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AGENDA
ADJOURNED MEETING
NEW ULM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
New Ulm, Minnesota
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 — 8: 00 a. m.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
3. NEW ULM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REPORT.
4. EDA DIRECTOR' S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT.
5. PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM.
a. Receive the Public Housing Assessment System ( PHAS) score for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
b. Consider motion authorizing payment of Public Housing Program claims.
6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
a. Consider motion accepting quotes, authorize construction of speculativehouse on Lot 4, Block 3, Milford Heights First Addition.
b. Consider approving Request For Proposals — Comprehensive CommunityHousing Study.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
City ofNew UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: 2.
Agenda Section: Approval of Minutes Originating Department: EDA Administration
Resolution: N/A Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: Housing Coordinator
Item: Approval of Minutes from the Regular EDA Meeting held on October 11, 2016.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , second by , approving the minutes from the Regular EDA Meeting held onOctober 11, 2016.
Overview:
N/A
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A
Attachments:
Draft meeting minutes — October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
The REGULAR MEETING of the New Ulm Economic Development Authority was called to
order at 8: 00 a.m. October 11, 2016 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Roll was called and the following members were present: Commissioners Fix, Guggisberg, Shipp, Wohlers and President Schmitz.
Also present were Mayor Beussman, Executive Director Gramentz, Housing CoordinatorBregel and Treasurer Jorgensen.
Commissioner Guggisberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2016Regular Meeting. Commissioner Fix seconded the motion and all voted aye.
The Economic Development Coordinator reported on various economic development
activities in the community.
The Housing Coordinator reviewed for the Commissioners highlights of the administrativeactivities during the month of September 2016, as follows:
Housing Choice Voucher Program — She reported that the Housing Assistance Paymentsdisbursements exceeded payments to landlords by $470 for the month. HUD AdministrativeFee expenses exceeded disbursements by $ 1, 487 for the month. Total vouchers are at 103 as
of September 1, 2016. The current waiting list is at 75. Public Housing Program — Net assets in the program are $ 640,341. 16 as of September 30,
2016. Broadway Haus is fully leased with 52 on the waiting list. The Family Units have
one vacancy with 55 on the waiting list. EDA — Investment pool assets of $484, 112 as of September 30, 2016. The increase in
revenue is due to the proceeds from the sale of the spec house at 612 Pfaender Drive. Staff
distributed information to landlords about a Rental Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program
that is available and a few landlords have shown interest in these funds. Construction on thespec house at 633 Pfaender Drive is completed and an open house is scheduled for next
week. The street improvements are nearly completed in the Milford Heights Subdivision. Property Rehabilitation Loan Program — Available funds of $290, 160 as of September 30,
2016. A new application was received and is pending approval. Rental Properties — Cash investment assets of $71, 106 as of September 30, 2016.
Garden Terrace Apartments — Garden Terrace has two vacancies. There were two turnovers
during the past month and there are two move -out notices pending for November. The
waiting list is at 60.
Commissioner Fix made a motion to accept the Administrative Activities Report.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion and all voted aye.
The Authority received notice that the Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHUD) had issued new Fair Market Rents ( FMR' s) effective October 1, 2016. The Housing
Coordinator noted that on an annual basis, HUD issues new FMR' s to account for changes in rental
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 45 OCTOBER 11, 2016
rates within Brown County. She noted that the new FMR' s were as follows: 1 Bedroom - $522; 2
Bedroom - $681; 3 Bedroom - $852; and 4 Bedroom - $939.
The Housing Coordinator explained that HUD allowed the Authority to select a PaymentStandard for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program between 90% and 110% of the
established Fair Market Rent for Brown County. Staff recommended the following PaymentStandard: 1 Bedroom - $ 522; 2 Bedroom - $681; 3 Bedroom - $852; and 4 Bedroom - $939.
Commissioner Fix offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 16- 14
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of the City of New Ulm, Minnesota does hereby establish the following Payment Standards for the Section 8 Housing ChoiceVoucher Program in Brown County:
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
522 $ 681 $ 852 $ 939
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Commissioner Wohlers and upon roll call, thefollowing voted:
Voting Yes: Commissioners Fix, Guggisberg, Shipp, Wohlers and President Schmitz.
Voting No: None.
Not Voting: Commissioners Schultz and Schwartz (absent).
The President thereupon declared said resolution duly carried and adopted this 11th day ofOctober 2016.
Charles Schmitz, President
Jason Wohlers, Secretary
The Authority considered for approval a resolution approving Flat Rent changes for thePublic Housing program effective November 1, 2016. The flat rents represent the maximum
amount a family would pay when renting a Public Housing unit. The Flat Rent option allows a
family to continue occupying a unit even though their income increases significantly. The Flat Rentis being changed at this time to reflect the new Fair Market Rents ( FMRs) issued by the Departmentof Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and applied to all program units.
Staff is recommending that the new Flat Rents reflect the October 1, 2016 FMRs. She
recommended that the EDA approve the following rents: 1 Bedroom - $ 522; 2 Bedroom - $ 681; 3
Bedroom - $ 852; and 4 Bedroom - $939.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 46 OCTOBER 11, 2016
Commissioner Fix offered the following resolution, waive the reading and moved itsadoption:
RESOLUTION 16- 15
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of the City of New Ulm, Minnesota does hereby establish the following Flat Rents for the Public Housing program:
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
522 $ 681 $ 852 $ 939
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Commissioner Wohlers and upon rollcall, the following voted:
Voting Yes: Commissioners Fix, Guggisberg, Shipp, Wohlers and President Schmitz.
