HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 02/05/2025HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on February 5, 2025 at 12:45am
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Jeff Ackerson
Kurt Mortenson
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
5-15 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Via Teams: Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Absent: Betty Murphy
Others Present:
Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director
Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor
Julie Bakken, OTC HRA Accountant
Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant
Via Teams:
Nick Anhut, Ehlers Inc.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:45pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Government Services Center
500 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56S37
Motion made by Kurt Mortenson, second by Jeff Ackerson to Approve both the Agenda and the Consent Agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2025 Conflict of Interest Policy Review
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director asked the Commissioners if they had any questions in regards to the
2025 Conflict of Interest Statement. There were none and the Commissioners were asked to sign an
acknowledgment.
B. Resolution 307 Authorizing Submission of Section Eight Management Assessment Program
Certification for 2024
Amy Baldwin, Executive Director stated that the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) is
a certification done every other year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Motion made by Jeff
Ackerson, second by Kurt Mortenson to approve the submission of the Section Eight Management
Assessment Program Certification for 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
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5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Renewal of Independent Contractor Agreement with Barbara Dacy, LLC
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director requested to renew an annual agreement with Barbara Dacy, LLC
beginning March 1, 2025. Terms would remain the same as the prior year. Motion made by Kurt Mortenson,
second by Jeff Ackerson to approve the renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement with Barbara Dacy,
LLC. Motion passed unanimously.
6. DISCUSSION
A. Ehlers Housing Finance Discussion
Nick Anhut, Ehlers Inc. Senior Municipal Advisor, gave a presentation on housing finance options. A copy of
the presentation will be provided to HRA Board Members.
North Fields of Dalton Senior Housing Project Close Out Review
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated that the North Fields of Dalton Senior Housing Project is near
close out under budget, with anticipated total development costs of $1,534,352.78. She also stated that 4 of
the 6 units are occupied at this time.
New York Mills Senior Housing Concept Financing Structure Review
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director anticipates approximately a $1.6M project cost for the New York Mills
Senior Housing. The HRA has been awarded $330,300 by MN Housing under the State Housing Tax Credit
Contribution Fund Program. Other finance sources could include the Statewide Affordable Housing Aid, State
Housing Tax Credit Contribution Fund Program, Housing Trust Fund Match, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des
Moines, mortgage through Greater MN Housing Fund and Congressionally Directed Spending.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
A. 2024 Community Development and Housing Annual Report
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director presented the 2024 Annual Report. Some changes will be made and
then it will be brought to the County Board.
8. GENERAL DISCUSSION -TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS
None
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 2: 1 0pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
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