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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 07/08/2026f i OTTER TAIL f COUNTY n MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Government Services Center 500 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners Met for a regular meeting on July 8, 2026 at 12:46 pm At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center 515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN Board Members Present: Wayne Johnson, Chairperson Leiand Rogness, Vice Chairperson Megan Myers Virtual: Kurt Mortenson Absent: Jeff Ackerson Others Present: Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant Virtual: Aann Christopherson, OTC HRA Accountant 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:45 pm. 2/3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion made by Leiand Rogness. second by Megan Myers to approve the July 8, 2026 Agenda and the Consent Agenda including changes to Consent Agenda: the Regular Board Meeting Minutes should be listed as June 3, 2026 and New Business A. - Resolution No. 335, property location should be indicated as 205 instead of 220. A land appraisal report was handed out in regard to 5C - Purchase of Single-Family Lots in Parkers Prairie. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Megan Myers and Leiand Rogness voted yes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Wayne Johnson opened the Public Hearing at 12:47 pm, in regard to the sale of HRA owned property located at 205, 225 and 235 Eva St, Vergas. Notice was placed in Fergus Falls Daily Journal and terms of sale were available at the Government Services Center. No one was present at the meeting to speak on the matter, and no communication was received in writing. The hearing was closed at 12:48 pm. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 335 Authorizing Sale of HRA Owned Property located at 205, 225 & 235 Eva Sreet, Vergas, MN 218-998-8730 (») OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (©) ottertailcounty.gov LIVE YOUR hesf life HERE. Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated that the HRA had received a proposal from JRMH Holdings to construct a single-family home on all three lots to sell to an income eligible buyer. Topography at 235 Eva Street makes construction challenging. The proposed purchase price is 25% of estimated market value. Terms of Sale were discussed including the total sale price of $6,600, must be a single-family dwelling and sold to a household whose annual gross income does not exceed 115% of State Median Income, development shall be in conformance with the submitted proposal, and construction to be completed within 2 years of execution of the Purchase and Development Agreement. After holding a Public Hearing and receiving no comment, a motion was made by Megan Myers, second by Leiand Rogness to accept the terms of sale and prepare any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale and closing of the property. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Megan Myers and Leiand Rogness voted yes. Motion passed unanimously. B. Resolution No. 336 Authorizing Executive of Engagement Letter and Contract for 2026-2028 Fiscal Year Audits Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated we had received two comparable proposals from Abdo Solutions and Brady Martz for 2026-2028 Fiscal Year Audits. After viewing the proposals, it is the staffs recommendation to accept the Brady Martz proposal. Motion made by Leiand Rogness, second by Megan Myers to execute the engagement contract for 2026-2028 physical year audits with Brady Martz. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Megan Myers and Leiand Rogness voted yes. 0. Purchase of Single Family Lots In Parkers Prairie Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated HRA will construct and sell three homes in Parkers Prairie utilizing the MM Housing Community Impact Fund Value Gap Grant Program award. Sites for consideration are owned by Revering Group LLC at 514 Annes Court, 612 West Colfax St and 627 Krista Circle. After receiving the land appraisal report the request of staff is to proceed with making an offer at the appraised value. Motion was made by Megan Myers, second by Leiand Rogness for staff to proceed with making an offer at the appraised value of $19,000 per lot to the Revering Group LLC. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Megan Myers and Leiand Rogness voted yes. Motion passed unanimously. D. CaH for Public Hearing related to the Annual Plan, 2027 Public Housing Capital Fund Plan, Definition of Significant Amendment, Proposed 2027 Public Housing Administrative and Continued Occupancy Plan and Lease Changes, Proposed 2027 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Changes Tanya Westra, HRA Housing Program Supervisor discussed the proposed changes to the Annual Plan/Goals & Objectives and Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan, Public Housing Lease, and the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, There are no proposed changes to 2027 Capita! Fund Plan or Definition of Significant Amendment. Motion made by Leiand Rogness, second by Megan Myers on the recommendation of staff to proceed with a Public Hearing on September 2, 2026 starting at 12:45 pm or shortly thereafter In regards to the Annual Plan, 2027 Public Housing Capital Fund Plan, Definition of Significant Amendment, Proposed 2027 Public Housing Administrative and Continued Occupancy Plan and Lease Changes, and Proposed 2027 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Changes. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Megan Myers and Leiand Rogness voted yes. Kurt Mortenson left the meeting at 1:36 pm. Pg.2 6. OLD BUSINESS-NONE 7. DISCUSSION A. 2027 HRA Levy Request 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT A. 2025 Audit Complete - Finance Committee meeting to be scheduled. B. Bring It Home Rental Assistance - monitoring visit held with MN Housing. C. NYM Senior Housing - working with city to replat parcels, initial funding webinars with HUD related to Congressionally Directed Spending. 9. GENERAL DISCUSSION - TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS 10. ADJOURNMENT At 2:08 pm the meeting was adjourned. oe/es-Z-zos./^ Secretary/Clerk Date Pg. 3