06-19-2003 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting — June 19, 2003
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Thor Skeie called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present: Duane Hoversten, Ian McDonald, and John Houle. Staff Present: Jean
Ward, and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF HRA BOARD MEETING ON MAY 20, 2003
John Houle moved to approve. Ian McDonald seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Ian McDonald moved to approve the Financials. John Houle seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
Jean Ward reviewed a memo that explained the proposed 2004 flat rent for Park Towers. The
rents of Prince of Peace were compared to Park Towers. John Houle moved to approve the
flat rent for 2004 to be $490 for a 1 bedroom and $592 for a 2 bedroom. Duane Hoversten
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Next Jean reviewed with the Board the proposed Capital Fund Plan for 2004, 2005 & 2006.
Duane Hoversten moved to approve the Capital Fund Plan for 2004, 2005 & 2006. Ian
McDonald seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed a date for the Annual Plan public hearing. Ian McDonald moved to have
the Annual Plan public hearing on July 30th. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Jean reviewed with the Board the 2002 PHAS scores. This year's score is 95 which is
designated a high performer. Last years score was 96. Next year the management section
will not score as high as this year. The vacant unit turnaround time will be longer with all the
renovated apartment being available to rent at once. John Houle moved to approve the 2002
PHAS scores. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. HUTCHINSON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
Judy Flemming informed the Board that there were some issues with the drainage and sod at
the home on 966 Carolina Parkway. A 10% retainer was held back so White Construction will
be working on the grading to help the lot will drain and once the drainage is corrected then the
sod will improve.
Jean informed the Board that the closing date for the house will be June 20, 2003.
6. CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT
Jean told the Board that the only change from the draft that the Board had reviewed
previously was that construction in progress for the school construction program was added to
the combined balance sheet on page 2. Duane Hoversten moved to approve the Audit. John
Houle seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
7. EXECUTION OF CRV AGREEMENT WITH MHFA FOR ROLLING MEADOWS EAST
GAPLOANS
Ian McDonald moved to execute the CRV Agreement with MHFA for Rolling Meadows East.
Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF HRA FEE SCHEDULE
The cost to purchase a hard copy of the Maxfield housing study was added to the fee
schedule. John Houle moved to approve the HRA Fee Schedule. Duane Hoversten seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
9. CITY CENTER BUDGET
Jean presented the proposed HRA, City Center Budget to the Board. The Board said it looked
good. The budget will be presented for formal approval next month.
10. FYI
Jean Ward informed the Board that the City Council approved the resolution that the
board recommended.
• Also she told them that the Crow River Habitat for Humanity are considering purchasing
some lots near the industrial park and that they may sell the HRA some lots for our school
construction program.
• There was a repayment from the new construction gap loans so the new balance in the city
revolving new construction loan program is $21,505.
• June 23rd staff will be at training for the CRV program.
• The Franklin Grove Program will be monitored by DTED July 17th and 18t1
.
• The first house in the Franklin Grove Program is done. The lead cleared and we got an
excellent evaluation from the homeowner.
• HUD has rescinded the proposed PHAS rule that Jean discussed last month.
11. 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