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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/14Minutes of Meeting August 26, 2014 A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Chair Thompson in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Authority Members Present: Thomas Abbott Chad Harr Tracy Langwotthy Janice Thompson Jennifer Walter Authority Members Absent: None Also Present: Lauren Mikulak, Senior Planner Henry Wehrdt, JCHA Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 22, 2014 It was moved by Ms. Langworthy and seconded by Ms. Walter to approve the minutes of July 22, 2014 as written. Motion carried 4-0 -1 with Mr. Harr abstaining. There were no officers' reports. Housing Authority Minutes August 26, 2014 E. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Horlacher asked if the viability of the project depends on the acquisition of the property to the west. Ms. Mikulak replied yes in terms of parking, Chair Thompson stated the Fruitdale Building Corporation proposal for a charter high school was the best and most viable proposal received from the Request for Information. F. NEW BUSINESS G. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Nelson stated the closing for the Otis St. property will be on August 27. Mr. Welirdt stated a scope on the sewer line was done and the property will be avowed one more time. A. Budget Menlo 1-lousing Authority Minutes 2 August 26, 2014 Ms. Mikulak shared current photos of the property at W. 44"' Pl. and explained the property in detail. The Cost Estimate Report for W. 44"' Pl. which was prepared by Mr. Welirdt was reviewed by the Authority, Mr. Abbott observed that it is a challenge to balance the need to adhere to the budget versus the need to provide a home that is code compliant and is appealing to today's buyers. Mr. Nelson stated that curb appeal and attractive finishes is important to any buyer. The Housing Authority is limited in the types of buyers they can attract because buyers need to have qualifying incomes and because the buyer will have to meet additional requirements including attending required home buyer classes. Mr. Wehrdt stated the property and home should be consistent with the neighborhood, Mr. Nelson and Ms. Maybin left the meeting at 5:19. Ms. Mikulak stated the purchase agreement was emailed to the Fruitdale Building Corporation for review. They have indicated their timeline is still consistent with the project timeline included with the proposal. She anticipates a meeting in the near future with Fruitdale Building Corporation. Any updates on the negotiations of the purchase agreement will be distributed to the group via email, Housing Authority Minutes 3 August 26, 2014 H. OTHER L 2013 Audit Ms. Langworthy stated the audit is good and there is no indication of any inappropriate actions. it was UITTM76T I . an secon c r. arr to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Next meeting is scheduled for September 23. nice Thompson, Chair Kim Waggoner, cording Secretary Housing Authority Minutes 4 August 26, 2014