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HRA Hutchinson,MN 55354
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Hutchinson HRA Regular Board Meeting
February 21,2023
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Renee Lynn Johnson Kotlarz called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Renee Lynn Johnson KotIarz, Gary Forcier, Robin Kashuba and Kimberly
Merwin. Staff Present: Judy Flemming
a. Gary Forcier seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Robin Kashuba moved to approve the
Hutchinson HRA Regular Board Meeting agenda.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS No citizens addressed the HHRA Board of Commissioners.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JANUARY 17, 2023
a. Robin Kashuba moved to approve the minutes of the January 17,2023 regular board meeting.
Kimberly Merwin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
4. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Gary Forcier moved to approve the following:
a. City Center General Fund payments of$9,169.03 for checks 9314 to 9318
b. City Center December 31, 2022 Adjusted Financial Statements and January 31, 2023 Financial
Statements
c. Park Towers Operating Account payments of$45,803.91 for checks 15929 to 15959; 2/13/2023
EFT for Visa Bill and to void check 15932 to the City of Hutchinson, Water Department because
of a duplicate payment.
d. Park Towers Security Deposit Account Payments of$1,427.22 for checks 1614 to 1616.
Kimberly Merwin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. PARK TOWERS
a. Park Towers February Newsletter was presented.
b. Judy Flemming presented the Park Towers Vacancy Report. Now that annual recertifications are
done we will be doing more marketing. The Board also suggested to try to simplify the
application packet.
c. Gary Forcier moved to approve the Small Purchase over$10,000 but not exceeding$175,000 for
Federal Pacific Breaker Panel and Breaker Replacement. Kimberly Merwin seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
d. FYI: HUD's New HOTMA Rule
6. 1000 DALE STREET PROJECT UPDATE
The Board reviewed the updated estimates to renovate and relocate the home currently at 1000 Dale
Street. After a discussion of how to reduce costs took place, it was agreed to continue to pursue this
project.
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111 Hassan Street SE
HRA Hutchinson,MN 55350
Website:www.hutchinsonhra.com
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7. 145 GLEN STREET NW PROJECT
Judy Flemming presented to the Board another possible house moving project. The EDA purchased
the home at 145 Glen Street NW that needs to be removed from the property. Judy Flemming will
get more details and bring it back to the Board. The Board thought maybe this home could be
adapted with more handicap accessible features.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
• FYI: 2022 Apartment Guide
• FYI: 2022 Foreclosure
• FYI: A Place to Call Home newsletter
9. ADJOURNMENT
a. Kimberly Merwin moved to adjourn and Gary Forcier seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no other business, Chair Renee Lynn Johnson Kotlarz declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Judy Flemming, HRA Executive Director
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Gary F cier, Secretary/Treasurer
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