06-16-2009 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Joel Kraft called the meeting to order. Members Present: Bill Arndt, and
Becky Felling. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON MAY 19, 2009
Bill Arndt moved to approve the Minutes as written. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Becky Felling moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments of $28,701.11 for checks
7434 to 7452 and May 2009 Financial Statements and Park Towers April Financial Statements and
payments of $30,599.60 for checks 10732 to 10761. Bill Arndt seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. 2010 HRA BUDGET PARAMETERS
Jean Ward updated the Board on the 2010 HRA Budget parameters. The City is waiting for the Governor's
budget to set the parameters.
5. PARK TOWERS
a. Bill Arndt moved to set the Public Hearing for the 5 Year and 2010 Annual Public Housing Plan,
August 18, 2009 at 7:30 A.M at the City Center. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Bill Arndt moved to approval of contract award and execution of contact to Widseth, Smith, Nolting
based on RFP ranking for Architect/Engineer services for the parking lot project plus the possible
addition of the stairs redesign. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Bill Arndt moved to approve the quote from Pellinen Land Surveying for the land survey needed for
the parking lot project.
d. Jean Ward informed the Board that the $1,995 proposal was executed with Braun Intertec for the soil
borings needed for the parking lot project.
e. Becky Felling moved to approve the execution of the Housing with Services Registration. Bill Arndt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
£ A new television was purchased for the community room for compatibility with Wii donation by Nu-
Telecom employees.
g. Currently 100% occupied, but August will have some to fill.
h. The Board asked about any rental rehab programs available for Hutchinson. Jean told them about the
MHFA 6% loan and the MHFA Rental Rehab program.
6. REVOLVING LOAN POLICY DISCUSSION TO ALLOW FUNDING FOR PURCHASE /REHAB OF
FORECLOSED PROPERTIES BY THE HRA
Jean Ward gave the Board the background of the policies. They also discussed the possible changes to the
policies.
7. PRESENTATION BY NANCY DIPASQUALE, GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING FUND
PROGRAM REGARDING PURCHASE OF BANK OWNED PROPERTIES THROUGH THE
NATIONAL COMMUNITY STABILIZATION TRUST PROGRAM (NCST)
Nancy Dipasquale presented to the Board the NCST program. Bill Arndt moved to approve the
submission of the application to GMHF. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
8. REVIEW HOUSING DATA FOR DECISION REGARGING 2009/2010 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
HOUSE
Bill Arndt moved to do purchase /rehab with the High School instead of new construction.
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9. FORECLOSURE UPDATE
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Foreclosure Report.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 409 -05 TO APPROVE PANDEMIC FLU POLICY
Becky Felling moved to approve Resolution 409 -05, Approval of the Pandemic Flu Policy. Bill Arndt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
11. REVIEW OF DRAFT PROCUREMENT POLICY
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the draft procurement policy.
12. CONSIDERATION OF TWO WEEKS EARLY FORGIVENESS FOR THE BRACKEN FRANKLIN
GROVE REHAB LOAN
Becky Felling moved to approve the early forgiveness of the Bracken, Franklin Grove Rehab Loan. Bill
Arndt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
13. OTHER/FYL
• Nahro 2009 Legislative Report
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Joel Kraft declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer
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