04-17-2012 HRAMI ARA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Becky Felling called the meeting to order. Members Present: LaVonne
Hansen, LouAnn Holmquist, and Joel Kraft. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 20, 2012
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. LouAnn Holmquist moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments of $25,659.66 for
checks 8042 to 8053 and consideration of March 2012 City Center Financial Statements. Joel Kraft
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve the Park Towers payments of $51,382.68 for checks 11932 to 11967
and consideration of Park Towers February 2012 Financial Statements. LouAnn Holmquist
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. LouAnn Holmquist moved to approve Resolution 42012 -4 Adopting Park Towers Schedule of
Charges effective May 1, 2012. LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Jean Ward updated the Board regarding the 2011 PHAS Score of 95/100. Joel Kraft moved accept
the 2011 PHAS Score of 95 out of 100. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
c. Occupancy Status — currently there are 3 vacancies.
5. SCDP PROJECT UPDATE
Jean Ward told the Board that the revision of the Short Application was submitted and hopefully we
will hear back from DEED in May.
6. CFUF PROGRAM
Jean Ward told the Board about all the marketing efforts (News briefs, Community Affairs & HCVN)
done for the CFUF Energy Loans $250.00 rebate program.
7. UPDATE ON 400 LYNN ROAD
a. The Board read a letter from Daryl Lundin, school instructor, on the progress and construction
schedule for 400 Lynn Road.
b. Jean Ward told the Board that there have been a few showings, but there has not been too many
homes sold in the current price range.
SALE OF 587 FRANKLIN STREET TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The closing for the sale to Habitat for Humanity is today at 10 AM. The net proceeds will be about
$2,300.
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9. FIRST LOOK PROGRAM
Joel Kraft moved to close on the purchase of 734 Southview Drive SW for $43,815. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
10. OTHER
a. FYI: Foreclosure Update
b. City is reviewing the nuisance house ordinance. The HRA helps the City by participating in the
First Look Program to purchase foreclosed homes.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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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