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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 01/21/2025HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OTTERTAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners Met for a regular meeting on January 21 , 2025 at 11 :45am At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center Board Members Present: Jeff Ackerson Kurt Mortenson Betty Murphy Absent: Wayne Johnson, Chairperson Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson Others Present: 515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor Julie Bakken, OTC HRA Accountant Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Kurt Mortenson called the meeting to order at 11 :45am. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Government Services Center S00 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN S6S37 Motion made by Betty Murphy, second by Jeff Ackerson to approve the January 21 , 2025 Agenda without changes. Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS There were no additions or corrections to the Consent Agena but was noted that the Check Reports for December will be in the March packet. Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Betty Murphy to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 4. ANNUAL MEETING ACTION ITEMS A. Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2025 Jeff Ackerson nominated Wayne Johnson for Chairperson. Motion was made by Betty Murphy, second by Jeff Ackerson to approve Wayne Johnson as Chairperson. Motion passed unanimously. Betty Murphy nominated Leland Rogness for Vice Chair. Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Betty Murphy to approve Leland Rogness as Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously. Jeff Ackerson nominated Kurt Mortenson for Secretary. Motion was made by Betty Murphy, second by Jeff Ackerson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 8 . Legal Publication for Fiscal Year 2025 Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated that the Daily Journal is becoming a weekly publication and the deadline for the publication would be Mondays for that weekend's edition. Motion by Betty Murphy, second by Jeff Ackerson to approve the Fergus Falls Daily Journal as the Legal Publication for the Fiscal Year 2025. Motion passed unanimously. 218-998-8730 ® OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER @ ottertailcounty.gov LIVE YOUR best life HERE. r-----.-----~-- C. Depositories for Fiscal Year 2025 -Resolution No. 305 Motion by Betty Murphy, second by Jeff Ackerson to approve the Depositories for Fiscal Year 2025 with FM Bank-Resolution No. 305. Motion passed unanimously. No additional discussion. D. Board Member Per Diem for Fiscal Year 2025 Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Betty Murphy to approve the per diem of $75, the maximum permitted by State Statute. And to follow State Statute 469.011 , elected officials may receive the daily payment only if they do not receive payment for public service. Motion passed unanimously. No additional discussion. E. Day, time, Location, and Meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2025 The 2025 meeting dates have been set for February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3. All meetings begin at 12:45 pm and will be held at the Government Services Center in the Otter Tail Lake Room except on March 5 which will be held in the West Battle Lake Room. Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Betty Murphy to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 306 Adopting an Amendment to the Otter Tail County Housing and Development Authority Bylaws Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated she has reviewed the bylaws and noted that in 2022 there was a shift from 7 to 5 commissioners and with that change, at least three Commissioners would constitute a quorum. The bylaws will be updated to indicate the number three instead of four. As well, notice requirements was updated to reflect State Statute requirements. Motion by Betty Murphy, second by Jeff Ackerson to adopt Resolution No. 306. Motion passed unanimously. 6. OLD BUSINESS -NONE 7. DISCUSSION A. 2025 Community Development and Housing Work Plan Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director reviewed draft goals for the HRA o Secure funding for NYM Affordable Senior Housing Project for 2026 build o Prepare Policies and Procedures for Bring it Home Rental Voucher o Strengthen coordination with partner agencies and develop landlord outreach strategy • Another key effort in 2025 is the deployment of the Small Cities Development Program funding in Pelican Rapids • MN Housing Applications/solicitations include o Tax Credit Contribution Fund o NYM is recommended to receive $330,300 o Project to be established to solicit direct contributions o Next round opens February o Housing Trust Fund Match -Intent to apply submitted o Publicly Owned Housing Program (POHP) -Intent to apply submitted o Impact Fund o Single Family Value Gap -applications due in July, if funded homes built probably in 2027 o Support to communities for MN Housing applications o Greater MN Small Cities (Tier II) Housing Aid Grants in NYM and other cities o Greater MN Housing Infrastructure Grants in Pelican Rapids and Battle Lake Pg.2 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director reported • She will work to provide more written Executive Director Reports • Barbara Dacy's contract will expire soon. Ms. Dacy's assistance and knowledge has been extremely helpful. Contract renewal will be brought to the next board meeting. • The 2024 Audit is kicking off with Brady Martz 9. GENERAL DISCUSSION -TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS • Battle Lake School built a Habitat for Humanity home that is located in Dalton North Fields • Underwood School is currently building a home for Habitat for Humanity to be moved to Ottertail. 10. ADJOURNMENT At 12:33 pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Secretary/Clerk bz./ os-lzcz.r- Dater ' Pg.3