09-18-2012 HRAMI ARA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:00 AM
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Becky Felling called the meeting to order. Members Present: Bill Arndt,
LouAnn Holmquist, LaVonne Hansen and Joel Kraft. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 21, 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 $13,717.81 for
checks 8143 to 8156 and consideration of August 2012 City Center Financial Statements. Bill
Arndt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve the Park Towers payments of $32,523.14 for checks 12098 to 12127
and consideration of Park Towers July 31, 2012 Financial Statements. LouAnn Holmquist
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. Occupancy Update — currently there is one vacancy.
b. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Risk Control Policy Statement which is the first step to
receive a Risk Control Dividend. LaVonne Hansen moved to approve Resolution 42012 -13
Adopting Risk Control Policy Statement. Bill Arndt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. The Board discussed the letter from Nahro and PHADA requesting Housing Authorities to join in
litigation vs. federal government for breach of contract for the 2012 operating reserve offset. After
consulting with the City Attorney, Board members decided that it may not be in our best interest to
join in the litigation. Chairman Becky Felling suggested that at least a letter should be sent to
HUD. Joel Kraft moved to send a letter to HUD. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
d. Joel Kraft moved to approve Resolution 42012 -14 setting the Passbook Savings Rate Effective
9/18/2012. LouAnn seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. 734 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE UPDATE
Judy Flemming updated the Board on the bids from the material suppliers and the sub - contractors.
6. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTION OF LEAD HAZARD GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR UP TO $5915 IN FUNDING FOR SELECTED
SCDP IDENTIFIED PROJECT
Bill Arndt moved to approve the execution of the Lead Hazard Grant Agreement with MDH for up to
$5,915 in funding for selected SCDP identified project. Joel Kraft seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
7. FYI FORECLOSURE REPORT
8. REVIEW OF DEMOLITION CHECKLIST
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Jean Ward review with the Board the proposed demolition checklist. The Board asked Jean to research
if there are any funding programs available for the demolition of homes.
9. PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 A.M. OF PHA ANNUAL PLAN, CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM AND 2013
FLAT RENT
a. Joel Kraft moved to approve the Civil Rights Certification and Board Resolution 42012 -15
for 2013 Annual Plan. Bill Arndt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Bill Arndt moved to approve the 2013 Capital Fund Program Annual Statement. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Joel Kraft moved to approve the Capital Fund Program Five Year Annual Plan. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Bill Arndt moved to approve the 2013 Flat Rent Proposal. LaVonne Hansen seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
10. DISCUSSION OF UNDERWRITING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSED HRA REHAB LOAN
PROGRAM
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the proposed HRA Rehab Loan Program. Funding for this
proposed program would use the project funds from the tax levy - $40,000 for four loans. The Board
decided that they would like to see lower income limits for this program. Staff will come back next
month with the revisions.
11. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A MEETING DATE WITH MCLEOD COUNTY HRA
Chairman Becky Felling and Jean met with Jim Mills from the County HRA. The Board is willing to
meet with the County HRA and the County Commissions to talk about the Hutchinson HRA programs.
12. CORRESPONDENCE
0 Jean showed the pictures of the Smoke Free signs at Park Towers from a McLeod County grant.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Bill Arndt moved to adjourn and LaVonne Hansen 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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