Voting No: None.
Not Voting: Commissioners Schultz and Schwartz (absent).
The President thereupon declared said resolution duly carried and adopted this 11th day ofOctober 2016.
Charles Schmitz, President
Jason Wohlers, Secretary
Commissioner Wohlers offered a motion to authorize payment of the following claims forthe Public Housing Program:
CLAIMANT
PUBLIC HOUSING CLAIMS
October 11, 2016
AMOUNT PURPOSE
Former Tenant 79.37 Refund Sec Dep/Int/ 1627 S Minnesota StCity ofNew Ulm 10, 883. 91 September 2016 Expenses
Public Utilities Commission 2, 077.45 Utilities/BH (8/ 1/ 16 to 9/ 1/ 16)
1. 55 Utilities/ 1627 S Minnesota St ( 8/ 31/ 16 to 9/ 1/ 16)
C. Naber & Associates 120. 00 September 2016 Accounting ServiceEcowater Systems 87. 75 9/ 20/ 16 Softener Salt/Broadway Haus
60. 75 9/ 21/ 16 Softener Salt/Family UnitsRiver View Sanitation 111. 95 October 2016 Garbage Service/BH
1st Choice Security, Inc. 428. 50 Annual Fire Alarm Test/Broadway Haus
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 47 OCTOBER 11, 2016
AH Hermel
Design Home Center
Full Service Electric
Gag Sheet Metal, Inc. Interstate PowerSystems
Kibble Equipment
Kraus Tree Service
Menards
Public Utilities Commission
Quality Appliance & Television
Retzlaffs Ace Hardware
River Creek Nursery, Inc. Runnings
Schultz Plumbing & HeatingWood -N -Windows
93. 64 Supplies
147. 66 Supplies/ 1627 S Minnesota St
214. 80 Service Call/ 1627 S Minnesota St
1, 453.00 Service Call/ 1627 S Minnesota St
567.00 Generator Service Call/Broadway Haus16.23 Supplies
269.69 Landscaping/Family Units222.58 Supplies ( 8)
102. 00 October URP/ 1320 S German St
128. 00 October URP/418 17th South St
562.82 Stove/Broadway Haus5. 33 Supplies
169.47 Landscaping/Broadway Haus499.94 Supplies ( 4)
421. 07 Service Call/ 1627 S Minnesota St
87.60 Repair Screens/ 1627 S Minnesota St
20.00 Repair Drawer/615 N German St
18, 832.06
Commissioner Guggisberg seconded the motion and all voted aye.
The Authority considered a motion to accept quotes and authorize construction of aspeculative house on Lot 2, Block 3, Milford Heights First Addition. The Housing Coordinatorstated that sealed quotes were accepted and listed below are the low bids for the following trades:
Project Element
Building MaterialsCarpentryExcavation/MasonryElectrical
PlumbingHVAC
Contractor
Design Home Center
Al Poehler Construction
Mike Kral Construction
Dune Electric
Jared Haynes
Jared Haynes
Amount
43, 455
19, 862
35, 328
6, 750
8, 857
8, 127
TOTAL = $ 122,479
Allowances have also been budgeted for the following project elements:
Project Element Amount
Floor Covering 4, 500
Painting 2, 000
Gutters 1, 200
Lighting 500
Trees 300
Landscaping 1, 500
TOTAL = $ 10, 000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 48 OCTOBER 11, 2016
The following miscellaneous expenses are to be added to the construction costs:
Expense Amount
Building Permit 2, 550
Electric Fee 500
Natural Gas Fee 450
Utilities 1, 200
Grounds Maint 3, 100
Phone/Data 200
TOTAL = 7, 900
Staff is recommending that a house construction budget of $144,700 be approved. The
budget includes the $ 122,479 construction trades; $ 10,000 allowances; $ 8, 000 miscellaneous
expenses; and a 3% contingency.
The EDA will general contract this project through the City' s Building Official' s Office. Staff anticipates that the sale price for the house will be about $ 160,000. Commissioner Fix offered
a motion accepting quotes, approve a house construction budget of $ 144,700, and authorize
construction of a speculative house on Lot 2, Block 3, Milford Heights First Addition.
Commissioner Guggisberg seconded the motion and all voted aye.
The Authority considered a motion to accept quotes and authorize construction of aspeculative house on Lot 4, Block 3, Milford Heights First Addition. The Housing Coordinatorstated that sealed quotes were accepted and listed below are the low bids for the following trades:
Project Element Contractor Amount
Building Materials Design Home Cetner 45, 496
Carpentry Al Poehler Construction 19, 545
Excavation/Masonry Mike Kral Construction 35, 328
Electrical Dune Electric 6,750
Plumbing Jared Haynes 8, 736
HVAC Jared Haynes 8, 127
TOTAL = $ 123, 982
Allowances have also been budgeted for the following project elements:
Project Element Amount
Floor Covering 4,500
Painting 2,000
Gutters 1, 200
Lighting 500
Trees 300
Landscaping 1, 500
TOTAL = $ 10,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 49 OCTOBER 11, 2016
The following miscellaneous expenses are to be added to the construction costs:
Expense Amount
Building Permit 2, 550
Electric Fee 500
Natural Gas Fee 450
Utilities 1, 200
Grounds Maint 3, 100
Phone/Data 200
TOTAL = 8, 000
Staff is recommending that a house construction budget of $146,300 be approved. The
budget includes the $ 123,982 construction trades; $ 10,000 allowances; $ 8, 000 miscellaneous
expenses; and a 3% contingency.
