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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 09-13 HCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1983 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Plummer called the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission to order at 7:43 p.m. ROLL CALL Commission members present were Chairman Plummer, Commissioners Haroldson, Hastings, Williams and Turner. Also present were Councilmember Rich Theis and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. COMMISSION OPENINGS Chairman Plummer noted that there were three (3) Commission seats vacant. She stated that she had discussed the matter with Councilmember Theis who in turn would discuss the matter with Mayor Nyquist and request that Mary Jane Gustafson run a notice in the paper relative to the Commission openings. ELDERLY HOUSING UPDATE Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman reviewed progress of the Brooklyn Center Elderly Housing project. He noted that in May a ground breaking had taken place and that approximately 300 of the units had been reserved within the first week. He stated that models should be completed late this fall and that the project should be entirely completed in spring. Commissioner Haroldson inquired as to'the maintenance of the grounds at the site. Administrative Assistant Hoffman replied that the maintenance on the grounds would be subject to contractual agreements between the association -:and individual performing such services. ENERGY LOAN PROGRAM Administrative Assistant Hoffman reviewed the Home Energy Improvement Loan program as proposed by the Housing Commission. He stated that the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency had just recently announced the availability of money, after the first of October, to home owners without regard to income to do energy home improvements. He indicated that interest rates would be approximately 8% or 9% and that essentially the program was the same as the Brooklyn Center program with the exception of repay- ment being directed to a bank versus the treatment as a special assessment against their property under the Brooklyn Center program. He stated because of the similarity of the programs, it would be a duplication effort and for the present time the program would be placed on the back burner. DISCUSSION: FUTURE HOUSING POLICIES Chairman Plummer introduced the next agenda item indicating that during the upcoming year it be the principle objective of the Housing Commission to consider long term goals and policies relative to housing in Brooklyn Center. She indicated there is a need to consider a diversity of housing styles and alternatives to be considered with regard to problems associated with housing that Brooklyn Center will be experiencing. She indicated that it would be imperative that we give consideration to those problems 0 now. A general discussion ensued and it was agreed that areas to be considered would include elderly housing, housing for the young, existing housing, new housing, energy, and housing for a diversity of incomes. Following the discussion it was agreed that Administrative Assistant Hoffman would develop an outline for the Commission to consider at the next Commission meeting relative to the various housing aspects that should be considered for the study. 9 -13 -83 -1- Commmissioner Phil Cohen arrived at 9 :00 p.m. MILL LEVY Administrative Assistant Hoffman informed the Commission that staff would be recommending that the HRA again levy it's 1/3 mill. Administrative As.sistant Hoffman explained to the Commission that the HRA has become an active unit within Brooklyn Center, responsible for the development of the Senior Citizens project and the administration of he t Housin g Rehab Grants as well as the Solar Demonstration Project. He indicated that the levying of the 1/3 mill would be used to offset staff time devoted to housing and economic development projects and that the remainder of the 1/3 mill, as in the past, would again be used to create a fund for future housing and economic development projects. A brief discussion then ensued. Commissioner Haroldson inquired if there were any projects being currently considered. Administrative Assistant Hoffman replied that there are a number of sites being discussed at this time relative to possible future housing projects. Commissioner Phil Cohen inquired as to the amount of money generated by 1/3 of a mill. Administrative Assistant Hoffman replied that 1/3 mill generates approximately $65,000. Following the discussion there was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Haroldson to urge the City Council and the HRA to support the levy of 1/3 mill for the HRA. Voting in favor: Chairman Plummer, Commissioners Haroldson, Hastings, Cohen, Williams and. Turner. Voting against: none_ The motion passed unanimously. BROOKLYN CENTER MORTGAGE MONEY Chairman Plummer requested that Administrative Assistant Hoffman give a brief synopsis of the mortgage money available in Brooklyn Center. He then explained that the City had issued mortgage revenue bonds in December of 1982. The money which amounted to 7.5 million dollars was available for first time home buyers to purchase a new or existing home within Brooklyn Center. He indicated that the money was available at 11.65° and 2 points and that it was also assumable. He further reviewed the income requirements for the program and also stated that 10� of the money could be used for non -first time home buyers. Following the discussion he urged Commission members to inform anyone they knew selling their home or considering buying a home in Brooklyn Center about the program and urged them to take advantage of the mortgage money there. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Hastings and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Chairman q 9-- 1.3 -83 -2-