2001-01-23 CiTY OF MOUND
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION
JANUARY 23, 2001
1. Call to Order
Chair Meisel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Oaths of Office
Meisel, Anderson and Meyer were given the Oath of Office.
3. Approve Agenda
Meisel asked for a motion for approval of the agenda, to which Meyer
requested to add an item to the agenda; to reconsider the rezone approval for
MetroPlains Development. City Attorney John Dean commented on reasons
not to reconsider the MetroPlains rezoning application. He recommended
that it not be added to the agenda. Meyer then stated reasons for
reconsideration: the "but for" test, inappropriate use of land, Purchase
Agreement does not include TIF, and certain conditions as listed in the Code
pertaining to conditional uses.
MOTION by Meyer, seconded by Hanus to approve the agenda for the
evening. All were in favor. Motion carried.
4. Executive Director's Report
In response to request for a motion by Executive Director Charon to approve
the bills for Indian Knoll manor, Hanus made the motion. Meyer seconded by
motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Executive Director Charon submitted an oral financial report. Charon also
reported that the yearly apartment inspection has been completed. She is
formulating a plan to revamp the building. Repairs are needed due to age of
building. She is investigating taking out a mortgage against the building.
Charon discussed her wish to change her hours to four days/thirty hours per
week due to forthcoming upgrades to the building. Meyer made motion for
her hours to increase to thirty hours per week, to be reviewed in a year.
Hanus seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-01H: RESOLUTION RAISING THE TOTAL HOURS
PER WEEK FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO 30 HOURS PER WEEK.
Charon discussed pursuing a health insurance plan for her maintenance
manager. Pauline Payne was introduced as the tenant representative for
Indian Knoll Manor.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes - January 23, 2001
5. Approval of Minutes
Hanus made a motion to approve the minutes.
in favor. Motion carried.
Seconded by Brown, all were
Longpre Property
Brown made a motion for the rent forbearance agreement for Longpre
property to be extended to July 1, 2001. Anderson seconded by motion. All
were in favor. Motion carried.
City Attorney John Dean recommended that the Longpre property be
purchased for $230,000. Project Manager, Jim Prosser made a
recommendation on how to finance the purchase. They included: 1. Borrow
funds from existing sources; 2. Issue TIF bonds; but only issue bonds if you
are going forward with redevelopment. He advised that the property would be
more expensive to acquire later. Jo Longpre commented on the method of
payment and closing date. Issues were addressed.
Brown made a motion that HRA purchase Longpre property for $230,000 with
method of payment to be negotiated, with the final approval of the agreement
at the February 13, 2001, meeting. Hanus seconded. All were in favor.
Motion carried.
7. Gramery Corporation
Meisel stepped down as chair due to perceived conflict of interest regarding
Gramercy Corp. Hanus took over the chair. Vision Coordinator chamberlain
gave a summation of Mound Visions over the last ten years. Mike Conlan,
President of Gramercy Corp, gave a review of the project components and
stated that if it can be financed it will be done. Meyer made a motion to extend
the preliminary agreement up to 30 days, with written agreement to be
considered at the February 13th meeting. Brown seconded the motion. All
were in favor. Motion carried. Chair Meisel was restored to her seat.
8. Post Office Update
Vision Coordinator Chamberlain gave an update on the Post Office
redevelopment project, indicating that it is on schedule and will break ground
in the Spring. There is a possibility this post office will be in a contest for its
architectural significance.
9. Adjournment
Chair Meisel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Meyer
Chair, Pat Meisel