03-19-2002 HRAMHUTCHINSON HOUSING & REDEVELOPEMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MARCH 19, 2002
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson, Joel Kraft called the meeting to order. Members
Present: Thor Skeie, Duane Hoversten and John Houle. Members Absent: Debbie
Goranowski. Staff Present: Jean Ward, Judy Flemming and Mary Chelin.
IL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING ON FEBRUARY
19, 2001
John Houle moved to approve. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
III. FINANCIAL REPORT
Duane Hoversten moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
IV. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
• Jean Ward reported on the REAC inspection. Board members will be
forwarded a copy of the written report after it has been received.
• The contract awarded to Widseth - Smith- Nolting has been executed.
V. EXTENSION OF ROLLING MEADOWS
Diane Sorenson presented plans for continuation of Rolling Meadows as a
Building Better Neighborhood along with a request for HRA/City
participation to meet Greater MN Housing Fund's requirements. She also
presented plans for single family units at the Ravenwood Development and
requested that the HRA apply to CASA for First Time Home Buyer Funds for
that project.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers, presented different options for City participation in the
Building Better Neighborhoods concept. After the presentation, it was
recommended that a committee of HRA Board representatives and City
Council representatives meet to decide which option would be the best to
present to recommend to the City Council.
VI. FRANKLIN -GROVE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT
• The Board was informed of the Award of $600,000 for the Project.
• A timeline was presented for the implementation of the Project
VIII. HHPOP
Consideration of Resolution 02 -0, 2002 Purchase Price Limit was presented for
approval. John Houle moved to approve. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
IX. MILEAGE REINBURSEMENT
Consideration of Resolution 02 -04, approving an increase form 34.5¢ /mile to
36.5¢, per the IRS approved increase for the City was presented. Thor Skeie
moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
XI. LAND TRUST INFORMATION
The Board was given and discussed information on Land Trust. The consensus
was that there is no interest in the program at this time.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
The Board was presented a revised Guideline for Subordination Requests. Duane
Hoversten moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion carried.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Joel Kraft declared the meeting
adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Debbie Goranowski, Secretary /Treasurer