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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 09-27 HRAMMINUTES 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 SEPTEMBER 27, 1978 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 7:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Tony Kuefler and Celia Scott. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works James Merila, and Administrative Assistant Mary Harty. Chairman Nyquist noted that Commissioner Fignar was unable to attend this evening's Commission meeting and, therefore, was excused. Chairman Nyquist noted that Commissioner Lhotka would arrive later. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 27, 1978 Motion by Commissioner Kuefler and seconded by Commissioner 'Scott to approve the minutes of the February 27, 1978 Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting as UL,•+; +-A yntinrr in fa,trnr• (;hiirman Nyrn,iGt. Commissioners Kuefler and Scott. Voting against: none. -l'ne motion passea U11d1iiiiiuuaiy . The HRA Director explained pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 462.411 through 462.711, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority is authorized to undertake urban renewal projects, public housing and .assistance projects, rehabilitation projects and other activities. One of these designated activities is the establishment of a "housing and redevelopment project fund". The proposal for'the calendar year 1979 comprehends a levy of 1/3 mill, the maximum allowed by Minnesota Statutes Section 462.545, Subdivision 6. The proceeds of the special tax will be held in a housing and redevelopment projects fund for future use. The HRA Director noted the Commission had received the financial report on the housing and redevelopment authority of Brooklyn Center for the years 1975 through 1977. There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Kuefler to accept the financial report as presented. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Kuefler and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The HRA Director explained those specific projects had been designated for use of the. HRA projects fund. He also noted, although a spending program had not been designated, once a levy is terminated it may be somewhat difficult to again begin a levy. 9-27-78 -1- The Director of Finance explained the HRA mill levy is in addition to the regular City mill levy. The Director of Finance explained originally, the HRA projects fund was developed to be used as seed money. Commissioner Kuefler suggested, lacking the recommendations from the Housing Commission as to how the money should be spent, and recognizing that a certain amount of seed money was now available, the Commission might wish to consider discontinuing the levy for this year. The HRA Director stated the HRA Statute is presently being reviewed in order to ascertain what type of programs could be initiated with the funds. It is possible the City of Brooklyn Center might be able to initiate a program similar to the 1%THFA program, Additionally, spending needs might become more evident as programs such as community development programs are initiated. Dolores Hastings of 5813 Aldrich Avenue North noted the Housing Commission had discussed the possibility of buying homes, rehabilitating and reselling those homes with the HRA projects fund monies. She noted, the acceptability of this type of program was being reviewed as to whether or not it fit the guidelines of HRA. In response to questions from Commissioners, the HRA Director explained the mill levy naa to .oe certifiea r)eiore vctober 1U. it the levy is not certifteca by October 10, the County Auditor can certify the mill levy at the same limit as last year. The Director of Finance indicated he was unsure as to how the County Auditor would interpret that particular Statute. He also indicated there was a possibility of a citizen challenge if the mill levy was certified after the l Oth of October. Commissioner Scott asked whether or not administrative costs would go down since the Metro Council will be handling more of the administration of the MHFA program. The HRA Director explained the Metro Council would be receiving money for the administration of the MHFA for Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Kuefler recommended not levying the 1/3 mill rate for HRA because to accumulate more money without a specific program in mind is unfair to the taxpayers. He suggested the matter of the mill levy for HRA should be dealt with each year and if there was not a need for the levy, the levy should not be made. The Commission continued in a discussion of whether or not a levy of 1/3 mill for the HRA should be set. Commissioner Kuefler noted that Commissioner Fignar, as Council liaison to the Housing Commission, recommended again levying the 1/3 mill. Although Commissioner Fignar was not able to attend the meeting, Commissioner Fignar asked that it be noted in the record that he recommended the Housing Commission to develop a program for the spending of the money before the 1980 HRA Budget proposal. 9-27-78 -2- Commissioner Kuefler noted it was his understanding, that until a certain amount of money could be accumulated, it was difficult to initiate a program. 1 In further discussion, the Commissioners concurred to again levy the 1/3 mill for the HRA projects fund. RESOLUTION NO. 78-7 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1979 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 462.545, SUBDIVISION 6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 78-8 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1979 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by 1V11 L +.1. _ vi aL _ r-11 a,., _-..t_J 111ClliLC1 y a~UCllCa Gait! UjJVaa v V~c ucaay ~u a~cia u cv++, Lalc itJiiv rr a+ay b k uu- a.+ favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ADTOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Kuefler to adjourn the HRA meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Kuefler and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. v - ~ v a~ian 9-27-78 -3-