HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 09/17/2024HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OTTERTAIL
COUNTY· MINNESOTA
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on September 17, 2024 at 11 :45am
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Jeff Ackerson
Kurt Mortenson
Betty Murphy
Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Others Present:
515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director
Julie Bakken, OTC HRA Accounting Specialist
Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant
Via Teams:
Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 11 :47am.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA &
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Government Services Center
500 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls. MN 56537
Motion made by Kurt Mortenson, second by Leland Rogness to approve the September 17, 2024 Agenda and to
approve the Consent Agenda without changes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 291 Senior Affordable Housing Program Policy
Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director, stated the Senior Affordable Housing Program will be self-financed.
Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor, stated that careful consideration was given to parallel
some policies to make management of this program efficient. Requested income certification will be requested at
time of initial occupancy only and annual recertification would consist of verification of who is residing in the unit
and background checks. Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director, stated that staff has housing experience with
senior housing management. Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Kurt Mortenson to approve adopting the
Senior Affordable Housing Program Policy. Motion passed unanimously.
5. DISCUSSION
A. HRA Partnership with Habitat for Humanity: Pelican Rapids
Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director, stated the 117 1st Ave NW, Pelican Rapids is a tax forfeited lot that
the OTC HRA owns. The Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity has expressed interest in the lot. Staff has been
in communication with Andrew Yaggie of eXp Realty and he is aware that he may not be listing this parcel for
sale. The 2025 assessed value of this parcel is $6,400. After discussion it was proposed that the lot be offered for
sale to the Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity for the assessed value of $6,400.
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6. Executive Director Report
• The County has a new team member supporting the HRA, Pam Minten, Housing Assistance Coordinator
• Pelican Rapids Small Cities Development Program Award: notice has been received that Pelican Rapids
was awarded $940,000. Staff is working on next steps including an Environmental Review.
• MN Housing Partnership is hosting a meeting regarding USDA Section 515 financed properties on
Wednesday, September 25 at 2:00pm at OTC GSC.
• Board Meetings will be held the 3rc1 Monday in November and December -November 18 and December 16.
7. GENERAL DISCUSSION -TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS
• Risk Abatement Insurance -HRA already has this coverage.
• Modular cranes should be arriving on Monday, September 23 to the North Fields of Dalton location -it will
take 1-1/2 days to set the units and 2 weeks for Northstar to finish. Overall construction is on schedule.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 12:50pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Secretary/Clerk
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