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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 08-20 HCP AGENDA BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION August 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. Council Commission Room Brooklyn Center City Hall 1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes —July 16, 2013 5. Council Liaison Report 6. Chairperson's Report 7. Neighborhood Efforts Update 8. New Neighborhood Welcome Bags a. Status b. Supply 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION July 16, 2013 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Thorbus at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson- Judy Thorbus, Kathie Amdahl, Ephraim Olani, and Leroy Houston. David Johnson and Peggy Lynn were absent and excused. Also present were Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson. APPROVAL OFAGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Olani to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—JUNE 18, 2013 There was a motion by Commissioner Olani and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on June 18, 2013. The motion passed. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Lin Myszkowski reported: The City Council appreciated the feedback from the Housing Commission on the proposed code revisions. The split decision on driveways was an accurate representative of the community. She stated waste containers were discussed and the previous ordinance stated within reasonable time for collection. There were some concerns with enforcement of the 4 p.m.time. The clarification from City Staff would be to not enforce at that time for a brief violation of the ordinance. The next steps on the ordinance will be for it to be modified and brought back for approval. Council Lin Myszkowski stated the first special use permit was applied for a Dynamic messaging sign and a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on August 15, 2013. She further stated the Odyssey Charter School asked for a conduit bond for a nonprofit charter school and the bond would be for repairs and purchase of materials in the amount of $5.3 million. Chairperson Thorbus asked what makes this a conduit bond. Councilmember Myszkowski stated the school would be using our non-profit status to obtain the bond. Chairperson Thorbus asked if churches can get this as well. Councilmember Myszkowski stated that they could. However,they would have to review risk and benefit to the community. Page 1 7-16-13 Commissioner Olani asked what the benefit is to the community for the Odyssey Charter School Conduit bond. Councilmember Myszkowski stated the property will be well taken care of and Brooklyn Center will have a high performing charter school. Commissioner Olani asked if there was any expense to the City. Councilmember Myszkowski replied there will be no cost to the City and they will pay$7.7 million with interest. Commissioner Olani asked if they don't pay,what are the consequences. Councilmember Myszkowski stated there is no financial responsibility for the City and the City will just have their name on the bond. Chairperson Thorbus stated they have been a good partner for the City through hosting events. Councilmember Myszkowski stated the Council may ask for a vote or may have more discussion. Chairperson Thorbus asked if there was any progress on the amphitheater. Councilmember Myszkowski stated that the City Council is still talking through the budget. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chairperson Thorbus welcomes Leroy Hudson to the Housing Commission. Commissioner Hudson introduced himself and said he has lived in Brooklyn Center since 2000. He stated that he applied for this position after a recommendation from his Pastor. NEW NEIGHBOR PROGRAM Commissioner Amdahl provided an overview of the program. The Housing Commission has completed 77 deliveries in three sessions and 48 of those properties the Commissioners were able to speak to homeowners. At the remaining 2,the bags were left behind with no contact. The Housing Commission went out last Wednesday with two vehicles and a total of six neighborhoods have been completed. Their next visit will be on July 24,2013 at 6:15 p.m.and Katy Zillmer from the Sun Post will ride along. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business addressed by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Amdahl Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Olani to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Page 2 7-16-13