06-21-2011 HRAMI ARA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Becky Felling called the meeting to order. Members Present: Bill
Arndt, LaVonne Hansen, and LouAnn Holmquist. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MAY 17, 2011
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. Bill Arndt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. - b. LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments for checks 7853 to
7879 for $41,684.61 and consideration of City Center May 2011 City Center Financial
Statements and the Park Towers payments of $60,541.33 for checks 11580 to 11614 and
consideration of Park Towers April 2011 Year End Financial Statements. Bill Arndt seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
C. 2010 HRA Audit Presentation by Mark Babcock. LouAnn Holmquist moved to approve the
2010 HRA Audit. Bill Arndt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Update on 755 Milwaukee: Diane Sorensen
There have been five showing of the house. Homes priced under $100,000 are selling the most.
Currently there are fewer homes on the market than in the past with 140 homes on the market. In
2010 two new construction homes sold. New homes with 3 bedrooms on the main level are priced in
the $130,000's. Homebuyers prefer buying homes in existing neighborhoods.
5. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the following items:
a. Update on Improvements: all exhaust fans on the roof were replaced with beltless motors and also
a new energy efficient A/C unit was installed in the library. The next improvement is to update
the landscaping.
b. Occupancy Update: Currently there is one vacant apartment, which is meeting the 98% occupancy
goal.
c. Bill Arndt moved to approve Resolution 411 -06 to Write Off Balance of Uncollectable Park
Towers Vacated Tenant Account. LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
d. LaVonne Hansen moved to set the Public Hearing for Annual Plan and 2011 CFP Project for
September 20th. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
e. As part of the Housing with Services Registration Application Jean has been working with
ConnectCare on a Uniform Consumer Information Guide, so applicants can compare
establishments. Bill Arndt moved to approve the Park Towers Housing with Services Registration
Application for 2011 -2012. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. REVIEW OF DRAFT DISASTER PLAN
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the draft disaster plan. The procurement policy small purchase
limit will be temporarily increased in a disaster from $5,000 to $50,000, so that issues can be
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addressed right away. Jean had Fire Chief, Brad Emans and Police Chief, Dan Hatten reviewed the
plan and the draft has incorporated their recommendations.
7. SCDP PROJECT UPDATE
Jean Ward told the Board that there will be a Community Meeting, Wednesday June 29h in the
Council Chamber for citizens to learn more about HRA Rehab programs.
Jean reviewed with the Board the budget to move a house from 326 Franklin Street to 400 Lynn Road.
After discussion it was decided not to accept the donation of the house, because the moving /rehab
costs would be greater that what the house could be sold for.
9. UPDATE ON 400 LYNN ROAD
Jean Ward updated the Board on what was happening at 400 Lynn Road. The Hazard
testing /inspection contract has been signed and are waiting for the test and results. Jean also reviewed
with the Board a draft new construction home budget. MHFA granted an extension of the CRV funds
for the new construction project. LaVonne Hansen moved to move forward with the new construction
project at 400 Lynn Road. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
10. UPDATE ON 630 PARK ISLAND
The closing is scheduled for the end of the month.
11. ESTIMATED PROCEEDS FOR 925 STEVEN STREET
Jean is estimating that no value gap will be needed for this project.
12. 2012 City Center Budget Update
There are no parameters available yet from the City.
13. OTHER - FYI
a. 2011 Foreclosure Update
b. Planning agenda
c. MHFA CASA application approval
d. Jean will be working on the HRA's Retention Plan and the Disaster Plan.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Bill Arndt moved for adjournment and LouAnn Holmquist seconded. There being no other business,
Chairman Becky Felling declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
LaVonne Hansen, Secretary /Treasurer
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