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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 03-12 HRAP HRA AGENDA City of Brooklyn Center March 12, 1979 1. Call - to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 1978 4. Discussion: - Approving Payment for legal consultation on proposed HRA legislation. A motion approving payment is recommended. 5. Adjournment J 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 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 Ton Kuefler and Celia Scott. Also present Yq Y 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 l K Vo ting i f r: Nyquist, CommCS•ioners Kuefler and .S c-n - t-t . sub mitted . VUtl.n 113 l • vltu It Laautl v �, vv+ +.+.. �.. c w+. + +.. .. ... - «-.-�. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously, 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 MHFA 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 i11 ! levy i`iau o ire certi iedl beiure OcLuber 10". 11 Uie levy is not certified 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 10th 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 seta 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. 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 i 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 dally seconded by member Tony Kuefler, 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. ADJOURNMENT 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 Scotto Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously, The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Chairman 9 -27 -78 -3- I i Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: HRA RESOLUTION NO. 78-7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1979 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 462.545 SUBDIVISION 6 WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority has considered the attached budget and finds that this budget is necessary for the operation of the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority during the year 1979; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center understands that pursuant to MSA 462.545, Subdivision 6, its (budget must be approved before a special tax may be levied; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Brooklyn Center, by consent resolution, must approve and authorize the levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority which would be imposed as a special tax upon all property, both real and personal, within the taxing district of the City of Brooklyn Center: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center that the attached budget of the Housing and Redeveloprieir Authority for said City is hereby approved BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, together with the attached budget, be submitted to the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center together with a consent resolution for adoption by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center authorizing the levy of a special tax, for the purpose of MSA 462.411 through 462.711, upon all property, both real and personal, within said City. Passed by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City. of Brooklyn Center this 27th day of Septe mber 1978. l ° ,✓ /�� f Chairman 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 Nyguist, Tony Kuefler, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: HRA RESOLUTION NO. 7 8 - ' 8 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1979 BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: Section 1: That there be and hereby is levied a one -third mill levy for the year 1979 on all taxable property, real and personal,, situated within the corporate limits of the City of Brooklyn Center and not exempted by the Constitution of the State of Minnesota or the valid laws of the State of Minnesota, for the purposes of establishing an HRA Fund and conducting the operation of an HRA pursuant to the provisions of MSA 462.411 through 462.711. Section 2: That the consent resolution by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center to this special tax for the operation of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is attached to this resolution and made part of it. Section 3: That said tax rate arid levy be certified to the County Auditor of Hennepin County on or before October 10, 1978. Passed by the Housing and Redevelopmen'L Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center this 27th day of September 1978. zz Chairman 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: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.