03-18-2003 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting — March 18, 2003
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Thor Skeie called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Members Present: Ian McDonald, and John Houle. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy
Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF HRA BOARD MEETING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2003
John Houle moved to approve. Ian McDonald seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
City Center:
John Houle moved to approve the 2002 Year End Financials. Ian McDonald seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
• Ian McDonald moved to approve 2003 Financials (January & February)
• Ian McDonald moved to approve the March Check Register with the exception of check
#6152, the earnest money to purchase lot, which will be considered later in the meeting,
agenda item #5.
Park Towers:
John Houle moved to approve the March Check Register. Ian McDonald seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
Judy Flemming presented to the Board the Year End Report for the ROSS Grant. John Houle
moved to approve the ROSS Grant Year End Report. Ian McDonald seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
LoAnn Hanson presented to the Board the Year End Report for Park Towers Senior Dining.
Ian McDonald moved to approve the Senior Dining Year End Report. John Houle seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Jean Ward updated the Board on the progress of the renovations at Park Towers. February
24th was the substantial completion date. The final walk through will be March 251H
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission contacted Jean Ward about a program for energy
conservation. Jean is working with Quade's Electric to get estimates for energy conservation
ideas at Park Towers. The estimates are due by April 1St
Jean Ward asked the Board to consider a date for an Open House/Ice Cream Social for the
newly renovated apartments at Park Towers. After discussion, May 18th from 2 to 4 was
chosen as a date when most Board members could attend.
5. HUTCHINSON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
Judy Flemming updated the Board on the budget.
John Houle informed the Board and the HRA Staff that 3M would contribute $2500 for the
Hutchinson School Construction Program.
Jean Ward updated the Board on the negotiations for the lot on Harmony Lane. The purchase
price is $27,000 with $500 earnest money and$9,500 at closing on April 9th along with a 0%
interest rate, promissory note for $17,000 due upon sale of home located at 966 Carolina
Parkway or by June 1St, which ever occurs first. The HRA would be responsible for the 2003
real estate taxes and the City Attorney would do the title work. Ian McDonald moved to
approve the Purchase Agreement for Lot at 626 Harmony Lane and the $500 earnest money.
John Houle seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Board would like to walk through the School built home next board meeting.
6. HRA YEAR END REPORT
Jean Ward presented highlights of the 2002 Year End Report with the Board. John Houle
moved to approve the HRA Year End Report. Ian McDonald seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Board agreed to set a meeting with the Hutchinson City Council April 15th to review the
HRA Year End Report.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Vice Chairman Thor Skeie declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
John Houle, Secretary /Treasurer