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Housing Catalyst Regular Meeting
Thu January 16th, 2020
7:30am - 9:30am MST
1715 W. Mountain Avenue
In Attendance
I. Attendance
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Nicole Staudinger, Vice-Chair Cathy Mathis, David Bye,
Emily Gorgol, Hep Wilkins
Commissioners Absent: Ann Green, Jennifer Wagner
Staff Present: Julie Brewen, Kristin Fritz, Carly Johansson, Traci McGraw, Katie Beberniss, Kim
Iwanski
Legal Counsel: Kate Belford
Guest: Sue Beck-Ferkiss
II. Call to Order
Chairperson Nicole Staudinger called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
III. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
IV. Approval of Minutes
a. Regular Meeting of December 19, 2019
Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular board
meeting on December 19, 2019. Commissioner Mathis seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
V. Action Items
a. Officer Elections
Commissioner Wilkins moved to retain Nicole Staudinger as chairperson, Cathy Mathis as
vice-chair and Julie Brewen as secretary. Commissioner Bye seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
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b.Committee Appointments
The board discussed the roles of the development and finance committees.
Commissioners Cathy Mathis, Jennifer Wagner and Hep Wilkins will continue to serve on
the Development Committee.
Commissioners David Bye, Ann Green, and Nicole Staudinger will serve on the Finance
Committee.
c.Conflict of Interest Statements
Chairperson Staudinger explained the purpose of the Conflict of Interest Statement. She
stated that she may have a potential or perceived conflict of interest due to First Bank's
business with Housing Catalyst. Board members each signed a Conflict of Interest
statement.
d.CARE Housing Application for 2020 City of Fort Collins Funding:
Resolution 20-01
Ms. Kristin Fritz and Ms. Julie Brewen presented a proposed resolution supporting CARE
Housing's application for local gap funding for the Swallow redevelopment.
Commissioner Mathis moved to approve Resolution 20-01. Commissioner Wilkins
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
e.Kechter Land Bank Affordable Homeownership Development
Ms. Brewen provided background on this issue and Housing Catalyst’s role. Housing
Catalyst has been asked to assist in making this project come to fruition. The
Development Committee has postponed recommending approval of a partnership Letter
of Intent pending further negotiation.
f.Executive Session
Commssioner Bye made a motion for the Board of Commissioners to go into Executive
Session persuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a)(b). Commissioner Mathis seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.The board entered into Executive Session at 7:55
a.m.Executive Session ended at 8:25 a.m.
1.Elevations Community Land Trust Letter of Intent
The board reviewed a draft Letter of Intent to sell repositioned public housing to
Elevations Community Land Trust for affordable homeownership. Commissioner
Gorgol moved to approve the Letter of Intent. Commissioner Bye seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.
VI.Staff Updates
a.Development Updates (Goal 2)
Ms. Fritz gave an update on Mason Place permanent supportive housing. The project is
progressing on budget and on schedule.
b.Village on Shields
1.Uniform Relocation Act Monitoring
Ms. Brewen discussed the Village on Shields Uniform Relocation Act monitoring
progress.
2.HVAC Systems
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Ms. Fritz said the HVAC construction modifications have been scheduled and are
prepared to begin.
c. Strategic Plan Status Review: Goal Two
Ms. Brewen provided a staff update on the Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Increase supply of
affordable housing. She provided a handout that details progress made towards each
strategy in this goal.
VII. Old Business
a. Hughes Stadium Comments
The board discussed giving input to CIty Council regarding density and good design on the
Hughes Stadium redevelopment.
VIII. Discussion Items
No discussion items.
IX. Legislative Issues/Updates
a. Colorado Legislative Update (Goal 5)
b. National Legislative Update (Goal 5)
c. Fort Collins City Council Legislative and Business Update (Goal 5)
Commissioner Gorgol and Ms. Fritz provided an overview of the recent City Council
meeting and decisions regarding the affordable housing piece of Montava.
X. Legal Issues
No legal issues were discussed.
XI. Other Business/Upcoming Events
a. Commissioner Fundamentals Training 2/27-2/28
Chairperson Staudinger reminded the board about the upcoming training.
XII. Adjournment- Next Meeting Date: February 20, 2019
Chairperson Staudinger adjourned the meeting at 9:12 a.m.
a. 2020 Meeting Calendar
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