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Hutchinson HRA Regular Board Meeting
April 15, 2025
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER—Chair Renee Lynn Johnson-Kotlarz called the meeting to order at
approximately 7:00 a.m.
Other members present: Gary Forcier, Robin Kashuba, Dan Masog
Members absent: Peggy Godina
Motion by Masog, second by Kashuba to approve the Hutchinson HRA Regular Board Meeting
agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections,unanimous approval.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS—No citizens addressed the HHRA Board of Commissioners.
3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 18,
2025 - Motion by Forcier, second by Mason to approve regular meeting minutes as presented,
unanimous approval.
4. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. City Center:
1) Consideration of City Center General Fund payments of$10,854.82 for checks 9512 to 9517
and the 4/9/2025 Visa Bill payment
2) Consideration of City Center March 2025 Financial Statements
b. Park Towers:
1) Consideration of Park Towers Operating Account payments of$87,243.07 for checks 16651
to 16679, and the 4/9/2025 Visa Bill payment
2) Consideration of Park Towers March 2025 Financial Statements
Motion by Masog, second by Kashuba to approve City Center and Park Towers financial reports,
unanimous approval.
5. PARK TOWERS
a. Park Towers April Newsletter
b. Park Towers Vacancy Report
c. Operation Update
• Minnesota Housing POHP Application was submitted for Sewer Main Improvements.
requested $30,643
6. DISCUSSION ON HOMEOWNER LETTER TO THE BOARD
Motion by Masog, second by Forcier to send the letter as presented, which acknowledges the letter
received from Sam Simonson, unanimous approval.
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7. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON HHRA 2025 PRIORITIES
Flemming reported that Park Towers lock replacement project will likely begin May 19. As long as the
project will involve being at all units, also looking into replacement of smoke/CO detectors at the same
time,but an additional quote will need to be done.
Flemming reported marketing efforts relating to Live &Work in Hutchinson program and Downtown
Rental Rehab programs, including use of existing funds received by the City in the last couple of years
to underwrite forgivable loans for the rental rehab projects.
A general discussion was held regarding whether it would be better to sell or rent a potential accessible
home built on one of the Island View properties.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
a. FYI: February 2025 Hutchinson Housing Market Update
b. FYI: Freddie Mac Mortgage Interest Rate for the week of 3/5/2025 down from last month
Flemming reported these numbers represent a tight market, given the lower number of home sales
and inventory.
9. ADJOURNMENT. There being no other business, Chair Renee Lynn Johnson-Kotlarz adjourned
the meeting.