03-19-2013 HRAMI ARA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Becky Felling called the meeting to order. Members Present: Gary
Forcier, Joel Kraft and LouAnn Holmquist. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON FEBRUARY 19, 2013
Joel Kraft moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. LouAnn Holmquist
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
LouAnn Holmquist moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments of $13,211.27 for
checks 8239 to 8248 and the February 2013 City Center Financial Statements. And the Park Towers
payments of $57,013.98 for checks 12305 to 12333 and consideration of Park Towers Revised
December 31, 2012 Financial Statements and January 30, 2013. Joel Kraft seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. March 2013 Occupancy Report: 99 %. Because of some past issues we are now getting professional
rental history reports, including verification of past addresses, on applicants. To build up the
waiting list, a new incentive program has been implemented where current tenants refer a friend.
b. Jean Ward updated the Board on the second large boiler replacement project. Things are moving
along. The RFP's are in and will be having an In -take meeting with MHFA this week.
c. Jean Ward reviewed a memo with the Board on the decrease of 2013 operating funds. Jean is
looking at ways to be more efficient with preventative maintenance.
5. 734 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE UPDATE
Judy Flemming gave the Board a progress report on the rehab on 734 Southview Drive: they are
working on the attic vents and soffits.
6. CONSIDERATION OF REVISION FOR HUTCHINSON HRA HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN
PROGRAM (HILP)
a. LouAnn Holmquist moved to approve the revision of the Hutchinson HRA Home Improvement
Loan Program (HILP). Gary Forcier seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve the Freitag HILP Loan contingent to Loan Review Committee
approval. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
7. UPDATE ON 907 LEWIS AVE
The purchase agreement will be going to the owner this week. We are still waiting on the removal of
the medical liens on the property.
8. POINT IN TIME HOMELESS COUNT SUMMARY
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the results of the survey.
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9. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Copy of PowerPoint presentation of the HRA Year End Report given to the City Council.
b. SCDP Rehab Loan Communication with City Attorney
10. ADJOURNMENT
LouAnn Holmquist moved to adjourn. 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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