The EDA will general contract this project through the City' s Building Official' s Office. Staff anticipates that the sale price for the house will be about $ 162, 000. After further discussion,
Commissioner Wohlers offered a motion to table this item and bring it back for consideration after apurchase agreement is in place for the spec house at 633 Pfaender Drive. Commissioner
Guggisberg seconded the motion and all voted aye.
A discussion took place on the EDA properties located at 318, 320 and 326 North
Broadway. Staff was instructed to notify local realtors that the EDA might be willing to sell theseproperties. No further action was taken at this time.
The Authority received a copy of the New Ulm Economic Development Authority audit forthe one year period ending June 30, 2016. The Treasurer presented a summary of the audit to theEDA. Commissioner Wohlers made a motion to accept the 2016 audited annual financial report.
Commissioner Guggisberg seconded the motion and all voted aye.
The Treasurer presented for approval the proposed 2017 budget for the Economic
Development Authority. She reported that the budget for the EDA Fund covers HousingAdministration, Affordable Housing Subdivision and other EDA activities for the 2017 budget year. The proposed tax levy is the same as 2016. The levy is the maximum amount allowed, which isnecessary to pay for interest on the assessments related to the Milford Heights Subdivision.
Commissioner Guggisberg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 16- 16
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of the Economic Development Authority of theCity of New Ulm, Minnesota that the New Ulm Economic Development Authority budget for 2017is hereby adopted.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 50 OCTOBER 11, 2016
Commissioner Fix seconded the foregoing resolution, and the roll having been called thefollowing vote was recorded:
Voting Yes: Commissioners Fix, Guggisberg, Wohlers and President Schmitz.
Voting No: None.
Not Voting: Commissioners Schultz and Schwartz (absent) and Shipp.
The President thereupon declared said resolution duly carried and adopted this 1 lth day ofOctober, 2016.
Charles Schmitz, President
Jason Wohlers, Secretary
The Housing Coordinator reviewed the proposed Garden Terrace annual budget. The
budget includes a modest rent increase. The proposed rents are comparable with other market rate
rentals in town.
The Housing Coordinator reviewed other Garden Terrace revenues and expenditures relatedto the proposed 2017 annual budget. Commissioner Wohlers made a motion to approve the Garden
Terrace budget. Commissioner Guggisberg seconded and all voted aye.
RESOLUTION 16- 17
Commissioner Fix offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Reginald Vorwerk has served as Treasurer of the Economic Development
Authority of the City of New Ulm from October 14, 2003 until August 9, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vorwerk also served as Finance Director for the City ofNew Ulm; and
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of theCity of New Ulm, Minnesota does hereby commend Reginald Vorwerk for his outstanding serviceand commitment to the City ofNew Ulm and its citizens.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded byCommissioner Guggisberg and, upon roll call, the following voted:
Voting Yes: Commissioners Fix, Guggisberg, Shipp, Wohlers and President Schmitz.
Voting No: None.
Not Voting: Commissioners Schultz and Schwartz (absent).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 51 OCTOBER 11, 2016
The President thereupon declared said resolution duly carried and adopted this 11th day ofOctober, 2016.
Charles Schmitz, President
Jason Wohlers, Secretary
There being no further business to come before the EDA the meeting was adjourned toNovember 15, 2016 at 8: 48 A.M.
Jason Wohlers, Secretary
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 52 OCTOBER 11, 2016
City of New UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: 3.
Agenda Section: NUEDC Report Originating Department: EDA Administration
Resolution: N/A Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: NUEDC Coordinator
Item•' From the New Ulm Economic Development Corporation Coordinator regarding activities
during the month of October, 2016.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , second by , accepting the New Ulm Economic Development CorporationCoordinator' s report regarding activities during the month of October, 2016.
Overview:
N/A
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A
Attachments:
NUEDC Report
New Ulm Economic Development Corporation
Coordinator' s Activities Report
10/ 1/ 16 -- 10/31/ 16
DETAIL ITEMS: Meet with Al Schumacher ofAmerican Artstone regarding the status of their business
operations.
Meet with JeffNazzaro of Parker Hannifin regarding the status of their businessoperations.
Participate in the Southern Minnesota Business Development Network, a group made upof economic developers and others interested in economic development from southernMinnesota.
Meet with. the German Honorary Consul Barbara Muller to promote New Ulm as a placefor German businesses to expand.
Meet with Gary Haley ofBeacon Promotions regarding the status of their businessoperations.
Visit with Larry Thompson ofArtstone to discuss current issues related to Artsone' srecent growth.
Meet with Scott Kuester regarding his interest in establishing a meat market in New Ulm. Scott and his partner Dan Stratman have been negotiating with a building owner on a lease.
Communications with Christina Schwab regarding the startup of a new business. Provided information on alternative financing, the Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund and thesignage grant.
Meet with Dave Schnobrich, New Ulm Community Development Director, regarding theexpansion of the industrial park. Reviewed potential sites, financing options and the role ofNUEDC.
Call with Samantha Perala, who is interested in starting a business in New Ulm. Ms. Perala had a variety of questions related to business startup and lease considerations.
Call to Matt Hippie, Plant Manager at Kraft -Heinz, related to the status of their ongoing
expansion and long term plans for operations. The expanded operations will include themanufacture of Velveeta in six different sizes. The new lines are on track and are projected to
be fully operational in April 0£ 2417
CALLSNISITS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES: Al Schumacher of Artstone, Jeff
Nazzaro ofParker Hannifin, Gary Haley ofBeacon Promotions, Lary Thompson ofArtstone, Matt Hippie ofKraft Heinz.
COMMUNICATIONS WITH POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESSES: Scott Kuester
who is looking to open a meat market, Christina Schwab who is looking to start a business, Samantha Perala who is looking to start a business.
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES: Brown County Planning Commission, SothernMinnesota Business Development Network, NUEDC Board, EDA
City ofNew UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number 4.
Agenda Section: EDA Director' s
Administrative Report Originating Department: EDA Administration
Resolution: N/A Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: Housing Coordinator
Item: From EDA staff regarding Administrative Activities during the month of October 2016.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , second by accepting the Economic Development Authority AdministrativeActivities for the month of October 2016.
Overview:
Monthly Staff Reports Highlights:
Section 8 ( pp. 1- 5) pp. 1- 2 Note 103 Vouchers for the month of October. Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) disbursements fromHUD exceeded payments to landlords by $ 1, 215 for the month. Monthly HUD Administrative Fee (AF) programdisbursements exceeded expenses by $2 for the month. pp. 3- 4 Note HAP and AF unaudited balances as of October 31, 2016. p. 5 Note 101 Vouchers as ofNovember 1S` and Waiting List of 75.
Public Housing (pp.6- 9) pp. 6- 7 Note monthly and year-to-date program activity. As of October 31", program revenues have exceeded
expenditures by $4, 195. Note cash assets summary. p. 8 Broadway Haus is fully leased with 54 on the Waiting List. p. 9 Family Units are fully leased with 54 on the Waiting List.
EDA (p. 10) Note revenues and expenditures status, and cash assets of $468,201.
Construction has started on the new spec house at 629 Pfaender Drive.
Property Rehabilitation Loan Program (p. 11) Note available funds of $329, 597. 11 as of October 31S`
Two loans were paid off early last month. One loan application is pending.
Rental Properties (p. 12) Note revenues and expenditures status and cash assets of $71, 514.
Garden Terrace Apartments (pp. 13- 14)
Total Cash $ 873, 933
Total Current Liabilities $ 94, 470
Monthly Income $ 73, 765
Monthly Expenditures $ 37, 515
Net Income ( Before Depreciation) $ 36, 250
Garden Terrace has 87 units leased with 55 on the Waiting List.
Garden Terrace currently has one vacancy. There were two turnovers during the past month and one move -outnotice has been received for December.
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A
Attachments:
EDA Director' s Administrative Report
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
October 2016 and Preceding 12 Months
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October 2016 103 29,961 28,746 4,702 4,700
September 2016 103 29,761 29,291 5, 146 6,633
August 2016 103 26,299 29,020 4,702 3, 290
July 2016 102 25,399 28,089 4,700 4,536
June 2016 102 19,773 27,350 5, 564 3,400
May 2016 103 25,399 27,413 4,627 3, 385
April 2016 101 25,993 25,772 4, 848 5,294
March 2016 100 27,690 24,904 4,438 3, 674
February 2016 97 27,434 24,901 4,438 3, 552
January 2016 103 29,319 26,686 4,282 3, 209
December 2015 100 29, 128 25,483 4,282 2, 689
November 2015 103 29, 128 27, 147 4,282 3, 653
October 2015 107 28, 171 28,427 4, 119 3,434
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10/ 16 30, 121 28,746 103 1, 375
FY CURRENT BALANCE ( Unaudited) $ 1, 452
HUD Held Reserves $ 16,415
Total Reserves $ 17,867
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New Ulm Economic Development AuthoritySection 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Administrative Fees
Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017
Revenues
Over/(Under)
Month AF Revenue AF Expenditures Vouchers Expenditures
Forward 06/ 30/ 16 REAC Filing/Audit 14, 025
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FY CURRENT BALANCE (Unaudited) 14, 116
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STATUS OF THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM ( HCV) As of November 1, 2016
Total HCV' s that are available for 1 year ( 124 x 12) 1488
Total HCV' s available from 01/ 01/ 16 - 11/ 30/ 16 ( 124 x 11 mo) 1364
Total HCV' s used from 01/ 01/ 16 - 11/ 30/ 16 82. 0% 1118
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October 2016 124 98 5 103 1 1 0 3 6 75
September 2016 124 98 5 103 3 1 2 6 76
August 2016 124 98 5 103 5 4 0 10 70
July 2016 124 97 5 102 2 2 2 5 80
June 2016 124 97 5 102 2 2 2 4 69
May 2016 124 98 5 103 5 2 1 6 61
Aril 2016 124 96 5 101 4 3 0 9 66
March 2016 124 96 4 100 4 1 1 5 75
February 2016 124 93 4 97 0 1 5 1 4 79
January 2016 124 1 99 4 103 4 1 1 4 77
December 2015 124 96 4 100 2 5 1 9 91
November 2015 124 98 5 103 1 5 1 6 91
Total HCV' s that are available for 1 year ( 124 x 12) 1488
Total HCV' s available from 01/ 01/ 16 - 11/ 30/ 16 ( 124 x 11 mo) 1364
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Revenues Expenditures Revenues Expenditures
October 2016 18, 123 18,832 72, 733 68,538
September 2016 18, 411 20,800 54,610 49,706
August 2016 18, 584 17, 561 36, 199 28, 906
July 20161 17, 615 1 $ 11, 345 17, 615 1 $ 11, 345
June 2016 17,686 29,232 300,931 323, 957
May 2016 18,430 21, 924 283,245 294,725
April 2016 18,299 43, 128 264, 815 272,801
March 2016 18, 617 13, 076 246,516 229,673
February 2016 24,713 16, 669 227, 899 216,597
January 2016 18, 004 18, 023 203, 186 199,928
December 2015 19, 610 26,793 185, 182 181, 905
November 2015 18, 647 169912 165, 572 155, 112
October 2015 74,263 72, 195 146,925 1 $ 138,
Public Housing Program Cash Assets SummM (as of October 31, 2016): Checking Account: $ 639,858. 00 ( current interest rate . 51%)
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PUBLIC HOUSING - BROADWAY HAUS
November 1, 2016
40 Total Units: 38 one -bedroom, 2 two- bedroom
New Ulm Economic Development Authority - Public Housing Authority
Date
Total
Leased
Expected No. on
Lease Date Waiting ListNovember 2016 40 54
October 2016 40 52
September 2016 40 49
August 2016 40 48
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Residential Property Rehabilitation Loans July 1984 - April 1985 19 179, 343.41 0 $ 0. 00
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Commercial/ Residential Property Rehabilitation Loans Sept 1986 - Sept 1991 13 79, 958. 76 0 0. 00
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Total 111 $ 1, 561, 845.67 19 $ 207,924.52
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Number of Loans 79
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City ofNew UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: 5. a.
Agenda Section: Public Housing Program Originating Department: Housing Administration
Resolution: No Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: Housing Coordinator
Item• Receive the Public Housing Assessment System ( PHAS) score for the fiscal year endingJune 30, 2016.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , seconded by , receiving the Public Housing Assessment System ( PHAS) score forthe fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
Overview:
The Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD) periodically requires the Authority to complete anassessment of our Public Housing Program. This assessment is called Public Housing Assessment System or PHAS.
Through this assessment process, HUD identifies those projects or agencies experiencing difficulties and then is able tofocus their resources on those projects.
Attached is the reporting form with information on the required indicators as of June 30, 2016.
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A
Attachments:
HUD Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Score Report
U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanOFFICE OF PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING
REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT CENTER
Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Score Report for Interim Rule
Report Date: 10/28/2016
PHA Code: MN128
PHA Name: NEW ULM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Fiscal Year End: 06/ 30/ 2016
PHAS Indicators ScoreMaximum
Score
Physical 40 40
Financial 25 25
Management 21 25
Capital Fund 10 10
Late Penalty Points 0
PHAS Total Score 96 100
Designation Status: Small PHA Deregulation
Published 10/28/ 2016 Initial published 10/28/ 2016
Financial Score DetailsScore
Maximum
ScoreAudited/ Non Single Audit
1. FASS Score before deductions 25.00 25
2. Audit Penalties 0. 00
2. Timeliness of Fund Obligation Points
Total Financial Score Unrounded ( FASS Score - Audit Penalties) 25.00 25
Capital Fund Score Details ScoreMaximum
Score
Timeliness of Fund Obligation:
1. Timeliness of Fund Obligation % 90.00
2. Timeliness of Fund Obligation Points 5 5
Occupancy Rate:
3. Occupancy Rate % 100.00
4. Occupancy Rate Points 5 5
Total Capital Fund Score ( Fund Obligation + Occupancy Rate): 10 10
Notes:
1. The scores in this Report are the official PHAS scores of record for your PHA. PHAS scores in other systems are not to berelied upon and are not being used by the Department.
2. Due to rounding, the sum of the PHAS indicator scores may not equal the overall PHAS score. 3. " 0" FASS Score indicates a late presumptive failure. See 902. 60 and 902. 92 of the Interim PHAS rule.
4. " 0" Total Capital Fund Score is due to score of "0" for Timeliness of Fund Obligation. See the Capital Fund
5. PHAS Interim Rule website - http:// www.hud. gov/offices/ reac/products/prodphasintrule. cfm
City ofNew UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: 5. b.
Agenda Section: Public Housing Program Originating Department: Housing Administration
Resolution: N/A Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: Housing Coordinator
Item: Consider motion authorizing payment of Public Housing Program claims.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , second by______, authorizing payment of Public Housing Program claims for November 15, 2016 and order filed.
Overview:
Bills submitted to the Authority for payment total $ 16, 720.37.
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A
Attachments:
Public Housing Program Claims — November 15, 2016
PUBLIC HOUSING CLAIMS
November 15, 2016
CLAIMANT AMOUNT PURPOSE
City ofNew Ulm 7, 622.57 October 2016 Expenses
Public Utilities Commission 1, 896.30 Utilities/BH (9/ 1/ 16 to 10/ 3/ 16)
75. 92 Utilities/ 1627 S Minnesota St ( 9/ 1/ 16 to 10/ 3/ 16)
C. Naber & Associates 120.00 October 2016 Accounting ServiceEcowater Systems 135. 00 10/ 18/ 16 Softener Salt/Broadway Haus
74.25 10/ 19/ 16 Softener Salt/Family UnitsRiver View Sanitation 111. 95 November 2016 Garbage Service/BH
AH Hermel 73. 20 Supplies
Auto Value 53. 91 Supplies ( 2)
Full Service Electric 32.25 Supplies ( 2)
Gag Sheet Metal, Inc. 55. 00 Service Cab/ 1326 S German St
150.00 Service Cal1/ 1509 N Minnesota St
103. 50 Supplies
HD Supply 30.68 Supplies
Interstate PowerSystems 1, 800. 00 Generator Preventative Maintenance/BH
Laraway Roofing 254.00 Roof Repair/Broadway HausMenards 166. 63 Supplies ( 5)
New Ulm EDA 600.00 1/ 1/ 16- 12/ 31/ 16 Rental 326 N BroadwayPaape Companies, Inc. 314.38 Service Call/Broadway Haus #409Plunketts Pest Control 608. 12 Annual Pest Control/Broadway HausPublic Utilities Commission 102. 00 November URP/ 1320 S German St
128. 00 November URP/418 17th South St
Quality Appliance & Television 573. 00 Stove/Broadway HausRetzlafFs Ace Hardware 3. 52 Supplies
Runnings 19.99 Supplies
South Central Painting 612.00 Paint/ 1625 S Minnesota St
880.00 Paint/ 1627 S Minnesota St
Von Essen Locksmith 124.20 Service Call/ 1627 S Minnesota St
16, 720.37
City ofNew UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: 6. a.
Agenda Section: Economic Development
AuthorityOriginating Department: EDA Administration
Resolution: N/A Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: Housing Coordinator
Item• Consider motion accepting quotes, authorize construction of speculative house on Lot 4, Block 3, Milford Heights First Addition.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , seconded by , 1) accepting quotes, authorize construction of a speculative house onLot 4, Block 3, Milford Heights First Addition and approve a house construction budget of $142, 000; or 2) reject quotes.
Overview:
Sealed quotes were accepted on October 5, 2016 for the construction of a speculative house on Lot 4, Block 3, Milford
Heights First Addition. The City Building Official' s Office will act as general contractor. The quotes were solicited forthe following project trades: carpentry; building materials; excavation/masonry; plumbing; HVAC; and electrical.
Staff recommends the following quotes be accepted:
Project Trade Contractor Amount
Carpentry Al Poehler Construction 19, 545
Building Materials Design Home Center 45,496
Excavation/Masonry Mike Kral 35, 328HVAC Jaren Haynes 8, 127
Plumbing Jared Haynes 8, 736
Electric Dune Electric 6, 750
TOTAL = $ 123, 982
Staff is recommending that the above noted quotations be accepted and that a house construction budget of $146,300 beapproved. The budget includes the $ 123, 982 construction trades; $ 10, 000 allowances; $ 8, 000 miscellaneous expenses;
and a 3% contingency. The allowances and miscellaneous details are on the attached Construction Budget Worksheet for637 Pfaender Drive, Milford Heights First Addition.
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: The Preliminary Sale Price for the spec house at this time is estimated at approximately $ 162,000. The constructiontrades quotes, overall, came in comparable to the last spec house built this summer. Staff is comfortable with the quotes
received, as well as with the allowances and miscellaneous expense estimates.
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: Construction was just completed on a spec house at 633 Pfaender Drive and there is currently no purchase agreement inplace for this property. The EDA has typically waited for proceeds from a house sale prior to authorizing construction fora new house. However, the EDA now has additional funds available from Garden Terrace that could be utilized to fund
construction. The EDA' s current fund balance is $483, 830 and the Garden Terrace' s current fund balance is $ 730,270. The EDA has adequate funds available to support the construction costs of two houses.
If the EDA authorizes construction, a final sale price would be approved when the project nears completion. The most
significant variable will be an early sale or a long holding period.
The other option would be to reject the bids and solicit new bids after a purchase agreement is in place for the spec houseat 633 Mender Drive. This option could result in a 3- 5% increase in the construction budget to build the same house next
year.
Attachments:
Construction Budget Worksheet
637 Mender Dr.
Construction Cost
4, 500
Materials 45, 496
Excavating/ Mason 35, 328
Carpentry 19,545
Plumbing 8,736
HVAC 8, 127
Electrical 6,750 $ 123,982
Allowances
Floor Covering 4, 500
Painting 2,000
Gutters 1, 200
Landscaping 1, 500
Trees 300
Lighting 500 $ 10,000
Miscellaneous Expenses
Building Permit 2, 550
Electric Fees 500
Natural Gas Fee 450
Phone/ Data 200
Utilities 1, 200
Grounds Maint 3, 100 8, 000
3% Contingency 4,318
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET 146,300
City ofNew UlmRequest for Economic Development Authority Action
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Agenda Item Number: 6. b.
Agenda Section: Economic Development
AuthorityOriginating Department: EDA Administration
Resolution: N/A Prepared By: Housing Coordinator
Number of Attachments: 1 Presented By: Housing Coordinator
Item: Consider approving Request For Proposals — Comprehensive Community Housing Study.
EDA Staff Proposed Action:
Motion by , seconded by , approving Request For Proposals — Comprehensive Community HousingStudy, and directing staff to solicit proposals from Community Partners Research, Inc., Maxfield Research, Inc. andViewpoint Consulting Group, Inc.
Overview:
The most recent study was completed during 2012 and prior to that a study was done in 2004. These studies typically aredone every five to seven years, and are used by several sectors in the community as sources for growth trends anddemographic characteristics, as well as demand for real estate product types. The numerous analyses provided by thestudy helps the community anticipate housing needs, directs the public sector' s housing policies and provides valuableinsights to the key issues and conditions present in the local housing market. Based on the length of time since the laststudy was completed, 2012, it is time to proceed with a new study.
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: The scope of the study will include:
Analysis of the community' s demographic makeup including income and employment trends; Analysis of for -sale housing market; Analysis of the rental and senior housing market; Estimate of demands for all types ofhousing over the next five years; Identification of planned/proposed housing developments; andRecommendations of appropriate housing concepts to meet current and future needs.
The study will include primary and secondary research. Primary research pertains to interviews with City staff, community leaders, rental property owners/ managers, major employers and other entities involved in the New UlmHousing market. Secondary research includes sources such as U.S. Census data.
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: The cost of the study is estimated at $20,000. The 2017 EDA budget has a $ 20,000 appropriation for Consultant Servicesfor this study to be done. Bids will be brought to the EDA for approval in January 2017.
Attachments:
Request For Proposals — Comprehensive Community Housing Study
City ofNew UlmEconomic Development Authority100 North BroadwayNew Ulm, Minnesota 56073- 1785
Email:[email protected]. mn. us
Executive Director
Telephone: ( 507) 359-8233
Fax: ( 507) 359-9752
Web Site: www. ci. new-ulm. mn. us
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HOUSING STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF NEW ULM, MINNESOTA
The Economic Development Authority of the City of New Ulm, Minnesota ( EDA) will receiveproposals for consulting services to perform a Comprehensive Community Housing Study. Theattached information summarizes the minimum specifications for desired services, materials to
be included in the proposal, evaluation criteria and selected information relating to the Study.
Proposals should be submitted no later than 5: 00 P. M., December 23, 2016 to:
Executive Director Brian Gramentz
New Ulm Economic Development Authority100 North Broadway
New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
Further information regarding this RFP may be obtained from the Executive Director at507) 359- 8233.
NEW ULM ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Heather Bregel
Housing Coordinator
Dated this 16th day ofNovember, 2016
NEW ULM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HOUSING STUDY
I. Study Scope and Work Program
Relevant Background Information -
The City of New Ulm is located 90 miles southwest of the Minneapolis -St. Paul metropolitanarea. The City was settled in 1854 at the confluence of the Minnesota and Cottonwood Rivers. New Ulm is the largest city, major service center, and is the county seat for Brown County. TheCity and County had 2010 Census populations of 13, 522 and 25, 893 respectively. The marketarea for housing in New Ulm includes three nearby communities and 12 townships that surroundor are in close proximity to the City. They include Courtland, Hanska and Lafayette and thefollowing townships: Bernadotte, Brighton, Butternut Valley, Cambria, Cottonwood, Lafayette, Lake Hanska, Linden, Milford, Sigel and West Newton.
Purpose of Study -
The intent of the study is to identify current unmet needs within the existing housing market andto prepare a forecasting plan and methodology which will allow the New Ulm EDA to have anaccurate understanding of housing needs as they occur in the New Ulm area in the future. Themost recent housing study performed for the EDA was a February 2012 " Housing MarketAnalysis and Demand Estimates for New Ulm, Minnesota". Prior to that a study was conductedin 2004, " Housing Market Analysis and Demand Estimates for New Ulm, Minnesota". The 2004
study, was conducted by Maxfield Research, Inc. and the 2012 study was conducted byCommunity Partners Research, Inc.
The study should identify data on current housing uses and trends in New Ulm, includingprojections of future demographic and housing growth. Findings will be presented to theNew Ulm EDA, the New Ulm City Council and the citizens of New Ulm. Results of the studywill help to determine a long-term strategy for meeting New Ulm' s housing needs, including theconditions, challenges and opportunities in the City' s housing market.
Submitted proposals must address all parts of the RFP as described below:
A. Identify market and demographic trends on a national, statewide and regional basis whichimpact housing within the New Ulm area.
B. Identify market and demographic information in the New Ulm area which impacts thehousing market.
1. Employment
2. Age of Housing Stock3. Building Trends4. Income
5. Age of Population
6. Type of Housing
O Single Family HousesO Market Rate Apartment Units
O Subsidized Apartment Units
O Group HomesO Townhouses
O Condominiums
O Mobile Homes
O Cooperative HousingO Temporary HousingO Shelters
Homeless
Domestic Problems
O College
Dormitories
Teacher Residences
O Long -Term Care
6. Correlate housing type to the following:
O Age of Occupant
Under 19
19- 34
35- 54
55- 64
Over 65
O Type of Household
FamilySingle Head Household
Unmarried/Single
Widow/Widower
Other
O Social Unit Type
Single/Domestic Problem
Single Parent/Domestic Problem
Homeless
Migrant/Transient
Developmental Disabilities
Physically HandicappedOther
O Work Force Categories
Unskilled Labor
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Professional
Management
Business Owner
Teachers/College
Other
O Income Categories
O Owner/Renter
O Housing Conditions
7. Identify pending housing development projects which may impact future housingneeds.
C. Conduct review and analysis of existing housing market to include the following:
1. Housing supply and demand data
2. Rental supply and demand data, including market rate and subsidized apartmentprojects:
a. Rental rate per unit
b. Vacancy rate
3. Assess condition of existing market through interviews with the followingstakeholder groups ( identify minimum number of interviews to be conducted):
a. Major industries
b. Real estate firms
C. Owners/managers of rental housing projectsd. County/City Assessore. Representatives of local school systems
f. Local developers
g. Local financial institutions
D. Conclusions and Recommendations
1. Identify deficiencies in housing market.
2. Identify opportunities in housing market:
a. Federal, State and other programs available to address deficiencies.
b. Identify other strategies to:
1) Maintain existing housing currently in acceptable condition; and2) Improve existing housing deficiencies.
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3. Assess existing programs offered by the EDA and other governmental entities andtheir ability to address housing deficiencies.
4. Identify strategies regarding existing and future housing needs for the EDA toimplement in the next five and ten year time periods.
II. Information to be Included in Proposal
The Consultant will conduct the proposed study in a professional manner and will accept fullresponsibility for all work products. All materials produced by the Consultant during the courseof the study become the property of the New Ulm EDA in perpetuity and may not be used forany other set of studies without approval of the New Ulm EDA. The EDA encourages data useand documentation from a wide number of sources including local, regional, state and nationalsources. The EDA also encourages usage and linkage of data, as much as possible, to the
physical environment of the City through the use of Geographic Information Systems ( GIS) data. The Consultant' s proposal should identify expectations regarding staff time, data or othermaterial requirements Consultant anticipates from the EDA.
Project Cost -
Provide a detailed project budget including estimated out-of-pocket expenses ( transportation, lodging, meals, etc.) and specify a not -to -exceed fee for the study. Identify the firm' s staffmembers who will conduct or be involved in the study including individual job title andresponsibilities, projected number of hours and hourly rate for services.
Statement of Qualifications -
O Provide a brief description of the firm' s capabilities, history and background informationon the company.
O Name, telephone, FAX number and e- mail address of person designated as the contact
person for the proposal.
O Resumes of individuals who would carry out the proposed study, and their respectiveroles in the study.
O Describe the methodology or approach to be used in addressing the study scope.
O Develop a work program and schedule for the scope of work which also identifies theteam members ( and firms) assigned to each part of the work program, and an estimate ofthe amount of consultant time allocated to each task.
O Provide information on similar studies completed in the past by your firm, includingcontacts for references.
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Time Schedule -
Indicate a proposed time schedule for completing the study. This schedule should includeapproximate dates for performing field work, office review, report preparation and delivery dateof the final report. The intent of the EDA is to set the duration of the contract for a not -to -exceedsix (6) months time period for delivery of the final study document.
III. Specific Requirements
1. The New Ulm EDA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received, and towaive all technicalities.
2. Only proposals received at the location described and in the time frame given will beconsidered.
3. The fees quoted in your proposal will be the maximum paid per hour and in total, unlessan amendment to the contract is approved by both parties.
4. All proposals received in response to this invitation shall become the property of theNew Ulm EDA and shall be retained on file, and by reference will become part of anysubsequent formal agreement.
5. Receipt of a proposal does not in and of itself constitute a contract with the New Ulm
EDA. No responsibility nor liability for any cost incurred in the preparation and/ orsubmission of such proposal will be accepted by the New Ulm EDA.
6. Proposals are to be submitted to the Executive Director, New Ulm Economic
Development Authority, 100 North Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073 no later than5: 00 P.M., December 23, 2016. Once submitted, all proposals will be made available forpublic inspection.
7. Failure to respond to any portion of this proposal, unless otherwise noted or provided for, may result in rejection of the complete proposal from further consideration.
8. Any attempt to unfairly misrepresent the pricing structures of the cost proposal mayresult in rejection of the complete proposal from further consideration.
9. In the event of the consultant' s non-compliance with the Request For Proposals or
consulting services contract, the EDA shall impose such contract sanctions as it maydeem appropriate, including but not limited to withholding of payments under thecontract until the consultant complies, and/ or cancellation, termination or suspension of
the contract in whole or part.
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10. The Consultant will provide 15 copies of the final study document, as well as inelectronic formats in order to create an ongoing source for research and analysis onhousing trends for low -to -moderate income residents.
IV. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated by the EDA based on the following areas:
Factors -
1. Qualifications
a. Recent consulting experiences in similar types of studies.
b. Qualifications of consultant' s staff members proposed for the study, and theirexperience in governmental consulting work, particularly with municipalities andcounties.
C. Demonstrated understanding of the scope of work, methodology and work plan tocomplete the study and reasonable time frame for conducting the study.
2. Cost
Overall cost, including out-of-pocket reimbursable expenses, for conducting the study.
3. Oral Presentation
Following a review of the written responses to this RFP, the New Ulm EDA may invitefirms to formally present their proposals at a mutually agreed upon time in New Ulm. The quality and thoroughness of the consultants' oral presentation will be considered inthe selection process.
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