III. 1. Approve Minutes of the March 21, 2023 special meetingMINUTES OF THE HRA SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Housing and
Redevelopment Authority was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South.
Board Chairperson Hanlon called the meeting to order with Board Members Balan,
Beck, Hunke and Garrido attending. Others attending included Executive Director
Mornson and Public Housing Manager Mohamed.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Beck.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approve Minutes of the February 7, 2023 regular meeting
2. Approve Disbursements through February 15, 2023
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Housing Operating Subsidy
Public Housing Manager Muse Mohamed provided an overview of the operating
subsidy for the Hopkins HRA owned public housing property, Dow Towers. It is
anticipated that it will receive $268,404 from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to assist in the general operation of Dow Towers.
Board Chair Hanlon opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak.
Motion by Balan. Second by Beck.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
There was no further discussion from the Board.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 550 to approve subsidy submission for the period
ending 03/31/2024.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
2. 5 Year Capital Fund Plan and Annual Plan
Public Housing Manager Muse Mohamed provided an overview of the federally
mandated development and discussion of the Annual and Five Year Capital Fund
Plan for the Hopkins HRA owned public housing building, Dow Towers. HUD has
allocated approximately $123,158 to assist in the general modernization and
maintenance of Dow Towers. Mr. Mohamed provided further information on
additional funding sources and where the funds will be allocated.
Board Chair Hanlon opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Discussion from the Board included estimated timeline for installation of a building
sprinkler system, energy efficiency upgrades and inflation-reduction, and money
currently in the reserve fund.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 551 to approve Capital Funding for the period ending
03/31/2024.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the HRA and upon a motion by Balan,
second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
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Michael J. Mornson, Executive Director