07-17-2002 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting
July 17th, 2002
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Joel Kraft, called the meeting to order. Members
Present: Duane Hoversten and John Houle. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy
Flemming. Absent: Thor Skeie
IL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING ON June 181h 2002.
Duane Hoversten moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
III. FINANCIAL REPORT
John Houle moved to approve. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
IV. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward reported that construction for this year's apartment renovations is
scheduled to begin August 6th with tenants being relocated beforehand July 26th
b. The Public Hearing date for the 2003 Annual Plan was set for September 10, 12:00
Noon Park Towers.
c. The Board was informed that two tenants were issued a Notice to Vacate, one due to
unsatisfactory housekeeping and the second one for being convicted of a Felony.
d. Jean Ward informed the Board the RASS Survey, for tracking tenant satisfaction, is
to be conducted in July and August.
e. The Board was invited to attend a Neighborhood Ice Cream Social as part of the
Hutchinson's Police Departments "Take back the Neighborhood" at Park Towers on
Saturday, August 10, at 3:00 p.m.
V. REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
HOME Rental: Mary Chelin gave an update on the HOME Rental Rehabilitation
Projects:
• 565 Jefferson — The Notice to Proceed is expected to be issued by the middle of
August.
• Willow Run I, Willmar, MN — Per the HOME funding of the project, Tenant
income eligibility is still being determined and the Relocation Plan revision is
being reviewed by MHFA. Per the PERAF funding, MHFA Staff is working with
Willow Run Management. Once the final amount of funding available is
determined, the work plan will need to be reviewed for what work actually will be
done, before the Loan can be closed and the Notice to Proceed is issued.
b. Fix -Up & Community Fix -Up Fund Loans: Judy Flemming - reported that between
July 13, 2001 and June 21, 2002, there were four Fix -Up Loans and one CFUF loan
closings. Currently, three CFUF loans being processed.
c. Franklin -Grove Street — Jean Ward
• The City Council executed the contract with DTED on July 8, 2002.
• Consideration of forwarding the Procedural Guidelines, approved by DTED,
to the City Council was presented for approval. Upon Board review of the
Procedural Guidelines, Duane Hoversten moved to approve. John Houle
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
• The Board received an update on the status with MID MN Development for
inspection services.
VI. BUILDING BETTER NEIGHBORHOODS
Jean Ward to meet with Diane Sorenson at 9:00 a.m. on July 17th about the Land Survey,
House Plans, and Storm Water Requirements per the Extension of Rolling Meadows
Technical Assistance Application.
VII. HRA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
A discussion was held per setting a new date and time for the Annual Meeting. John
moved to approve setting the Annual Meeting for in August in conjunction with the
regular Board meeting. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
VIII. SCHOOL CONSTRCUTION PROGRAM
a. A Consideration of Assessment Pay -off was presented for approval. Duane
Hoversten moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. The Board will be notified of the upcoming Ground Breaking date.
IX. POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Duane Hoversten informed the Board that there plans for building a new Municipal
Liquor Store, and if the plans would include rental housing above the store, there is a
possibility that Essential Functions Bonds could be used for the project.
X. REVIEW OF BOARD MEMBER TERMS
Debbie Goranowski, Secretary /Treasurer, resigned, effective July 12, 2002, due to
not being able to attend board meetings due to scheduling conflicts with her
employment. John Houle was nominated to replace her as Secretary /Treasurer.
Discussion was held on possible replacements for the Board vacancy, whereas the
HRA Board recommends Ian McDonald of Wells Fargo.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Joel Kraft declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
John Houle, Secretary /Treasurer