03-18-2014 HRAMf RA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 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 FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Gary Forcier moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. Joel Kraft
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Joel Kraft moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments of $21,872.22 (stated in the
operating account register) for checks 8411 to 8419, and the City Center February 28, 2014
financial reports. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve the Park Towers operating account payments of $36,705.93 for checks
12725 to 12758 and security account payments of $879.18 for checks 1505 to 1506 and the January
2014 Financial Statements. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. Jean reviewed the Occupancy Summary Report as of March 1, 2014: 97% occupancy.
b. Jean reviewed the Early Detection — Beat the Bug Incentive. Other preventive measures include
spraying the vacant apartment; treating baseboards and having B & C seal the gaps by the heat
pipes going between apartments.
c. Jean expects HUD to announce Capital Fund amounts soon. Potential items for the funds include:
unit programmable thermostats, water shut off valves, balancing valves and faucets; air
conditioning units for the corridors; update security cameras; zone valves; new air handlers; update
computers and get an iPad for unit inspections.
5. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - 907 LEWIS AVE
a. Budget Report: On track but waiting to see what the market values will be at closer to completion.
b. LouAnn Holmquist moved to send out the RFP for Realtor Services to List 907 Lewis Avenue.
Joel Kraft seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. SCDP PROGRAM
a. Joel Kraft moved to approve Resolution 2014 -2 to change the Procedural Guidelines for the
Revolving New Construction Single Family Equity Gap Assistance Program. Gary Forcier
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Joel Kraft moved to approve SCDP Rehab Loans 8684 -9 Setter and 8684 -10 Paolillo contingent to
Loan Review Committee's approval. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
7. Downtown Rental Rehab
a. List of responses to interest letter - deadline March 21 ". The EDA may want to work together and
submit a combination application to DEED by including some downtown redevelopment and /or to
convert some units from commercial into rental housing.
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Imagine Hutchinson
Jean reviewed with the Board the proposed housing from Imagine Hutchinson plan. The Board agreed
to have Jean contact the owner of one of the parcels identified in the plan to let them know if they ever
want to sell that the Hutchinson HRA might be interested in purchasing the property.
9. Steve Jenson moved to execute the Initiative Acceptance Letter - Community Fix -Up Fund for Targeted
Home Improvement Pilot and Fund Availability, Disbursement and Loan/Grant Agreement for:
a. Current CRV initiative for Energy Improvements /SCDP match ends July 1, 2014
b. New Program — Incomes up to $96,500 and discounted interest rates from 5.75% to 4% for three
targets —
1. Current SCDP neighborhood - revitalize neighborhood to include incomes above 80% AMI
2. Nuisance ordinance cited houses
3. New roofs plus sealing the attic and adding insulation
Gary Forcier seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Gary Forcier moved to adjourn and Steve Jensen 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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