05-20-2008 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Casey Stotts called the meeting to order. Members Present: Becky
Felling, LaVonne Hansen, Joel Kraft and Ruth Kimball. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 15, 2008
Chairman Casey Stotts asked if there were any corrections or additions to the April 15, 2008 Minutes.
There were none, so the April 15, 2008 Minutes were approved as written.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the Financials Reports. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board on the new public housing specialist position. The position was
offered to Lorri Olsen contingent to the criminal background check and the physical. She would
start May 29h and her hours would be from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
b. Jean also told the Board that a temporary person for the Senior Dining program at Park Towers has
been hired, Karen Braaten.
c. Joel Kraft moved to approve Resolution 408 -06, Board Resolution to Award and Execute 2008 CFP
Park Towers Renovation Contract with KUE Contractors. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
d. Jean Ward updated the Board on the Capital Fund Program 2008 Award. In 2007 award was
$109,335 and 2008 award will be $117,920, a 5% increase for high performers versus 3% last year.
e. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the ConnectCare Contract. Joel Kraft moved to execute the
ConnectCare Contract. LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. HHPOP UPDATE
Becky Felling moved to Approve CASA Workforce Loan CW49E for Francisa Mendoza Contingent to
Loan Review Committees approval. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
a. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Minutes from the May 15th meeting with the High School.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve the MHFA 2% Construction Financing. LaVonne Hansen seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Jean Ward told the Board that Diane Sorensen has showed the house, but has not received any
offers yet.
7. FRANKLIN GROVE EXPANDED REHAB PROJECT UPDATE
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the EFG Kahle Loan 48693 contingent to the Loan Review
Committee's approval. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
8. UPDATE ON NEW SCDP APPLICATION
Jean Ward told the Board that there have been two mailings to the new proposed neighborhood and
there have not been many responses. There will need to be more marketing to the neighborhood so we
will have to waiting until next year to submit the application to DEED.
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9. FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION PLAN UPDATE
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Foreclosure Prevention and Remediation Plan.
10. FINANCIAL REPORTS Continued
Mark Babcock reviewed with the Board the 2007 Audit Report.
11. CITY CENTER DRAFT BUDGET
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board Draft City Center Budget.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
Lo Ann's Retirement Party will be May 30th from 3 — 5 PM at Park Towers.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Casey Stotts declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer
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