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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 03-08 HCMCall to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 2 -8 -77 Housing Commission Bylaws MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 8, 1977 CITY HALL The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Vice- Chairman Hastings at 7 :48 p.m. Vice- Chairman Hastings, Commissioners Beikler, Haroldson, Weitzel, Plummer, Duenow and Turner. Also present were Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Ronald Warren. The Secretary reported that Chairman Howard was out of town and unable to attend this evening's meeting and, therefore, was excused. Motion by Commissioner Weitzel and seconded by Commissioner Haroldson to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1977 Housing Commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Hastings introduced the first item of business on the agenda, that of a review of the Housing Commission Bylaws. She suggested that the Commission as a whole review the bylaws in their entirety and make recommendations regarding additions or deletions. The Secretary reported that there should be a House- keeping Amendment to the Housing Commission Bylaws which would acknowledge that Resolution No. 77 -22, rather than Resolution No. 73 -140, is the Housing Commission's establishing Resolution. He explained that this change would affect the preamble of the Housing Commission Bylaws on page 1, and Arcticle VII regarding Neighborhood Advisory Committees on page 2. Councilman Fignar arrived at 7:45 p.m. A brief discussion ensued relative to the bylaws with Commissioner Haroldson suggesting that the dates the Commission Bylaws were proposed, adopted and amended be included at the end of the Bylaws. Following further discussion it was the consensus of the Housing Commission to direct the Secretary to make the appropriate Housekeeping Amendments for formal approval by the Commission. Vice Chairman Hastings introduced the next item of business, that of continued discussion and review of the Housing Commission's planned Home Renovation Workshop. She stated that the first of four workshops will be held on Wednesday evening, March 30, 1977 and inquired of the Commissioners if they had con- tacted speakers to make final arrangements for their presentations. A brief discussion ensued with Com- missioners commenting on the arrangements they have made. The Secretary reported that the Home Renovation Work- shop brochures and posters have been delivered and are ready for distribution by members of the Commission.. A lengthy discussion ensued as to the distribution of the brochures and the posters. Councilman Fignar stated that he would distribute posters and brochures to banks and savings and loan institutions in the area and suggested that the Commission consider distributing brochures to first, second and third graders in the Brooklyn Center area. Commissioner Weitzel left the table at 8:50 p.m. and returned at 8:53 p.m. Commissioner Plummer stated that Arnie Mavis of the Park and Recreation Department often distributes large quantities of handout materials to local grade schools and that his assistance might be utilized in distributing brochures to local grade schools. She further stated that she would contact Mr. Mavis regarding distribution of Horne Renovation Workshop brochures. It was the consensus of the Commission to hold off contacting schools in the area until after Commissioner Plummer had an opportunity to contact Mr. Mavis. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission recessed at Recess 8:55 p.m. and resumed at 9:20 p.m. Further discussion ensued relative to Workshop plans with the Secretary reporting on the distribution of news releases and spot radio announcements. The Secretary was directed to send news releases and brochure announcements to members of the President's Round Table. It was the consensus of the Commission that Vice Chairman Hastings and Commissioner Plummer, Home Renovation Workshop Home Renovation Workshop Cont'd BC Kaleidoscope 77 along with the Secretary, develop letter to the editor announcing the Home Renovation Workshop and inviting interested citizens to attend for the March 17, 1977 edition of the Brooklyn Center Post. Vice- Chairman Hastings announced that the Housing Commission would meet briefly on Monday, March 14, prior to the City Council Meeting to further review Workshop plans. Councilman Fignar left the meeting at 9:25 p.m. The Secretary next distributed posters and brochures to members of the Commission for their distribution. Commissioner Plummer reported that six members of the League of Women Voters will be at the March 30 Workshop to act as hostesses for the affair. Vice- Chairman Hastings reported that the Conservation Commission has volunteered to act as hosts and hostesses for the April 6 Workshop. Commissioner Plummer suggested that the other Advisory Commissions be contacted regarding their availability to act as hosts and hostesses for other upcoming workshops. The next item of business on the agenda was discus- sion of Housing Commission plans for BC Kaleidoscope '77. Commissioner Haroldson reported that he had contacted Mr. Bruce Nelson of the Minnesota Energy Agency regarding infra -red heat loss aerial photos of Brooklyn Center. He stated that he had been informed that Brooklyn Center was not included in the photographs that were recently taken. He explained that the aerial photos were taken primarily of Minneapolis and St. Paul and that some portions of Brooklyn Center, near the Minneapolis border, might be included on the aerial photos. He added that he did not feel it would be worthwhile to attempt to have the aerial photos of Minneapolis for the Housing Commission Kaleidoscope booth. He stated that he would further pursue the matter and that possibly heat loss photos of Brooklyn Center could be available if there is a Kaleidoscope in 1978. The Secretary explained that the City had requested the Minnesota Energy Agency to include Brooklyn Center in these aerial heat loss photos. He stated that because of limited funds the Energy Agency was not able to accommodate all the requests they had for these types of photos. He further stated that it was his under- standing that the Energy Agency intends to take other heat loss photos within the coming year. Further discussion ensued relative to the Housing Commission's plans for Kaleidoscope. A tentative schedule for staffing the Housing Commission booth was established with Vice Chairman Hastings and Commissioner Beikler volunteering to staff the booth from 11:00 a .m. to 1:00 p.m.; Commissioner Weitzel from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and Commissioner Duenow from 3 :00 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m.- Commissioner Plummer stated that she would be available to man the booth at any time because she plans to be at Kaleidoscope all day. Commissioners Haroldson and Magnuson reported that they may not be in town on April 24, the date for Kaleidoscope. It was the consensus of the Commission that a firm schedule for staffing the Kaleidoscope booth be determined by the next regularly scheduled Housing Commission meting. Vice Chairman Hastings requested members of the Commission to begin thinking about new or upcoming projects to be considered by the Housing Commission for discussion and review purposes. Motion by Commissioner Plummer seconded by Com- missioner Turner to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 9 :57 p.m. Chairman Adjournment Housing Commission Projects