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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 11-19 HRAM- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION NOVEMBER 19, 1979 . CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called to order by Chairman Dean Nyquist at 10:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Tony Kuefler,, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott. Also present was HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schaeffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 15, 1979 There was a motion by Commissioner Fignar and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka to approve the minutes of the October 15, 1979 Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The notion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO ADMINISTER REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted that references to the Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority in the resolution should be changed to refer only to the Metropolitan Council to be consistent with the contract. RESOLUTION NO. 79-7 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING,A CONTRACT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The notion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. DISCUSSION OF EMERGENCY REHABILITATION LOAN PROCEDURE Chairman Nyquist noted that this discussion item had originally appeared on the November 19, 1979 City Council agenda but that it would be considered by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority rather than as part of the City Council agenda. The HRA Director explained that certain improvements in homes, particularly those which are weather related often require immediate attention. Administrative Assistant Hoffman explained that health and safety related improvements in homes are sometimes situations requiring emergency consideration. He explained that to date, there has been no formalized procedure developed to deal with such emergency situa- tions. Administrative Assistant Hoffman requested that the administrative 11-19-79 -1- staff be given the-authority-to-approve grant applications contingent upon the following conditions: 1. An emergency situation exists involving either seasonal consideration or life/safety considerations as determined by the Building Inspector. 2. That a preliminary income verification has been completed to assure the applicant's eligibility under the program. Commissioner Fignar referred to the memorandum from Administrative Assistant Hoffman and agreed that the consideration of the emergency rehabilitation problems on an administrative level is a good idea.. The HRA Director noted that the administrative.staff can develop some guidelines for the admini- stration of emergency home rehabilitation grants. He noted that this would be accomplished in conjunction with the City Attorney's input. Commissioner.Kuefler agreed that the development`-of procedures f6r administering emergency home rehabilitation grants is a logical, approach to the problem. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority adjourned at 10:30 p.m. 1 November 19. 1979 ~isop,-_ Date Chai, 11-19-79 -2-