2015-06-23 HRA Meeting MinutesMOUND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
June 23, 2015
The Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Mound, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 6:55 p.m. in the council chambers of the Centennial
Building.
Members present: Chair Mark Wegscheid, Heidi Gesch, Kelli Gillispie, Jennifer Peterson, Ray Salazar
Members absent: None
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, Director of Finance/Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Pausche,
Director of Public Works Eric Hoversten
Public Present: Katie Morford
1. Open meeting
Chair Mark Wegscheid called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
2. Approve agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
3. Approve minutes
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2015 regular meeting.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Approve claims
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the claims in the amount of $9,986.85. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
5. Catherine Pausche, Director of Finance and Administration, requesting action on a contract
between the Mound HRA and Simplex Grinnell for safety systems testing and inspection at
Indian Knoll Manor
Pausche stated that per the new procurement policy, all contracts that commit the city past 12 months
will be approved by the Council or HRA Board. Pausche said Simplex Grinnell is the existing provider
and that this contract represents 30% savings over the prior contract. In addition, special language was
added in the event the HRA is no longer owner of the building and/or to prevent auto renewal:
The Mound HRA may cancel within 18 months of this contract start date by sending in a cancellation notice
without incurring contract termination charges. Agreement has a Special Action that a new agreement is
required at the end of the term period and must be accepted and approved by customer. Without a new
agreement and acceptance the contract does not renew.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the contract between the Mound HRA and Simplex Grinnell
for safety systems testing and inspection at Indian Knoll Manor. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
6. Adjourn
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Salazar, to adjourn at 6:58 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Chair Mark Wegscheid
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk