06-30-2005 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Special Board Meeting - Reschedule of Regular June 21, 2005 Board Meeting
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ian McDonald called the meeting to order. Members Present:
Becky Felling, Thor Skeie, and Dan Carlson. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON MAY 17, 2005
Thor Skeie moved to approve the Minutes as written. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Thor Skeie moved to approve the Financials. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward presented Change Order #4 for additional time in construction schedule to
complete additional apartments. November 18th is the expected completion date. Becky
Felling moved to approve Change Order #4 for additional time in construction schedule to
complete additional apartments. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Jean Ward updated the Board the staffing change in the office at Park Towers. Experience
Works has supplied Evelyn McGrand to work on Park Towers activates and fill in
receptionist.
c. Dan Carlson moved to set the public hearing for the annual plan for Tuesday, August 16,
2005 at 8:00 AM in the City Center. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
d. Jean Ward presented Resolution #05 -08, Authorizing Designation of 2005 Uncollectible
Account. Thor Skeie moved to approve the Resolution #05 -08. Dan Carlson seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Jean Ward presented Resolution #05 -09, Disposition of Office Computer and Monitors.
Becky Felling moved to approve the Resolution #05 -09. Thor Skeie seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
f. Dan Carlson moved to submit the MDH Housing with Services Establishment
Registration. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
g. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the PHAS vacant unit turnaround breakdown.
5. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
a. Jean Ward presented the Board with the estimated proceeds for the 2005 school
construction program. Thor Skeie moved to authorization Jean Ward to give the
Hutchinson High School their portion of the proceeds after all the bills are paid. Dan
Carlson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Judy Flemming presented to the Board three different house plans with projected building
costs. Dan Carlson moved to use the Bayside 2 house plan. Becky Felling seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board additional lots for sale in Island View Heights. After
review the HRA's financials it was estimated that the HRA could purchase 3 more lots
(Lots 3, 5 & 19). The Hutchinson High School would not commit to the program past two
years. Thor Skeie moved to authorize Jean to submit a purchase agreement for Lots 3, 5
& 19 starting at $27,500 each and a maximum of $29,000 each and to have the closing out
at far as possible, preferably after January 1, 2006. Becky Felling seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
6. ROLLING MEADOWS EAST UPDATE
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the MHFA CRV application that will be submitted to
MHFA on July 14th. Board members were asked to communicate any suggested changes
within the next week.
7. FRANKLIN -GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT UPDATE
a. Consideration of Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -22
Judy Flemming presented to the Board the recommendation from the Loan Review
committee to approve Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -22. Becky
Felling moved to approve the Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -22 and
the option. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. DEED approved the proposed revised budget & extension for the Franklin Grove
Neighborhood project.
DISCUSSION REGARDING HOMELESS STUDY
The county was not interested in contributing to the homeless study, so Jean recommended
not funding the study for now and waiting to see what the Transitional Housing for Victims of
Domestic Abuse Committee finds.
Becky Felling suggested contacting SW Minnesota Foundation to see if they would be
interested in a contribution.
9. FUF & CFUF PROGRAM UPDATE
Judy Flemming reviewed with the Board the MHFA application to administer the FUF /CFUF
program.
10. HOME RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM UPDATE
Judy Flemming updated the Board on the progress of the Evergreen Apartments Project.
11. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY 2006 HRA CITY CENTER BUDGET
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the preliminary 2006 HRA City Center Budget that is due
in August.
12. APPROVAL OF 2004 HRA AUDIT REPORT
Becky Felling moved to approve the 2004 HRA Audit Report. Dan Carlson seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Ian McDonald declared the meeting adjourned.
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Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer