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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/2007 ORIGINAL MINUTES WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY November 27, 2007 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 4:04 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. B. ROLL CALL Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kathy Nuanes (arrived 4:10 p.m.) Lena Rotola Janice Thompson Others present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director Dick Matthews, Accountant Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Henry Wehrdt, Jefferson County Housing Authority Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist Jerry DiTullio, Mayor Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant Authority members absent: Kent Davis c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 23, 2007 It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Lena Rotola to approve the minutes of October 23, 2007. The motion passed 3-0. D. OFFICERS REPORTS There were no officer reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to address the Authority. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Larry Nelson reported that the 41 st Avenue property has closed. . The tenant at the Allison Court property will move out December 1, 2007. Henry Wehrdt will begin renovation after the property is vacated. . Larry Nelson reported that work is nearly complete on the Parfet property. Housing Authority Minutes - 1 - November 27,2007 G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution 01-2007, Presentation & Approval of 2008 Budget Dick Matthews reviewed the Housing Authority's 2008 budget. There was no one from the public who wished to comment on the resolution. Following review and discussion by the Authority, it was moved by Lena Rotola and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to approve Resolution 01-2007, a resolution enacting a budget and appropriation for the year 2008 with an amendment to include $37,500 under "Other Income" for 2008. The motion carried 4-0. 2. Certificate of Commissioners At the time the Housing Authority was formed, all documents were signed with the exception of the Certificate of Commissioners. It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the Certificate of Commissioners ofthe Wheat Ridge Housing Authority. The motion carried 4-0. 3. Assessing New Project Ideas Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist, presented a project idea to renovate the old Fruitdale School into owner-occupied lofts. The Wheat Ridge Foundation has been in discussions with the School District regarding sale of the building. The Foundation could purchase the building for ten dollars and it has been suggested that the Housing Authority would be the best entity to develop the property. There is a deed restriction on the property that the building must always be used for educational purposes. The City Attorney is reviewing all the details associated with the deed restriction. Mr. Stachelski will be meeting with architects to determine an estimation of renovation costs. Another idea which has been discussed is to develop single level retail along 44th Avenue. Following discussion by the Authority, there was consensus for Mr. Stachelski to report back to the Authority once he has more information regarding the legal issues and renovation cost estimations. Housing Authority Minutes -2 - November 27, 2007 4. Discussion about 2008 Home Application Sally Payne reported that, as a result ofthe letter of interest sent to the Community Development Advisory Board requesting a $75,000 grant, the Board has requested a complete application with a caveat that a specific proj ect be identified in the application. The application is due December 7th H. OTHER . Cheryl Brungardt suggested having a Housing Authority representative attend an employee meeting at Lutheran Hospital to inform employees of the available housing afforded by the Housing Authority. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Lena Rotola to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next Housing Authority meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2008. ~~r~ ! /,/7 ~ ~:L' / . . c./f2- . Ann Lazzen, secr~r7A-<.- Housing Authority Minutes - 3 - November 27,2007