HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 08/18/2022OTTERTAIL OTTER TAIL COUNTY I HOUSING
COUNTY-MINNESOTA
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on August 18, 2022 at 2:30 pm
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Kurt Mortenson
Betty Murphy
Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Others Present:
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Barbara Dacy, OTC HRA Executive Director
Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant
Amy Baldwin, OTC CDA Director
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
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Motion made by Mortenson, second by Murphy to approve the August 18, 2022 Agenda without changes. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Appoint a Secretary to the Board
Chairperson Johnson asked for nominations for Secretary to the Board. Commissioner Rogness nominated
Commissioner Mortenson. No other nominations were made. Motion made by Rogness, second by Murphy to
approve Kurt Mortenson as the Secretary to the Board. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Chairperson Johnson asked if any item needed to be pulled and discussed. No item was brought forward. Motion made
by Murphy, second by Mortenson to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
5. New Business
A. Resolution No. 203 Authorizing an Amendment to the Bylaws of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority. Ms. Dacy stated that the County Board as part of its action on August 9, 2022 adopted Resolution No.
2022-83 changing the composition of the HRA Board to five Commissioners as a result of the proposed unification
with the CDA. Chairperson Johnson requested that the County Board confirm the terms of each commissioner.
Motion made by Murphy, second by Rogness to approve Resolution No. 203. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Resolution No. 204 Authorizing Special Benefit Levy for Taxes Payable 2023. Directory Dacy presented
the request for the Special Benefit Levy for Taxes Payable 2023. She stated that the amount requested is the
same as last year at $1 ,309,725 and that this amount is lower than the permitted amount under state law. She
stated that the levy allocated for rehabilitation programs, homeownership programs, housing assistance and new
construction programs. She stated that these programs serve to create new housing opportunities for existing and
new residents, increase the tax base, preserve neighborhood vitality and provide housing security. Motion made
by Rogness, second by Mortenson to approve Resolution No. 204. Motion passed unanimously.
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C. Resolution No. 205 Authorizing Recurring Automated Clearing Housing Withdrawals for Vendors in
Good Standing. Motion made by Mortenson, second by Rogness to approve Resolution No. 205. Motion passed
unanimously. Motion made by Rogness, second by Mortenson to request signatures from authorized vendors.
Motion passed unanimously.
D. Review Perceived Conflict of Interest
The Board reviewed a letter from Commissioner Rogness regarding a perceived conflict of interest. The Board
determined that Commissioner Rogness is to abide by the provisions of the Conflict of Interest policy, including
leaving the room when Board action is to occur.
6. Discussion
A. Draft 2023 Budget
Director Dacy presented a 2023 Draft Budget that includes General Revolving, Housing Choice Voucher and
Public Housing. Revenues include funding from the Small City Development Program (SCDP), Housing and
Urban Development and revenue from payments through the various Community Housing Investment Programs
(CHI P). Expenditures include program expense for SCDP, CHIP, and the costs associated with administering the
Housing Choice Voucher and scattered site Public Housing program. She noted that the Dalton and Hidden
Meadows construction program revenues and expenses will be accounted for separately. Rogness requested that
when any changes are made on the budget to identify the change. Johnson asked if to have a comparison of
actual expenses to budget done quarterly.
7. Executive Director Report
Director Dacy reported the following:
• 5 mortgages issued at $716,046 for the Minnesota City Participation Program (1st time Home Buyer
program).
• The Landlord Portal is live for current landlords participating in the voucher program.
• The 2021 audit presentation will be held at the September Meeting.
• Reported that she participated in a MN NAHRO legislative advocacy meeting with the staff from
Rep. Fischbach via zoom.
• The bid for Hidden Meadows will be issued at the end of the month.
Commissioner Rogness left the meeting at 3:56 p.m.
8. General Discussion
Ms. Dacy noted that an agreement with the City of Battle Lake will be on the agenda at the September meeting
regarding the security for the interim loan financing from Minnesota Housing, as well as the construction contract.
She also stated that the HRA will work with contractors on the prevailing wage requirements.
9. Adjournment
At 4:04 pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
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