12-16-2003 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting — December 16, 2003
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ian McDonald called the meeting to order. Members Present:
Duane Hoversten, Thor Skeie, and Becky Felling. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy
Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF HRA BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 18, 2003
Duane Hoversten moved to approve the Minutes as written. Becky Felling seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Duane Hoversten suggested that the Board look at a new accountant and /or auditor. He felt
that a company with more up to date software would be better.
Thor Skeie moved to approve the Financials. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Duane Hoversten moved to approve Resolution #03 -15, Adding Ian McDonald, Board
Chairman as the Authorized Bank Signatory. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
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Jean Ward gave the Board an end of the year update on Park Towers. All the apartments are
filled and have been for the past few months. There were 24 move -ins this past year, with a
95% average occupancy for the year due to the vacancies for apartment renovations. Jean
also gave a breakdown of the ranges of incomes of the residents that live at Park Towers.
5. REVIEW OF CRV PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the process undertaken to establish the guidelines. Ian
McDonald also reviewed the guidelines and gave his approval. Thor Skeie moved to approve
the CRV Procedural Guidelines. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
6. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board her Memo that discussed potential lots for the school
construction program and some financing ideas. She stressed how important it was to have
lots secured for the next two years and how hard it is to find lots.
Duane Hoversten moved to approve moving ahead on trying to purchase the lot at Rolling
Meadows East and the bare lot on Hassan Street once there is a Memorandum of
Understanding signed with the Hutchinson High School. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Jean also informed the Board that the HRA received a $2200 donation from the I. J. Burich
Foundation and will be receiving a $250 donation from Roger Stearns for the School
Construction Program.
The Hutchinson High School invites the Board to an Open House at the house on Harmony
Lane on December 23rd from 11 am — 2pm.
7. FRANKLIN -GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT UPDATE
Judy Flemming told the board that the contractors should be finishing two projects up this
month and will have two to work on this winter plus the emergency furnace loan.
The loan review committee recommended approving the Franklin -Grove Neighborhood
SCDP Emergency Loan #8680 -08. Becky Felling moved to approve the Franklin -Grove
Neighborhood SCDP Emergency Loan #8680 -08. Duane Hoversten seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2004 HOUSING DEVELOMENT PLAN
Becky Felling moved to approve the 2004 Housing Development Plan and recommends
forwarding to the City Council for their approval. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
9. RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW HRA BOARD MEMBER
The consensus of the Board was to recommend to the City Council Patrick Spethman for the
new HRA Board Member position.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Ian McDonald declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer