HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 06/24/2004FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins Colorado
June 24, 2004
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Commissioners Present
Patrick Brady
Steve Fortier
Mike Sollenberger
Mary Davis
Tom Honn
Mary Greeley
Commissioners Absent
Robert Steiner
Marty Tharp
Sharianne Daily
Staff Present
Julie Brewen
James Martell
Guests
Keith Olson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -chairperson Mike Sollenberger called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to
order at 7:41 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
Keith Olson, the Fort Collins Housing Corporation board liaison for this month was welcomed.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes from the May 27, 2004 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing
Authority. Commissioner Horn made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fortier to approve the
minutes of the April 22, 2004 meeting. This motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Northern Hotel Billing: Ms. Brewen gave an update on her recent conversations with the Northern Hotel
owners regarding their current balance due to the Authority. Commissioner Sollenberger stressed his
opinion that we should be aggressive with collection of all amounts owed. Mr. Martell is preparing a
formal letter demanding payment in full. Commissioner Davis would like staff to research the depth and
financial strength of the Northern Hotel LLP.
Fort Collins Housing Corooration Revenues: Ms. Brewen reported that the Fort Collins Housing
Corporation will be meeting to begin to analyze the revenue and expense data by project. Commissioner
Sollenberger would like to see the data on a regular basis. Commissioner Fortier volunteered to attend the
Corporation's study session. Ms. Bremen will ask Commissioner Brady to attend. Commissioner Davis
asked several questions about the strategic plan for Sleepy Willow in regard to the possibility of letting
the project go. Ms. Brewen will follow up with additional information addressing her questions.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Branding/Marketing/Logo: Ms. Brewen reviewed the memo in the packet regarding the activities to date
related to marketing and branding. The Board gave Ms. Brewen direction to continue the process with the
re -naming ideas of Fort Collins Housing Agency and Villages. Ms. Brewen will present this summary to
the Corporation Board in July. There was some additional discussion about general marketing.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Mobile Home First Right of Refusal: Commissioner Sollenberger gave a report about his visit to the
Affordable Housing Board meeting. He summarized their discussion about the Mobile Home Park First
Right of Refusal proposal. Commissioner Horn suggested urging the City to encourage land use policy
that is conducive to additional mobile home parks. The Board discussed encouraging housing
professionals to apply for vacant seats on the Affordable Housing Board.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The Board asked for a tour of properties after the August regular meeting. The Board asked that the
August agenda include procurement of legal services and procurement of banking services. Chairperson
Sollenberger adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at 9:30 am.
Agpv�d this i2�d day of July 2004.
Robert Steiner, Thairperson
Fo t hpllins Ho s' g Authority
Julie \rewen, Exec ive Director / Secretary
Fort Collins Housing Authority