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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2008 WRHA WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES February 26, 2008 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 4:00 p.m. in the Ci~ Council Chambers of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 West 29' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. B. ROLL CALL Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Kathy Nuanes Lena Rotola Janice Thompson Others present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist Hemy Wehrdt, Construction Manager Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Aaron Ojala, Entasis Group Tracy Langworthy, City Council Ann Lazzeri, Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Lena Rotola and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the minutes of January 22, 2008 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. D. OFFICERS REPORTS There were no officers reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to address the Authority. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Housing Authority Minutes - I - February 26, 2008 . Structural and Environmental Assessment Results of Special Project- Aaron Ojala ofthe Entasis Group reviewed results of the structural and environmental assessment. Copies of the report were distributed to Authority members. Upon inspection, the building is in very good shape and structurally sound. There are some loose bricks that need replaced for aesthetic and safety reasons where an addition had been removed. There is another small place where a leaking drain pipe caused damage to mortar that will need to be replaced. There is only 3% asbestos present which is very low and should cost no more than $15- 20,000 for abatement. In response to a question from Ryan Stachelski, Sally Payne explained that Davis Bacon (federally mandated wages) regulations do not apply to projects with eleven or less units. Mr. Stachelski reported that a memorandnm of understanding has been signed by the school district which would allow the Housing Authority to have preliminary work done to determine the cost of the project without being obligated to purchase the building. School district representatives have indicated they are amicable to condenmation if necessary. There was a consensus to keep the project under 12 units and build a community room. Kathy Nuanes requested that the Housing Authority members and realtors have the ability to provide input regarding design ideas. Mr. Ojala stated that this would be very desirable. A tour by Housing Authority members and Cornerstone Realty could be arranged. It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Lena Rotola that the Housing Authority move into the second piece of Phase I and hire the Entasis Group to perform architectural design for a fee estimated to be $14,800.00. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Janice Thompson and secouded by Kathy Nuanes to conduct a special meeting on March 11 at 4:00 p.m. to tour the Fruitdale site. The motion passed unanimously. All parties involved would meet at the site for the tour. The meeting would conclude at the site. Direction was given to Ryan Stachelski to learn what security measures are to be taken for the tour since a preschool meets on the premises. Larry Nelson suggested that, after the design phase, it might be a good idea for the Authority to begin talks with bankers about a possible loan. Housing Authority Minutes -2- February 26, 2008 . Larry Nelson reported that there have been several showings on the Parfet property. There is also work beginning on another duplex in the neighborhood. There is one remaining unit for sale at Park Side. As a result of notices in various Wheat Ridge publications, there have been several inquiries about the properties on Allison Court and 41 st Avenue. . Hemy Wehrdt distributed copies of invitations to resubmit bids for townhouse conversions at 3755-3775 Allison Court and 9690 - 9710 West 41" Avenue. These will be sent out on February 27. Janice Thompson expressed concern about the unsold units in light of the condition of the housing market. She suggested the possibility of working with the school district to have a first right ofrefusal for work at a later date on the Fruitdale project. Larry Nelson commented that they should be able to move the units within six months if priced realistically. . Cheryl Brungardt reported that she attended an affordable housing workshop. The Housing Authority's products are very competitive with other projects in the metro area so the time and money investments that have been made are well worth it. . Sally Payne reported that the tenant at the Richards Hart Estate is in the process of moving out. He has not indicated if he is interested in help with relocation costs. The city will then move forward with demolition. G. NEW BUSINESS . Resolution 01-2008, establishing a designated public place for the posting of meeting notices as required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Lena Rotola to adopt Resolution No. 01-2008, establishing a designated public place for the posting of meeting notices as required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law. The motion passed unanimously. H. OTHER . Because several members will be unable to attend the April 22nd meeting, it was moved by Lena Rotola and seconded by Jauice Thompsou that the April 22nd meeting be rescheduled to AprillS'h at 4:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimonsly. Housing Authority Minutes - 3- February 26, 2008 . Cheryl Brungardt announced that Leadership Jefferson County will be providing all the volunteers and food for the Rebuilding Together project. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and secouded by Janice Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 5:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. c~ar~t,t;r ~~ . . .~~ Ann Lazzen, Recordmg Secretary Housing Authority Minutes - 4- February 26, 2008