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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/27/2009wwraiA WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA October 27, 2009 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4:00 P.M. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting ifyou are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. A. Call Meeting to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of the Minutes: August 25, 2009 D. Officers Reports E. Public Forum F. New Business 1. Update on 41st Ave. property 2. Update on rehab partner 3. Article in the Connections G. Unfinished Business J. Other K. Adjournment i WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES August 25, 2009 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 4 00 ~i Council Chambers of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Lena R Katie V 4. There were no officers reports. 5. PUBLIC FORUM 1. Quail Square Condo Association Bret Baca 3761 Quail Street in the Ci 6 West 29` Housing Authority Minutes - 1 - August 25, 2009 Mr. Baca stated that, as a board member, he was representing the Quail Condo Association. He stated that a majority of homeowners voted to request the ability to rent out a percentage of the properties for a certain period, perhaps five years, in an attempt to avoid foreclosures by property owners. Due to financial difficulties, he has been attempting to sell his property but finally took it off the market because it would not sell. His last offer was $30,000 less than he paid for the unit. He is presently the only owner looking to rent his property. Marcie Emily Property Manager for Quail Square Ms. Emily stated that another Housing Authority complex, Carnation Square, allows units to be leased out under the condo declarations iDavid Firman, attorney for the Housing Authority, advised th iFthe declarations- for Carnation Square could be amended to allow 20% of the units to be rentals --i iding there was 70% approval from the homeowners She also=contacted Davi`d:T rman regarding similar declarations for Quail Square tha vauId provide £of2 or 3 out of 14 units to be rented out. Lena Rotola stated that she w< agreements to prevent units fr Mr. Baca stated that he would pets. 6. NEW-I13 U~ 1. UA units. Mr. to see resYi7etzons.placed in rental ented to smokes or people with pets. rent-his unit-to smokers or people with > board minutes where the vote to provide copies to the Baca that the Authority will discuss his request and ?on as possible. Parfet Larry Nelson' ported that the roof was destroyed by the stone and has been repaired. Water damage repairs at 3884 have been completed. The insurance company has refused to renew coverage on this property because of the number of claims. The owner of 3894 has obtained her own property insurance and the owner of 3884 plans to do the same. 2. Update on 3775 Allison Court Larry Nelson announced that the last unit has been sold. The new owners will be responsible for water charges and will obtain their own property insurance. Housing Authority Minutes -2- August 25, 2009 3. 9690-9710 West 41st Avenue Larry Nelson stated that this property is still on the market. Although favorable comments have been received from people who have looked at the property, the problem is with the price, terms of financing, and income restrictions. There is presently one sale possibility. Chair Brungardt will make arrangements to place on the City's website as well as in the Transcript. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rehab Partner Chair Brungardt asked the Authority to cod: Builders to be the Authority's rehab partner Brothers is presently partnering-with Lakew work and is therefore very busy .Further, B emergency work. ~ ° There was a consensus that provided high quality work It was m Housing 8. to They are also able this property Eric Steueos of Value- of Brothers Redeveopment. ,ada and Denver for rehab snot able to provide work ethic and has le emergency services. and seconded by Lena Rotola that the one year agreement with Eric Stevens of i services. The motion carried 4-0. B&ty Maybm has been~approached by a duplex owner who wanted to sell to the Authority. Larry Nelson suggested it might make sense to look for single- family closures to rehab. The Authority has an advantage to offer cash with a cira elose. • Kathy Nuanes stressed the importance of seeing the minutes before making a decision about rentals at Quail Square. It is also important to be mindful about changing the rules when the Authority's purpose is to provide home ownership. Larry Nelson commented that David Firman indicated that the owner- occupied restriction could be challenged in court and found that it is too restrictive. He believed that 20% rental is a good percentage, especially with time restrictions. Housing Authority Minutes -3 - August 25, 2009 Jerry DiTullio addressed the Authority as a former member to indicate his support of allowing a percentage of rentals with a time restriction. He believed it makes better sense than having vacant properties. 9. There was a consensus to take an e-mail vote of the Authority after the Quail Square Association minutes are received. • Cheryl Brungardt reported that she attended the learned that WRHA is far ahead in terms of pro ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Lena Rotola and seconded-byK the meeting at 4:54 p.m. The motion carried 4-0. conference and rev efficient units. to adjourn Brungardt, Chair Ann Housing Authority Minutes -4- August 25, 2009