05-17-2005 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting —
May 17, 2005
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ian McDonald called the meeting to order. Members Present:
Becky Felling, and Casey Stotts. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 19, 2005
Becky Felling moved to approve the Minutes as written. Casey Stotts seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Casey Stotts moved to approve the Financials. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIG KNOTT ON
HRA BOARD
The Board reviewed the submitted interest forms for serving on Boards /Commissions for the
City of Hutchinson. Casey Stotts recommended Dan Carlson the 3M plant manager. Becky
Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward presented Resolution #05 -05, Disposal of Washing Machine. Casey Stotts
moved to approve the Resolution #05 -05. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Jean Ward updated the Board on the Renovation Project. The first phase of residents will
be moving back to their apartments June 6 th
c. Casey Stotts moved to approve the Execution of Change Order # 2 for the remodeling of
the two additional units. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the PHAS score. 93% is considered a High
Performer.
5. Presentation of Draft Audit Report
Mark Babcock presented to the Board the draft Audit Report. Becky Felling moved to
forward the audit report to City Finance Director, Ken Merrill for his review. Casey Stotts
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. Presentation on Meth Lab Houses
Police Chief Dan Hatten updated the Board on Meth lab houses and how they are dealt with in
Hutchinson. The Police Department will keep the HRA informed of any Meth lab houses that
are confiscated. It is possible that the HRA could help remodel the home or if it is bad
enough it could be demolished and rebuild.
7. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
a. There will be an Open House May 17'' from 9:15AM -2:30 PM & 4 -8 PM.
b. Casey Stotts moved to approve Resolution #05 -06, Approving the Sale of the Home
located at 425 Maryland Street NW. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
ROLLING MEADOWS EAST UPDATE
a. Consideration of Home Stretch Variance
The homebuyer was not able to attend the May Home Stretch class because of scheduling
conflicts and the small period between the purchase agreement and the closing. The
homebuyer is registered to attend the June class. GMHF will allow a onetime variance for
the homebuyer to attend the class after the closing. However it was suggested to keep
$200 back to guarantee that she will attend the class. Becky Felling moved to approve the
one time variance and hold back $200 until the homebuyer takes the Home Stretch class.
Casey Stotts seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Consideration of HHPOP Loan #8807 for the School Construction Program Homebuyer
The loan review committee reviewed the file and recommended approval. Casey Stotts
moved to approve HHPOP Loan #8807. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
9. FRANKLIN -GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT UPDATE
a. Consideration of Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -17
Judy Flemming presented to the board the recommendation from the Loan Review
committee to approve Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -17 with the
option that if the homeowner cannot get an addition $860 that the City Revolving Rehab
loan could be used. Becky Felling moved to approve the Franklin -Grove Neighborhood
SCDP Loan #8680 -17 and the option. Casey Stotts seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Jean submitted a revised budget & extension to DEED - The Board tabled the discussion
until the next Board Meeting.
10. DISCUSSION REGARDING HOMELESS STUDY
The Board tabled the discussion until the next Board Meeting.
11. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED UNDERWRITING STANDARDS FOR FUF & CFUF
PROGRAM
The Board tabled the discussion until the next Board Meeting.
12. ROLLING MEADOWS EAST UPDATE (Continued)
Ian McDonald presented to the Board the proposed changes to HHPOP. Casey Stotts moved
to approve Resolution #05 -07 Changing the Procedural Guidelines of the HRA Entry Cost
Assistance Program and the New Construction City Revolving Loan Program to incorporate
the maximum loan amount increases to $5,000 for the HRA Entry Cost and $15,000 for the
New Construction City Revolving Loan. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
13. OTHER
Casey Stotts was wondering if there was any follow -up or inspections on the rehab loans after
completion of the project. Currently there is not, because there is not a post -rehab inspection
requirement with the state or local rehab program guidelines for owner occupied rehab
programs. To our knowledge, there have not been any city enforcement issues post -rehab
with our funded owner occupied rehab loans.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Ian McDonald declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer