HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 21, 2000HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2000
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in and for
Columbia Heights was called to order by its Executive Director, Walt Fehst at 6:15 p.m., March 21, 2000, in the
Park'view Villa Community Room B, 965 40t~ Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Comm/ssion Members Present:
Staff Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marlaine Szurek, Don Jolly, Gary L. Peterson, Julienne Wyckoff, and John
Hunter
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Ken Anderson, Deputy Executive Director
Michelle Chalin, Parkview Villa Public Housing Administrator
Randy Schumacher, Assistant Community Development Director
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE
Walt Fehst, Executive Director, swore in the new officers. Each of the three new officers recited the Oath of office
as follows:
I, (NAME INSERTED HERE), do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of
the State of Minnesota and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Commissioner of the Columbia
Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, according to law and to the best of
my judgement and ability, so help me God. I do further swear that I am, and was at the time of my appointment, a
resident of Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Walt Fehst, Executive Director, conducted the nominating for each office.
Nominations were opened for the office of Chair. Executive Director recognizes John Hunter as a candidate for the
office of HRA Chair. Executive Director asked for other nominations? Hearing none. Motion by Jolly, seconded
by Jindra to appoint John Hunter as the new HRA Chair.
Nominations were opened for the office of Vice Chair. Executive Director recognizes Marlaine Szurek as a
candidate for the office of liRA Vice Chair. Executive Director asked for other nominations? Hearing none.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Jolly to appoint Marlaine Szurek as the new HRA Vice Chair.
Nominations were opened for the office of Secretary/Treasurer. Executive Director recognizes Julierme Wyckoff as
a candidate for the office of liRA Secretary/Treasurer. Executive Director asked for other nominations? Hearing
none. Motion by Szurek, seconded by Hunter to appoint Julienne Wyckoff as the new HRA Secretary/Treasurer.
MOTION: Move to cast a unanimous ballot nominating and appointing John Hunter for Chair, Marlaine Szurek
for Vice Chair; and Julienne Wyckoff for Secretary/Treasurer. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
Walt Fehst, Executive Director, recommended that we schedule a quarterly meeting for the HRA in the future. All
of the HRA Commissioners were in agreement.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF AGENCY PLAN
Randy Schumacher presented the Agency Plan as required by HUD. The Agency Plan has a Mission to promote
adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.
The Goal of the Plan is to strongly encourage identifying quantifiable measures of success in reaching their
objectives over the course of years. The strategic Goal set by HUD is to increase the availability of decent, safe,
and affordable housing, improve community quality of life and economic vitality, promote self-sufficiency and
asset development of families and individuals, and ensure equal opportunity in housing for all americans.
Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes
March 21, 2000
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to set a Public Hearing for the review of the draft HRA Agency Plan on
Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 6:00 p.m., at Parkview Villa.
MOTION: by Marlaine Szurek, seconded by Gary Peterson, to set a Public Hearing for the review of the draft HRA
Agency Plan on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 6:00 p.m., at Parkview Villa. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
The next HRA meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2000 in Community Room B at Parkview
Villa.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Don Jolly, seconded by Gary Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 p.m. All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED.
Cheryl l~kken
Recording Secretary
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