Ed021097
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes February 10, 1997
Meeting #1
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority
to order at 7:39 p.m.
ROLL CALLPresent: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Otten
Absent: Norby
Staff Present: Sondrall, Hanson, Donahue, Leone, McDonald
APPROVE MINUTESMotion was made by Commissioner Otten, seconded by Commissioner
Cassen, to approve the EDA minutes of October 14, 1996. Voting in favor:
All. Motion carried.
HOME IMP. LOAN President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Resolution Requesting
PROGRAM Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to Administer
Item 4 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Loan Programs in
the City of New Hope.
Commissioner Cassen questioned the amount of usage of the program.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Management Assistant/Community Development
Coordinator, explained that this is the first year that Hennepin County has
been asked to apply on the City's behalf. In the past, Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies were utilized for housing rehab.
Approximately six properties use the program per year.
Commissioner Cassen emphasized the importance of public awareness of
the housing programs. Mr. McDonald explained the various advertising
methods.
EDA Commissioner Cassen introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION 97-01 adoption: "
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING
Item 4
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER MINNESOTA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN
The motion for adoption of
PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF NEW HOPE."
the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Otten, and upon
vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Enck,
Cassen, Collier, Otten; and the following voted against the same: None;
Abstained: None; Absent: Norby; whereupon the resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the president which was attested to by
the executive director.
MCPP President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Resolution Requesting that
Item 5 the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Include the
City of New Hope in their Application for Minnesota City Participation
Program (MCPP) Funds to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA).
EDA RESOLUTION Commissioner Otten introduced the following resolution and moved its
97-02 adoption: "
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE HENNEPIN
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Item 5 COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INCLUDE
THE CITY OF NEW HOPE IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA
CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (MCPP) FUNDS TO THE MINNESOTA
The motion for adoption of the
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (MHFA)."
foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Cassen, and upon
vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Enck,
Cassen, Collier, Otten; and the following voted against the same: None;
Abstained: None; Absent: Norby; whereupon the resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the president which was attested to by
the executive director.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner
Cassen, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
New Hope EDA February 10, 1997
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