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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 11-08 HRAP HRA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER November 8, 1982 (Following adjournment of the City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - October 25, 1982 i itation Grants i Three Housing 1 4. Resolution Approving T g Rehab 5. Adjournment s IT"OR" *A&&VIod 0 3824 58th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429 Telephone: 537 -2118 cJ November 1982 YOU'RE INVITED TO LEARN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: Why was Brooklyn Center High School built? What was the first ordinance adopted in Brooklyn Center? Did Phil Cohen found the concept of a Metropolitan Council? Why did Cohen move to Brooklyn Center? Why were so many advisory commissions established? Is Brooklyn Center the only suburb "storm sewered ?" What two mistakes did Council - man Ted Willard make? Why will Councilman Howard Heck always be remembered? Why was the Citizens for Better Government formed? Does Phil Cohen continue to use colorful language? Why would Cohen prefer no statue erected to him in Central Park? How was Brooklyn Center able to use Municipal State Aid funds to construct sidewalks? Why was $10,000 set as the annual fee for an on -sale liquor license? What does Don Poss think of Community Development Funds, the elevator in city hall and a volunteer fire chief? !,That are his duties on the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission? Why did Poss and Cohen leave city government at the same time? What role did Dean Nyquist and Roger Scherer play in the Legislature when they represented Brooklyn Center? What were the problems when development began on the Earle Brown Farm? Why does Poss have a cynical attitude toward politicians? Has Cohen done more to shape policies in the metro area than anyone else? TO LEARN THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE ABOUT BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE 1960s AND 1970s ATTEND THE TUESDAY, NOV. 16 MEETING OF THE BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT THE BROOKDALE LIBRARY, 6125 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY, 7:30 P.M. See Don Poss, former city manager, and Phil Cohen, former mayor, legends in their own time, on videotape. The pair were interviewed for an hour last year by Mary Jane Gustafson. Both Cohen and Poss will be at the meeting, live and in person, to answer other questions about their era after the videotape is shown. Refreshments! MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOIJSILIG AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION OCTOBER 25, 1982 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 :25 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. Commissioner Scott was ill and was absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 23, 1982 There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Theis to approve the minutes of the August 23, 1982 Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. Votin in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -16 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SIX (b) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Commissioner Lhotka stated he would like to see some cost estimates on the Housing Rehabilitation Grants awarded by the City. Commissioner Hawes stated that he would like, if possible, more information on the applicants for the grants, such as their age, or whether they are disabled. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Theis and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 10 :40 p.m. Chairman L r Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING, THREE (3) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority has established a Home Rehabilitation Grant Program to assist low and moderate income individuals in the maintenance and repair of their homes; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority has received three (3) applications from eligible individuals to receive grant assistance; and WHEREAS, an inspection by the City of Brooklyn Center has determined that the work is necessary and appropriate under the Brooklyn Center Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the proposed grant applications is estimated at $24,750. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority that: 1. The Brooklyn Center Housing and REdevelo ment Authority does Y g P Y approve the three (3) housing rehabilition grant applications ` as recommended by the staff. 2. That the work be performed as recommended in the confidential memorandum dated November 2, 1982, and that the applicants be directed to obtain the necessary bids for staff review and approval. 3. The projects shall not exceed the grant limits of $8,250 per house. Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by - member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant ' DATE: November 2, 1982 SUBJECT: Recommended Home Rehabilitation Grants The following home rehabilitation grants are recommended for approval from the Housing Redevelopment Authority in an amount not to exceed $8,250 each. The information contained in this memorandum is confidential and not subject to public review. 1. Virginia M. Severud, 5829 Aldrich Avenue North. The following repairs are recommended for this grant: 1. Replace furnace with efficient gas forced air; extend duct work to back bedroom and side room. 2. Insulate crawl space under bedroom - provide access point in basement. 3. Provide 100 amp service; split circuits and code. 4. Repair leak in kitchen sink. 5. Replace two storm windows in basement. 6. Replace back door. 7. Check venting on plumbing - correct if needed. 8. Reside house. I would anticipate that the total cost of these repairs will be approximately $9,500 which exceeds the grant limit. After receiving firm bids, •we will eliminate a number of items based upon health safety p riorities. 2. Harry Hart, Jr., 7051 Drew. The following grant work is recommended: 1. Insulate rim joist. 2. Replace broken glass in storm windows. 3. Repair storm windows to insure tight fit. 4. Replace bathtub fixture and replace tile around bathtub with plastic or vinyl tub surround. 4 -2- 5. Reroof. I would estimate this grant to be approximately $2,100. 3. Emith Martin, 5754 Humboldt. This grant application was given emergency status. The home, which was on a well, was without water. I gave preliminary approval to connecting them to City water. The cost was $660: We will be doing a follow -up inspection on the rest of the home to determine whether or not other repairs are needed.