10-15-2001 HRAMHUTCHINSON HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2001
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: 12:00 NOON - CITY CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
Chairman Joel Kraft called the meeting to order. Members present: John Houle, Debbie
Goranowski and Thor Skeie. Members absent: Duane Hoversten. Staff present: Jean
Ward, Mary Chelin, and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2001
Debbie Goranowski moved to approve. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried.
3. CONSIDERATION OF STATUS OF ACCOUNTS FOR HRA GENERAL FUND
AND PARK TOWERS PROJECT OPERATING FUNDS
• Debbie Goranowski moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion
carried.
• Jean Ward recommended that the Park Tower CD maturing on 10/11/2001 not be
renewed because the interest rates are so low. Depending on unit vacancies it may
be better to consider an earlier unit renovation timeline. Debbie Goranowski
moved to approve. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried.
• A Consideration to approve borrowing HHI funds for cash flow purposes of City
Center operations was presented for approval. Thor Skeie moved to approve.
Debbie Goranowski seconded and the motion carried.
4. PARK TOWERS
• Jean Ward presented the results of the Tenant Satisfaction Survey for 2000.
Scores of Park Tower were above the national average in all areas..
• The final draw request still has not been disbursed per the Davis -Bacon issue.
5. POWER POINT PRESENTATION
• Jean Ward presented the Housing Comp Plan.
• Judy Flemming presented possible sites for Senior Housing.
• The Board was informed that there will be a Maxfield Research Group Housing
Study Presentation on November 201h, prior to the regular Board meeting.
6. HHPOP
• Judy Flemming that thus far there have been 50 home purchases using the
program.
• Judy Flemming reported that there is only $11,000 of DTED funds available.
7. HOME RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM
• Mary Chelin reported that the bid packets for 565 Jefferson will sent out as soon
as the Owner provides names of Contractors.
• Mary Chelin reported that the work at is near completetion.
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE DIRECTOR
• Jean Ward reported that the contract with Willmar HRA has been executed for
Administrative Assistance for a HOME Rental Rehab Project in Willmar.
• The Board received information on the impact of 2001 Tax Reform Legislation
per housing.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
Judy Flemming reported that Park Elementary students were asked to participate in a
Fire Prevention Poster contest with Park Towers. Three winners will picked and will
receive medallions from the Fire Department. The cash donation for the contest will
be divided equally between the 3 Trust Funds for the students of Park Elementary
who where tragically lost on October 12, 2001. A presentation ceremony is to be
held on October 24th at Park Towers.
11. ADJOURMENT
There being no other business Chairman Joel Kraft declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, Executive Director
Debbie Goranowski, Secretary /Treasurer