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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/2008 WRHA WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES March 25, 2008 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 4:02 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 Janice Thompson Authority members absent: Lena Rotola Others present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Wendy Swanhorst, Swanhorst & Company Aaron Ojala, Entasis Group Steve Barr, Entasis Group Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to approve the minutes of February 26, 2008 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. D. OFFICERS REPORTS There were no reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to address the Authority. Housing Authority Minutes - I - March 25, 2008 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation and Acceptance of Audit Wendy Swanhorst reviewed the Housing Authority's 2007 audit and stated that she found no problems with the audit. It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to accept the 2007 audit from Swanhorst & Company. The motiou passed unanimously. 2. Discussion about current townhome conversiou bid projections Chair Brungardt stated that Henry Wehrdt suggested moving forward with the Allison Court Project. However, he would like to rebid the townhouse conversions on 41st Avenue due to the extremely high bids which were received. Kathy Nuanes asked Larry Nelson's opinion on the probable sales of the Allison Court units. Mr. Nelson commented that the Allison Court units should sell easily since they were appraised at over $200,000 and it is planned to sell them at around $180,000. He also agreed that the 41 s' Avenue proj ect needs to be rebid. It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded Kent Davis that Henry Wehrdt be given direction to move forward with the Allison Court Project and rebid the townhouse conversions on 41st Avenue. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Election of Officers It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Kent Davis that Cheryl Brungardt continue to serve as Chair and that Kathy Nuanes serve as Vice Chair of the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority. The motion passed unanimously. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Architectural Design Review of Special Project Aaron Ojala stated that, after meeting with the Housing Authority and receiving suggestions on rehabilitation ofthe old Fruitdale School, they came up with two scenarios. The first scenario includes twelve units and twelve garages. The other scenario would have nine units with twelve garages. Each of the nine units would Housing Authority Minutes - 2- March 25, 2008 all have two bedrooms and two baths. The garages could either be enlarged or the three extra garages could be sold. The nine-unit scenario would also have two units with lofts. The 12 unit scenario would have six one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units. With nine units, there would be ample room for storage lockers. This scenario would also provide for two units with lofts. The loft areas could also be converted into third bedrooms. Larry Nelson suggested that, since all units would probably not be required to be affordable housing, the two units with lofts could be sold at market rate. It will be confirmed with the county that these units would not be required to qualify as affordable housing. Sally Payne will verify what grant money can be used for. Mr. Ojala stated that there is still a need for more input from the fire department as well as an actual lot description. He reported that the fire department would not approve a covered patio and entry way. Janice Thompson suggested working with the school district to gain a little more land in the back ofthe building. Aaron Ojala stated that Valley Water charges $5,000 per unit for water and Denver Water charges $11,000 for the first two units and $2,400 for each unit after that. Fruitdale Sanitation charges $4,000 per unit and Metro Denver Sanitation charges $2,000 per unit. This means water and sewer fees will be about $14,000 per unit. There was a consensus to go with the nine-unit scenario. The larger units would be easier to sell. H. OTHER Larry Nelson suggested lowering the price on remaining units by $5,000 and waiting a little before lowering the price on the Parkside unit because there have been some favorable showings. Kathy Nuanes moved and Janice Thompson seconded to authorize Cornerstone Realty to reduce the price by $5,000 on remaining properties when Cornerstone determines the time is right. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Brungardt announced details about the NAHRO conference to be held in May. There is also a Board and Commission training day on AprillS'h at CML. Gerald Dahl will be one of the presenters. Housing Authority Minutes - 3 - March 25, 200S I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 5:23 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next meeting will be held April15'h. ~.k~ Cheryl Brungardt, Chair v cL ~7)~ Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Housing Authority Minutes -4- March 25, 200S