04-19-2005 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting —
April 19, 2005
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ian McDonald called the meeting to order. Members Present:
Becky Felling, and Thor Skeie. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 15, 2005
Becky Felling moved to approve the Minutes as written. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Becky Felling moved to approve the Financials. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward updated the Board on the Renovation Project. Everything in the first phase has
been demolished. Should be on target for completion in May of the first phase.
b. Jean Ward asked the Board to consider adding two units ( #103 & #104) to the project.
The vacant apartments would be easier to market if renovated and would save the costs for
tenant relocation. The 1St floor apartments have drop ceilings, so there will be a slight
increase in the renovation costs. Becky Felling moved to approve remodeling of two
addition units: 103 & 104. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. ROLLING MEADOWS EAST UPDATE
Diane Sorenson updated the Board on the status of homes sold at Rolling Meadows East.
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
Diane Sorenson updated the Board on the status of interest for the School Construction
Program home. A single female head of household is very interested in the home.
4. PARK TOWERS (Continued)
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the changes to the Board the Resident
Handbook/Housekeeping Standards. Thor Skeie asked if automatic bill pay was available.
Jean informed him that at this time it is not available, but will be considering it in the future, if
residents request. Becky Felling moved to approve the effective date of May 1St for the
revised Resident Handbook/Housekeeping Standards. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
5. ROLLING MEADOWS EAST UPDATE (Continued)
Becky Felling moved to approve HHPOP loans #8810 & #8811 on the recommendation of the
Loan Review Committee. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Board reviewed the status of the HHPOP Affordability Gap Loan Funds.
6. CITY REVOLVING LOAN PROJECT UPDATE
a. Becky Felling moved to approve the City Revolving Rehab Loan amount waiver for an
additional $1,566 for Loan #8680 -21R. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
7. HOME RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM UPDATE
Jean Ward and Judy Flemming reviewed with the Board the application for the HOME Rental
Rehab Program. Becky Felling moved to approve submitting an application to the HOME
Rental Rehab Program for Evergreen Apartments. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
8. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE (Continued)
Thor Skeie moved to give Jean Ward the authorization to sign any submitted purchase
agreement that is for $147,000 or more for the house built at 425 Maryland Street. Becky
Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Board reviewed the budget.
9. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING CONTINUED STATE INVESTMENT IN
MHFA CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Becky Felling moved to submit the letter supporting continued state investment in MHFA
Challenge program. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
10. DISCUSSION ON HOMELESS STUDY
Jean Ward gave the Board the proposal to conduct a special needs housing study. The Board
tabled the discussion until the next Board Meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Ian McDonald declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer