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06/14/1965 - 000272510 FRIDLEY HOUSING AND RLDEVL'I1 I.MT AUTC0.67f :: ;EUNG - JUNE l4 s 1965 Present: Chairman Richard Herder, Members Lois Lullin, Reverend Robert Kendall, Paul Earrow, John Meyer and Attorney Vlyman Smith Absent: None The meeting was called to order at 9:40 P.Y:, by Chairman Herder., IaNUTES OF LAST FL-'ETING: The minutes of the last meeting could not be read, as they were not ready. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR AMINISTRATOR: The first item of business was the matter of hiring an administra- tor for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Mr. Herder explained that he had received two resumes„ One was from Mr. Anderly and the other from Mr, Walter Hartman. The Authority discussed briefly the back- grounds of these two applicants„ He also presented letters of interest in this position from Eugene C. Poganski and Lounell Cameron, It was agreed that applications should be sent to them, with a requesf, that they be returned as soon as possible. Mr. Herder explained that he had also had a phone call from Mr, Harry Kirchman, expressing interest in the position, only if the salary were $10,000.00 annually, Mr. Herder ex- pressed his opinion that a procedure should be set up as to hoax to handle applications for this position. He asked for suggestions, Mr. Meyer suggested that the Authority might contact the National Society of Pro- fessional Directors for suggestions. Mr. Herder directed that a sub -cam= mitten be appointed to interview and screen applicants for administrator. It was pointed out that the salary for this position would be $89400,00 per year, DSr. Barrow and Yr. Meyer agreed to serve on this sub - committee, and so it was thus determined. DaspAPER PUBLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: )jr, Barrow suggested that all newspaper publications perLaining to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority be clipped and kept; also, that all applications be filed. This was agreed upon. PROCEDU M ON MINUTES: The Authority also agreed that the secretary taking minutes of meet- ings should first type a rough draft and present it to Mrs. Mullin for approval, before typing the final copy, Yx, Barrow stated that he felt that the minutes of previous meetings should be in the hands of the Au- thority at least one day before the next scheduled meeting, OFFICE SPACE REPORT: Air. Kendall presented the office space report. He explained that there were two second floor rooms available in the Business and Profes- sional Building on Mississippi- Street, 'Ite cost of rental for both rooms would be $125.00 per month. The rata for one room (the larger of k OFFICE SPACE REPORT (continued): the two) would be $75.00 per month. He also explained that theta was space available on the north side of the Madsen Building, con - misting of one large room, one smaller room and hallway with a separate entrance. The rate for this space would be $100.00 per month. Mr. Smith explained that all utilities, except telephone, would be furnished and that the Madsen Building is air- conditioned. The Authority recessed for a few minutes to walk over and in- spect the available space in the Madsen Building. Mr. Smith agreed to look into the matter of removing the upper portion of the wall between the hallway and the smaller room and re- placing it with a glass partition. He also agreed that an electrical fixture would be installed in the smaller room. After discussion by the Authority on these possibilities, Ns. Ken- dall made a motion that the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authori- ty rent the two rooms and hallway on the north end of the Madsen Build- ing, as of July 1, 1965, from the Madsen Building Rentals Company. Mr. Barrows seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously. BY -LALS FOR THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEYELOn.'ENT AUTHORITY: Next, Mr. Herder passed out copies of the suggested by -laws for the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority to the Members. Mr. Barrow inquired of Mr. Smith about the background of these by- laws. M'r. Smith explained that he would leave copies of the St. Paul and Minneapolis by -laws with Mr, Herder. He further explained that he had followed the St. Paul by -laws pretty much, because of the fact that the Authority would have the responsibilities of most of the ad- ministrative work in setting up policies. He also explained that he had provided for a Treasurer and Secretary, notice of special meetings and an agenda, It was suggested by Mr. Barrow that each of the Members study the suggested by -laws for further discussion at the meeting of June 15, 1965. NEXT YMETING DATE• Mr. Barrow suggested that the Members meet at 7:30 P.M. on June 15, 1965, to tour the area to be discussed, and be back at the City Hall at 8:30 P.M., for said meeting. This was agreed upon, ADJOURNMMT• As there was no further business, Mrs. Mullin made a motion to ad- journ the meeting at 11:08 P.H. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barrow, and upon being put to a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion 40 carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Lois Mullin Secretary Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority