11-20-2001 HRAMHUTCHINSON HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 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, Duane Hoversten and Thor Skeie. Members absent: None. Staff present:
Jean Ward, Mary Chelin, and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 2001
• Debbie Goranowski moved to approve. Duane Hoversten 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.
4. PARK TOWERS
• Jean Ward presented the Public Housing Assessment Score. The Park Towers
Project rated as a High Performer.
• A Revised Budget was presented for approval. Thor Skeie moved to approve.
Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried.
• Jean Ward requested that a Request for Proposal — Architectural Services be
issued. John Houle approved with the condition that the proposals be monetary.
Debbie Goranowski seconded and the motion carried.
• Loan Ann Hanson presented a report on the Senior Dining Program.
• Continuation of the Senior Dining Lease with Augustana Units was presented for
approval. Debbie Goranowski moved to approve. Duane Hoversten seconded and
the motion carried.
5. REVIEW OF HOUSING GOALS COMP PLAN
• Jean Ward presented the revised Housing Comp Plan. John Houle moved to
approve. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried.
6. HOUSING REHAB PROGRAMS
• Mary Chelin reported the following
• Clinton House — Final Draw and Closeout in progress
• 565 Jefferson — Out for Bids, bid opening on December 5th
• Willmar Project— Lead & HQS inspections in progress
• MHFA Deferred Loan — 1 to close in December
• Valley Vista HOME Rental Rehab Loan Satisfied
7. HHPOP UPDATE
• The Board was presented Resolution 01 -22 —approving HRA Administration Fee
of $500 due from the Homeowner at the time of closing for the GMHF Gap Loan.
Thor Skeie moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the motion carried.
8. CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
• The Board received the update.
9. CORRESPONDANCE — MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
• A copy of a letter from MHP thanking Jean Ward for her time and hospitality per
a tour of the City of Hutchinson was provided to the Board.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
• The Board was informed that there will be an insurance rate increase for
employees per the City Center Budget
• Reduction of asking a 95% Tax Levy instead of 100% from the City was
presented. Debbie Goranowski moved to approve. John Houle seconded and the
motion carried.
• The Board was informed that one of the properties rehabbed during the Adam
Street Project is in Foreclosure.
11. ADJOURNMENT
• There being no other business Chairman Joel Kraft declared the meeting
adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, Executive Director
Debbie Goranowski, Secretary /Treasurer