11-19-2013 HRAMf RA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman LaVonne Hansen called the meeting to order. Members Present: Gary
Forcier, LouAnn Holmquist, Steve Jensen, and Joel Kraft. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy
Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 2013
Joel Kraft moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. Steve Jensen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Joel Kraft moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments of $45,881.99 for checks
8353 to 8366 and the October 31, 2013 City Center Financial Statements. LouAnn Holmquist
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Steve Jensen moved to approve the Park Towers operating account payments of $48,948.62 for
checks 12570 to 12612 and consideration of Park Towers Security account payment of $593.08 for
check 1501 and consideration of September 2013 Financial Statements. LouAnn Holmquist
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. Joel Kraft moved to approve Resolution 42013 -15 to write off uncollectable accounts. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Updates:
• Bedbug communication: Jean will be communicating with Ecolab's entomologist to determine
the protocol for treating the current infestation, monitoring for infestations and any other ideas
to help prevent future infestations.
• Update on Boiler Project: Jean is expecting to close on the loan/grant before the end of the
year.
• Update on Green PNA: The contract is signed and states the plan will be complete by April
2014.
• All of November Jean and Lorri will be working on the 101 rent recertifications.
• A mixture of vinegar, water and baking soda help to loosen carpet glue, so during carpet
replacement the original asbestos floor tiles are not being disturbed. This will save about
$2,000 per unit if the asbestos floor tiles were disturbed and had to be removed.
CONSIDERATION OF SUBORDINATION REQUEST
Steve Jensen moved to approve the Loan Review Committee approved, subordination request for the
Darlene Johnson, HHPOP Gap Loan. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
6. UPDATE ON 907 LEWIS AVE
a. Judy Flemming reviewed with the Board the progress and revised budget for 907 Lewis Avenue.
Because re -sale values have risen, and we have had some good quotes, it appears that we will be
within the $35,000 value gap available.
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• The roof is half shingled and should be done soon. City inspector passed the framing
inspection. The plan is to have the interior all framed in by Christmas break so that all the subs
can come in during the break.
b. The October 31, 2013 Hutchinson median sales price is $126,900.
7. MHFA IMPACT FUND AWARD FOR HUTCHINSON SINGLE FAMILY HOME DEMOLITION
PROJECT
a. The HRA application to the MHFA Impact Fund was awarded $147,500 for $100,000 interim
construction financing and $47,500 in value gap for demolition of 1415 1h Ave NE or another
property if 1415 1h Ave NE is sold to a private party.
b. Outcome of tax forfeiture auction - 1415 1h Ave NE: a private party purchased the property, so
another property will need to be found for the funding.
FYI REVISED GENERAL OCCUPANCY RENTAL VACANCY RATE: 4.08%
9. LETTER TO DETERMINE INTEREST AND NEED FOR HUTCHINSON RENTAL
REHABILITATION SCDP APPLICATION
The Board agreed that the letter of interest in a SCDP Rental Rehab program will be sent out to rental
property owners in January 2014.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Jean Ward gave a presentation of the Maxfield Housing Study Presentation on October 31, 2013 at the
Faith Lutheran Senior luncheon. Jean found out that the seniors at the presentation wanted to stay in
their homes as long as possible and plan to move at the time additional services are needed. If they did
move to an independent rental situation, they are interested in rents in the range of $600- 700 /month.
11. ADJOURNMENT
LouAnn Holmquist moved to adjourn and Joel Kraft seconded. There being no other business,
Chairman LaVonne Hansen declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Gary Forcier, Secretary /Treasurer
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