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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 01-20 HCPAGENDA BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 20, 2015 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: November 18, 2014 5. City Council Liaison’s Report 6. Chairperson’s Report 7. New Positions for 2015  Chair  Vice Chair 8. 2015 Priorities and Goals 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment Page 1 1-16-15 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 November 18, 2014 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Marko at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Zachary Marko–Present Kathie Amdahl–Present David Johnson–Present Leroy Houston–Present Mark Goodell–Present Judy Thorbus–Excused Ephraim Olani–Not present Also present: Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on October 21, 2014. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Amdahl. The motion passed. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chairperson Marko provided an update about the New Neighbor Program in 2014. See attached chart. 130 packets were delivered; 62% were in person. Chairperson Marko stated that he is willing to go out and deliver packets on some Saturdays during the winter. A request was made from a tenant at an apartment and Chairperson Marko delivered a packet. Chairperson Marko asked if there was an update on the rental recognition program. Staff Liaison Anderson stated that Vickie Schleuning will likely report back the results of the study at a later meeting date. Commissioner Johnson suggested we advertise to property owners that they can get a new neighbor packet for tenants if they request it. Page 2 1-16-15 Staff Liaison Anderson suggested that the information be put in the ARM newsletter. Commissioner Johnson stated that he appreciates the improvements on Brooklyn Blvd. with the demolishing of 6301 Brooklyn Blvd. This is important because Brooklyn Blvd. is like Brooklyn Center’s front door. Some homes are well kept on Brooklyn Blvd.; however some should be purchased and torn down eventually. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT There was no report. REAPPOINTMENT Chairperson Marko recommended the reappointment of all members. The Chairperson and Vice Chair positions were discussed and it was decided they would wait until the January 2015 meeting to have nominations. OTHER BUSINESS It was determined by the Housing Commission that no meeting would be held on December 16, 2014. Commissioner Johnson suggested that the Housing Commission have a planning meeting for 2015 to set objectives. Commissioner Amdahl suggested this should be done during the January 2015 meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Goodell to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Amdahl. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:15 p.m. __________________________________ Chairperson Page 3 1-16-15 2014 District Total Contact Dropped Bellvue 12 5 7 East Palmer 9 7 2 Evergreen 5 2 3 Firehouse 3 3 0 Garden City 8 7 1 Grandview 19 14 5 Happy Hollow 3 2 1 Kylawn 10 5 5 Lions 10 3 7 Middle Twin 1 0 1 Orchard 15 9 6 Riverwood 2 1 1 Shingle Creek 1 1 0 Upper Twin 5 4 1 West Palmer 15 10 5 Willow Lane 12 7 5 Totals 130 80 50 61.5% 38.5%