09-16-2008 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Casey Stotts called the meeting to order. Members Present: Becky Felling,
Joel Kraft and Ruth Kimball. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 19, 2008
Chairman Casey Stotts asked if there were any corrections or additions to the August 19, 2008 Minutes.
There were none, so the August 19, 2008 Minutes were approved as written.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Becky Felling moved to approve the City Center and Park Towers Financial Reports. Joel Kraft
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve the payment of-
- up to $3,000 Downpayment assistance for previously approved HRA entry cost assistance loan
CW49E contingent upon favorable review of loan review committee.
— MHFA Rehab Loans:
■ $2,505 to Meyeraan Construction for Humphrey Loan
■ $9,786 to Cornerstone Contracting for Kahle Loan
■ $2,800 to Even Temp for Telecky Loan
— School Construction Bill: $10,000 to Juul Contracting for Excavation of 1863 Island View Circle
House.
Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward updated the Board on the apartment renovation project schedule.
b. Jean Ward informed the Board that she issued a Notice of Eviction to a resident because of the finding
of an excessive fire load discovered during the City's Rental Registration Program inspection. HRA
staff has made many attempts to work with the tenant and he has not responded.
c. Jean Ward informed the Board that the caulking on the building is worse than expected and would like
it to be address as soon as possible before the weather turns cold. Joel Kraft moved to approve a
Change Order to address the additional needed caulking limited to what the architect feels is
reasonable. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the 2009 draft Park Towers budget and Resolution 408 -14 to
approve final budget. Ruth Kimball moved to approve the 2009 draft Park Towers budget and
Resolution 408 -14 to approve final budget. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
5. HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS
a. The CFUF /Green Deferred Loan Program application has been submitted to MHFA and forwarded by
MHFA staff for consideration by MHFA Board. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the program
checklists.
b. Jean informed the Board that the lender partner renewal application for home improvement loans was
submitted to MHFA with $500 fee.
6. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
a. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the homebuyer financing sheet for 1170 Prairie View Drive.
b. Ruth Kimball moved to approve the purchase agreement for 1170 Prairie View Drive. Becky Felling
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Jean Ward informed the Board that construction has started on 1863 Island View Circle SW.
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7. HHPOP
Jean Ward informed the Board that the first Home Help Loan/CASA Loan closed at the end of August.
She also informed them that the first application was given out for the CASA +Energy Revolving Rehab
Loan Program for existing houses.
8. OTHER
a. Jean Ward gave the Board the updates from the NAHRO Housing Conference in Duluth.
— Most of the new program funds will be for addressing the foreclosure issues in the state.
— There will be a new PHAS program for Park Towers in the near future.
b. Jean Ward presented information to the Board regarding foreclosures in Hutchinson.
c. Diane Sorensen gave the Board an update on the Hutchinson housing market.
9. 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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