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St.Louis Park Housing Authority
St Louis Park,MN
Wednesday,September 11,2024 5 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Commissioner Catherine Courtney,Commissioner Paul Beck (5:10 pm),
Reynold Burrowes,Commissioner Thom Miller,Commissioner Richard Webb
STAFF PRESENT:Marney Olson,Nicole Randall,Angela Nelson and Karen Barton
GUESTS:Andrew Perry -Trellis Management
Naomi Meldrom -Missions
Dan Walsh -Trellis Co.
Katie Daniels -Missions
1.Call to Order-The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2.Approval of Minutes -Minutes for the August 14,2024 board meeting were reviewed.
Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner
Burrowes.Motion passed 4-0.
3.Hearings -None.
4.Presentation -None.
5.Unfinished Business -None
6.New Business -Second amendment to Trellis housing assistance payment (HAP)contract,
Resolution No.760.
Staff recommends approval of Res.760 amending the HAP contract with Trellis Co.for a
term of 20 years (October 1,2025 -September 30,2045).Trellis Co.purchased Perspectives
properties at Louisiana Courts on September 10,2024.The Housing Authority's current
contract with Trellis for 22 project based vouchers expires September 30,2025.If the
contract is not extended,current voucher holders must receive 12-month notice.Ms.Olson
stated that Trellis will continue the affordability requirements of the property and the
supportive services.The 20-year extension will assist with the funding of property
improvements.
Mr.Walsh confirmed that a 20-year extension is required to set up the comprehensive
funding needed to preserve physical assets in addition to maintaining the affordability and
supportive services.
Responding to Commissioner Courtney,Ms.Olson confirmed that the Housing Authority has
the funding to meet these project based vouchers now and for the future.
Responding to commissioner Burrowes,Mr.Walsh explained that Trellis Co.owns Trellis
Management,which has around 183 employees.Mr.Perry stated that there was a targeted
campaign across their portfolio for reviews from residents and they received 32 responses
about 4-5 months ago.They also request comments at lease renewal time and with
maintenance requests.Residents can choose to provide feedback publicly or privately.
Cornerstone Creek is unique because it serves individuals with intellectual disabilities.It is
staffed by 24-hour front desk security person versus a full-time management person.
Perspectives will have a different structure and will have a 1 FTE property manager on site.
Ms.Olson stated the Trellis property has 56 units of which 22 are project based vouchers
with the Housing Authority.The remaining 34 units are required to be at 50%or less AMI.
Affordability is based on declarations on the property.
Mr.Walsh said part of the proposed $7 million construction project would include a
community room and childcare space.Ms.Daniels stated all staff will be trained by their
domestic violence staff.Ms.Olson stated that twice a month the St.Louis Park police
department meets with PPL and Perspectives and they intend to continue meeting with PPL
and Trellis.
Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Courtney and seconded by Commissioner
Beck.Motion passed 4-0.Commission Burrowes abstained.
7.Communications
a.Claims Lists:August 2024
8.Other
9.Adjournment
Commissioner Beck moved to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Burrowes seconded.
The motion passed 5-0.The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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