HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 04-09 HCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 9, 1985
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairman Don Lawrence
at 7:43 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Lawrence, Commissioners Sorenson, Turner, Haroldson, Cohen and Hastings.
Also present was Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman.
YEAR 2000.
Chairman Lawrence introduced the first agenda item which was a discussion of the
Year 2000 Planning Committee. He briefly outlined the concept of the Year 2000 plan
indicating that it was a general planning tool to be used by the City setting long
term goals and policies to be implemented by the year 2000. A brief discussion then
ensued relative to the concept. Commissioner Haroldson inquired if any
consideration had been given to keeping the homes being displaced by 252 in Brooklyn
Center. Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman indicated that some staff
consideration had been given to the concept but that nothing had developed.
Chairman Lawrence indicated that the Year 2000 committee had been looking at the
Commissions. They were asking questions of whether they should stay the same, how
active they should be, should they be used as ad hoc committees or should commissions
be combined. He indicated that generally the Year 2000 committee was looking to
help edefine the roles of the commissions in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Cohen
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indicated he felt there is a need for a Housing Commission to deal with point of sale
inspections; and to develop more specific rehab policies. Commissioner Haroldson
indicated that he felt the Commission needed to get more facts to present to the
Council and that we should pursue a "Truth in Housing" ordinance.
Administrative Assistant Hoffman indicated that there is a possible end to rehab
grant money from Community Development Block Grant Funds and that the Commission
should probably be considering the possibility of continuing the program with other
funds. Commissioner Hastings noted that there is a need to remodel homes to
accomodate the elderly and keep them in their homes longer.
A general discussion of truth in housing then ensued. Commissioner Cohen indicated
that a policy decision had to be made to decide whether or not our housing stock is a
resource to be preserved and that the point of sale inspection would help insure
that. Chairman Lawrence then inquired as to whether or not the Commission would
like to pursue a Truth in Housing ordinance.
He also inquired whether Chapter 12 should include commercial and industrial
properties in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Haroldson indicated his desire to
pursue such a concept. It was the concensus of the group that at the next meeting
that Truth in Housing would be discussed and that various options would be
considered.
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EARLE BROWN FARM
Administrative Assistant Hoffman updated the Housing Commission on the progress
with the Earle Brown Farm. He indicated that staff was looking at development of
approximately 400 residential units on the Farm and that the restoration of the Farm
buildings themselves would also proceed although at this point in time exact uses
have not been determined. He stated that the total cost of the project would range
between 4 and 5 million dollars and that some of that money would be offset with
Community Development Block Grant Funds and the sale of land. He noted that he
would keep the Commission updated relative to progress with the Earle Brown Farm
project.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Haroldson requested that the members review copies of Chapter 12 for a
discussion at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Turner and seconded by Commissioner Haroldson to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned
at 9:20 p.m.
Chairman
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