Member Johnson said connecting with local agencies would be a good resource and would broaden the opportunity to those in need. Chair Soderberg stated tax payer money was used to provide affordable housing and it is the obligation of the HRA board to keep it as such. Ms. Tadych said she met with HRA Manager Barnes to discuss marketing options. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 27, 2018 Page 3 HRA Manager Barnes stated staff sent marketing information to Interfaith Outreach, Community Action Partners hip, and Habitat for Humanity. Staff followed up with phone calls to those agencies. Chair Soderberg reminded Ms. Tadych that HRA Manager Barnes is helping to market the property but the responsibility to sell the property is with her. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if the HRA is hand-cuffing the seller with the restrictive covenants; therefore, not allowing her to move forward . Commissioner Huddleston said the restrictive covenants are being viewed as a penalty, when in fact Ms. Bank would not have qualified to buy the property without the use of program money. Ms. Tadych said the buyer is being penalized. Chair Soderberg stated more could be done to market the property to qualified buyers in need. The property has only been on the market for 43 days. Support Services Manager Whalen stated the clients of the HCV program could be potential candidates. Ms. Tadych stated the asking price was dropped a week ago from $234,900 to $229,900, and again September 26 to $229,800 adding new photos hoping to bring in potential buyers with a lower price range. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if the 1st Time Home Buyer programs was see ing difficulty. HRA Manager Barnes answered yes, affordable housing in Plymouth is difficult to find and on average less than ten properties at any given time are listed that would be considered affordable. Council Member Johnson said many would love the opportunity to live in Plymouth and have their children go to Wayzata schools but are unaware affordable housing is available to them. MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz to remove the restrictive covenants on 5070 Holly Lane, #6. MOTION failed for lack of a second. Council Member Johnson asked if the $25,000 is paid back with the sale of the property thus allowing the seller to move on, could it be used for other HRA programs. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 27, 2018 Page 4 HRA Manager Barnes answered yes, it could be used for the 1st Time Home Buyer program or the Rehab loan program. Council Member Johnson asked if the City should be doing more. HRA Manager Barnes stated staff can reach out to additional agencies to help market the property. MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Chairman Kulaszewicz to deny the request to remove the restrictive covenants for 5070 Holly Lane #6 at this time, but will revisit the issue at the HRA meeting of October 25, 2018. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. B. HRA Budgets. Review and approve the 2019 Budgets. HRA Manager Barnes and Support Services Manager Whalen gave an overview of the staff report. Chair Soderberg asked about line item 32001 CDBG – Housing Rehab Grants/Loans budget concept verses budget proposed 2019. HRA Manager Barnes responded more money is available because of carry over, performance, allocation, and repayment. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked how salaries are determined to be allocated between each program. HRA Manager Barnes answered salary allocations are determined by job responsibilities – time spent performing duties for each program. MOTION by Commissioner Plec, seconded by Chairman Huddleston Kulaszewicz to approve the HRA budgets and recommends the City Council adopt the 2019 HRA budgets. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. C. Garland Lane Property. Discussion pertaining to ownership. (Tabled from August 23, 2018 meeting.) HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report stating no decision needs to be made tonight on this topic. Chair Soderberg stated she is more inclined to sell the property. Commissioner Huddleston asked if there was a market for an accessible house. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 27, 2018 Page 5 HRA Manager Barnes answered yes, staff co uld reach out to area programs for interest. Commissioner Huddleston asked, based on the 20 year relationship, would it adversely affect the client. HRA Manager Barnes stated there is a sentimental attachment to the property however the HRA would provide a reasonable amount of time to allow her to find new accommodations. HRA Manager Barnes asked the board to consider the options and provide feedback to staff. MOTION by Commissioner McCarthy, seconded by Chairman Plec to take no action. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 6. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 P.M.