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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 01-24 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 JANUARY 24, 1977 CITY HALL Invocation The invocation was offered by Pastor Rick Needham of the Brooklyn Center Church of the Nazarene. Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called to order by Chairman Philip Cohen at 7:33 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Cohen, Commissioners Kuefler, Fignar and Lhotka. Also present were HRA Director Donald Poss, Director of Public Works James Merila, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Clerk Allen Lindman, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, and Administrative Assistant Ronald Warren. Chairman Cohen reported that Commissioner Britts was out of town and unable to attend this evening's meeting and, therefore, was excused. Administer Oath City Clerk Allen Lindman administered the oath of of Office office to Commissioner Gene Lhotka. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Kuefler and seconded by .10-4-76 Commissioner Fignar to approve the minutes of the October 4, 1976 HRA meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Cohen, Commissioners Lhotka, Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Designating The HRA Director. introduced the first item of Depositories business, that of designating depositories for the funds of the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority. He explained that these designations will be effective through December 31 , 1977. Chairman Cohen referred to a letter from the President of the Brooklyn Center State Bank which indicated that the bank would attempt to become a participating financial institution in the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Loan Program. The Chairman -explained that the letter was in response to a Housing Commission letter urging the bank to participate in the program. The HRA Director noted that Mr. Jack Bell, President . of the Brooklyn Center State Bank, was in attendance at this evening's meeting. The Chairman recognized Mr. Bell who stated that his bank has contacted the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency about becoming involved in the Home Improvement Loan Program. He explained that the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency was not accepting further applications until March and that the bank would be pursuing the matter at that time. He further stated that the Board of Directors unanimously feels that if this program would be beneficial to the City of Brooklyn Center, then they certainly should be involved in it. -1- 1-24-77 Chairman Cohen expressed his appreciation to Mr. Bell for the bank's favorable consideration of the program and their efforts to become- involved. Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 77-1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BROOKLYN CENTER STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF HRA FUNDS The motion 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: Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Gene Lhotka introduced -the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 77-2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF HRA FUNDS The motion 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: Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 77-3 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF HRA FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was. declared duly passed and adopted. Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST PLYMOUTH NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF HRA FUNDS The motion 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: Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: . RESOLUTION NO. 77-4 RESOLUTION NO. 77-5 1-24-77 -2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CAMDEN NORTHWESTERN STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF HRA FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 77-6 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS A DEPOSITORY OF HRA FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Commissioner Kuefler inquired as to the amount of funds presently available to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The Director of Finance responded that there is approximately $70,000 in HRA funds and that this amount does not include the anticipated funds to be collected in 1977. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Fignar the Director of Finance stated that there would be approximately $110, 000 in HRA funds after taxes are collected in 1977. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Kuefler and seconded by Commissioner Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Cohen, Commissioners Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 7:40 p. m. Chairman -3- 1-24-77