08-19-2014 HRAM1j1RA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 7:30 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman LaVonne Hansen called the meeting to order. Members Present: Gary
Forcier, LouAnn Holmquist, and Steve Jensen. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JULY 15, 2014
Steve Jensen moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Steve Jensen moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments of $23,586.44 for checks
8490 to 8517. Gary Forcier seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Steve Jensen moved to approve the City Center July, 31, 2014 Financial Reports. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Steve Jensen moved to approve the Park Towers operating account payments of $31,417.77 for
checks 12901 to 12937 and the Park Towers Security account payments of $467.16 for check
numbers 1513 and 1514. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Steve Jensen moved to approve the June 2014 Park Towers financial statements. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Occupancy summary report: 100% occupancy.
b. Steve Jensen moved to approve the execution of 1st Lease Amendment to add AT &T cellular
antennae equipment subject to final review by City Attorney. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
c. Steve Jensen moved to approve the RFP for Elevator Consulting Services to inspect elevators,
prepare scope of work and budget for application to GO Bonds for Public Housing application due
November 5, 2014. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the draft budget for GO Elevator project estimating hard costs
around $170,000 for elevator modernization with $35,000 in 2015 CFP allocated as leverage to the
GO Bond project. Need leverage of around 25% for GO Bond project application.
e. Steve Jensen volunteered to be on the RFP selection committee. He also moved to approve the
execution of the contract with the elevator consultant subject to recommendation of RFP selection
committee. LouAnn Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
f. The Board reviewed the draft 2015 Park Towers budget and will get any comments to Jean before
the September Board meeting when formal approval will needed.
5. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
a. 907 Lewis Avenue:
• Judy Flemming reviewed the construction budget with the Board.
• Jean Ward reviewed with the Board a neighbor's drainage complaint and the City Staff's
response to the complaint — no additional changes need to be done.
• August 28, 2014 is the house closing date.
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b. 445 Adams Street:
Judy Flemming reviewed with the Board the Contractor /Supplier Bid Comparison. Steven Jensen
moved to approve the contract for materials with Simonson Lumber Hutchinson. LouAnn
Holmquist seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board HERS index information and the Basics of an Energy Certified
Home.
6. SCDP Program
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the SCDP Program Income Report and Local Income Report.
7. COMMUNICATIONS — Tabled until next month.
a. Demographic Report
b. Addition to Century Court Apartments
8. ADJOURNMENT
Steve Jensen moved to adjourn and LouAnn Holmquist 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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