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Hutchinson HRA Regular Board Meeting
September 16, 2025
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER— Chair Renee Lynn Johnson-Kotlarz called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Members present: Gary Forcier, Mayor; Peggy Godina
Members absent: Robin Kashuba; Dan Masog
Others present: Judy Flemming, Executive Director, John Olson, HRA Technician
a. Approve the Hutchinson HRA Regular Board Meeting agenda. Motion by Forcier, second by
Godina to approve the agenda, including 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 AUGUST 19, 2025.
Motion by Forcier, second by Godina to approve regular meeting minutes, as presented, unanimous
approval.
4. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. City Center:
1) Consideration of City Center General Fund payments of$10,571.44 for checks 9539 to 9544
2) Consideration of City Center August 2025 Financial Statements
Motion by Forcier, second by Godina to approve City Center payments and August 2025
Financial Statements, unanimous approval.
b. Park Towers:
1) Consideration of Park Towers Operating Account payments of$85,319.10 for checks 16795
to 16816, and the 9/8/2025 Visa Bill payment.
2) Consideration of Park Towers August 2025 Financial Statements, which were distributed at
the meeting.
Flemming noted that payment for the lock replacement project was made, which will be
reimbursed from other funds in the future. Motion by Forcier, second by Godina to approve
Park Towers Operating Account payments and August 2025 Financial Statements, unanimous
approval.
5. DISCUSSION ON THE VISON AND MISSION STATEMENTS —Flemming presented
vision/mission statements from various similar organization. Discussion followed, with Board
members thanking her for the research. Further discussion will be done in the coming months, with
the goal to institute new language early next year.
6. PARK TOWERS
a. Park Towers September Newsletter
b. Park Towers Vacancy Report
Flemming noted ongoing recertification and marketing efforts.
c. Operation Updates:
1) Updated Contracts.
Flemming noted flooring and snow removal contracts will be with the same companies.
2) Minnesota Housing POHP Award for Sewer Main Replacement
Flemming noted the project will proceed next spring.
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3) Issued a"No Trespass"
Flemming noted there was no trespassing action coordinated with Hutchinson Police
Services for Park Towers.
4) Sold the John Deere Tractor& attachments
Flemming noted the equipment was sold to L&P Supply.
5) Other Miscellaneous Updates
Flemming informed the Board about the conciliation court hearing later today.
Flemming informed the Board of ongoing efforts to improve computers and IT support.
Motion by Forcier, second by Godina to proceed with replacement equipment and
engagement of support services, unanimous approval.
6. PROGRAM UPDATES
a. Downtown Housing Rehab Program Update
Flemming noted the party that HRA had been working with for rental rehab has decided to sell
the property. The owner will inform potential buyers about the rental rehab program.
b. Owner Occupied Rehab Programs
Olson reported that letters were sent to owner-occupied homes in the downtown area.
1) Consideration of approval of City Home Repairs Program grant: City Home Repair Grant for
534 Bluff Street NE
Motion by Forcier, second by Godina to approve City Home Repair Grant for 534 Bluff St
NE, unanimous approval.
c. Island View Heights Lots Update:
1) Modular Construction Plans
Flemming presented modular cost estimate and noted that a cost estimate will also be done,
based on split-level home, similar to those built in the past.
d. Other
Flemming invites available Board members to be present for presentation of HRA's proposal to
utilize state housing funds at the 09/23/25 City Council meeting.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
a. FYI: July 2025 Hutchinson Housing Market Update
b. FYI: Freddie Mac Mortgage Interest Rate for the week of 9/4/2025 down .13%
c. FYI: City Budget Workshop
d. Proposed Developments:
1) Workhorse Development: Golf Course Road& Montana Street
2) Kuepers: Old Burns Manor Site
3) The Farmhouse Site: Golf Course Road
8. ADJOURNMENT— There being no other business, Chair Kotlarz declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Judy Flemming, HRA Executive Director
Gary Forcier, Secretary/Treasurer