HRA Minutes 2024-02-06HOPKINS HOUSING AND REDEVEOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Housing and
Redevelopment Authority was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 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 Hunke,
Goodlund and Garrido attending. Board Member Balan was absent. Others attending
included Executive Director Mornson, City Attorney Riggs, and Public Housing Manager
Mohamed.
AD OPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Hunke, Goodlund, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approve Minutes of the January 2, 2024 regular meeting
2. Approve Disbursements through January 26, 2024
Ayes: Hunke, Goodlund, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.Public Housing Operating Budget
Public Housing Manager 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.
2.2024 Capital Fund Program
Public Housing Manager Mohamed provided a summary of the annual Capital Fund
Program for 2024. The exact allocation for the year has not yet been determined.
The funds would be dedicated to funding the installation of a new fire alarm and
sprinkler system, and support operations at Dow Towers.
Board Chair Hanlon opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Hunke, Goodlund, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
Chairperson Hanlon complimented staff for working to get additional funding for the
sprinkler system for Dow Towers.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 552, approving the Operating Budget for period
ending 03/31/2025
Ayes: Hunke, Goodlund, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 553, authorizing the acceptance and use of the 2024
Capital Funds.
Ayes: Hunke, Goodlund, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the HRA and upon a motion by Garrido,
second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Courtney Pearsall, Administrative Assistant