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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-7-22'A� Wl--I--HA Wheat Ridge Housing Authority Minutes of Special Meeting July 7, 2022 A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair Thompson in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority Members Present: Chad Harr Cheyanne Kinghorn Janice Thompson Amanda Weaver — left meeting at 5:15pm Authority Members Absent: None Also Present: Lauren Mikulak, Staff Liaison Jeff Hirt, Senior Neighborhood Planner Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. August 11, 2020 It was moved by Mr. Harr and seconded by Ms. Weaver to approve the minutes of August 11, 2020 as written. Motion approved 4-0. D. OFFICERS REPORTS E. PUBLIC FORUM There was nobody present from the public to speak. Housing Authority Minutes 1 July 7, 2022 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan Ms. Mikulak gave a brief presentation and introductions of Jeff Hirt and Eric Ameigh. Erick Ameigh, czb Consulting Firm Mr. Ameigh gave a brief introduction about the history of czb and the City's new Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, which will also be presented to Planning Commission and City Council at later dates. . In response to questions from the Housing Authority (HA) members Ms. Mikulak mentioned the project has not yet evaluated the Housing Authority's role in the future. That will occur in the future.. All members agreed the Housing Authority's role in affordable housing is important and Ms. Kinghorn added it will be important to discuss the future the mission and goals of the HA. Ms. Kinghom reflected on how affordable housing can impact home values. Ms. Mikulak said there will be strategic planning later and a policy from City Council. There was also discussion of apartments vs. single family homes in the Affordable Housing Strategy. Ms. Thompson would like to see single family homes as part of the project to preserve neighborhoods. Ms. Mikulak explained the City does not have greenfill properties so there is less of a focus on new single unit neighborhoods. She described the need for diverse housing options which is why Strategy is not limited to a single housing type. 2. Resolution 01-2022: Establishing a designated public place for the posting of meeting notices as required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law It was moved by Ms. Kinghorn and seconded by Mr. Harr to approve Resolution 01-2022, a resolution establishing a designated public place for the posting of meetings notices as required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Resolution 02-2022: 2022 Budget Adoption Housing Authority Minutes 2 July 7, 2022 It was moved by Mr. Harr and seconded by Ms. Kinghorn to approve Resolution 02-2022, a resolution enacting a budget and appropriation for the ear 2022. Motion carried 3-0. G. OLD BUSINESS H. OTHER Ms. Mikulak gave an update on The Green and the Lutheran Master Plan. The Lutheran Master Plan calls for mixed -use including housing, office, open space and parks, but specific plans are not known yet. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Harr and seconded by Ms. Kinghorn to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried 3-0. 5a4nicte"Thompson, Chair Tammy Ode �ecor=ngecretary Housing Authority Minutes July 7, 2022