HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 05/07/2025OTTER TAIL
COUNTY - MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Governmenl Services Center
500 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on May 7, 2025 at 1:05 pm
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Jeff Ackerson
Kurt Mortenson
Betty Murphy
Leiand Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Others Present:
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director
Tanya Westra, HRA Housing Program Supervisor
Julie Bakken, HRA Accountant
Paula Grunewald, HRA Administrative Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:05 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion made by Leiand Rogness, second by Kurt Mortenson to approve the May 7, 2025 Agenda and the Consent
Agenda without changes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tax Forfeit Parcel 40000220224001, Newton Township
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated that MAHUBE-OTWA has purchased a 70-acre parcel of land near
New York Mills to build 6-8 tiny homes. These homes will provide veterans with temporary housing. Adjacent to
the property is a tax forfeited property. The location of this property Is 55965 360"^ St., New York Mills, MN and
the value is assessed at $63,600. Per state statute, the parcel may be sold to a governmental subdivision for
less than market value to correct blight or implement affordable housing. The procedures were discussed that
led to the consideration of this purchase. The property can be returned to the County if MAHUBE-OTWA is
unable to create the 6-8 tiny houses for the Veterans. Staff is requesting authorization to begin the process of
acquisition of this parcel. Motion made by Leiand Rogness, second by Jeff Ackerson to direct staff to begin the
acquisition process for parcel number 40000220224001. Motion passed unanimously.
5. OLD BUSINESS - none
6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
• Reviewed White House Budget Proposal
• State Legislative Status
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o Technical Issues - MMB
o Monitor Housing Bills
o Expect Cuts
• The audit has been completed and Wayne Johnson, HRA Chairperson, has received the standard
questionnaire.
• Jeff Ackerson and Kurt Mortenson will be absent for the June 4"', 2025 Board Meeting.
7. GENERAL DISCUSSION - TOPICS BY COfVIMISSIONERS - none
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 1:25 pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
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