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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-25 VLHA Mintues Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:00 PM Virtually on Zoom PRESENT ABSENT Steve Lindstrom Craig Denton Dan Godec Christine Santucci Kristin Williams STAFF Jason Dietz, Vail Housing Director Martha Anderson, Senior Housing Coordinator Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator 1. Call to Order 1. 1 Call to Order Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom Time: 5 Min. Called to order at 3:01 p.m. 1.2 Zoom Meeting Time: 60 mins 2. Swearing In of New Member Christine Santucci was sworn in by Town Clerk, Stephanie Kauffman and will be provided with a DocuSign to confirm joining the Vail Local Housing Authority. 3. Citizen Participation 3.1 Citizen Participation Time: 5 Min. No comments. 4. Approval of Minutes 4.1 VLHA May 28, 2024 Minutes Presenter(s): Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator Time: 5 Min. 2024-05-28 VLHA Mintues.pdf MOTION: Williams SECOND: Godec PASSED: 3-0-1 5. Main Agenda 5.1 Forming an Affordable Housing Corporation Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom, Authority Chair and George Ruther, Housing Consultant Time: 40 Min. This topic surrounds financing for West Middle Creek and will be covered at a later date. 5.2 Appointment of VLHA Chair Godec made a motion to approve to appoint Steve Lindstrom as the VLHA Chair for another year. There were no additional applicants. MOTION: Godec SECOND: Williams PASSED: 3-0-1 6. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members 6.1 Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom, VLHA Chairman Time: 5 Min. Welcome to Christine joining the Authority as well as welcoming to Jason Deitz at the Town of Vail Housing Director. Deitz was the Summit County Housing Director for the previous five years and he was the Executive Director of the Summit Combined Housing Authority prior to that. He looks forward to He joins the Town of Vail and looks forward to understanding the Eagle County housing ecosystem. Lindstrom shared an update regarding the second reading for the last piece of the housing ordinances with the revamping of the housing zone districts. He reviewed the background of initiatives and the Authority's hiring and work with Mauriello Planning Group to provide feedback to the Council to consider as the collective group looks to speed up the entitlement process, specifically related to community housing. The primary positive change was the opportunity to change the entitlement process to initiate three housing zone districts as well as streamline the approval process. Lindstrom also provided background and status of work from Social Impact Partners in assisting the Authority with grant proposals and funding initiatives to compliment Housing Authority funds. The agreement with Social Impact Partners is up for an extension through July if the group is in agreement. There are a few grants that are in motion and Lindstrom suggests we continue to work with the contracted partner. Godec concurs to extend the services contract through July. Deitz agrees with the direction of the Authority and Anderson will confirm that the Authority is all set with the supplemental budgeting. Williams suggested a reminder for the next call with Social Impact Partners to provide an estimate of work and needs assessment to extend beyond July. She reminded the group that if we are awarded a grant that there will be work associated. Lindstrom provided a brief update about Timber Ridge and West Middle Creek projects. Godec suggested that if Forrest approves, that it could be a good opportunity for a few Authority members to be associated with the project and communication with the State Land Board and EagleVail project. Godec inquired about any updates for the Timber Ridge and the group looks for more updates in the future regarding conversion from reservations to deposits. The individual interest continues to show strong. Williams spoke with her Habitat hat regarding discussions about below 80 percent AMI on 10 units in the project as well as the possibility for Habitat to fund additional units at the same or a different AMI above 80 percent. Williams suggested that at some point it would be helpful to provide a debrief of the project, insurance costs affecting HOA dues and any action that could prove helpful in speaking with local legislators. Part of the Vail Housing Partners initiative is to report to Council twice per year. Lindstrom suggests the August meeting based on the variety of updates that will be available at that time for an afternoon work session seeking dialogue. The group will seek a time to gather in thanks of James Wilkins term and to re-group with new members of the team. 7. Adjournment 7.1 Adjournment 5:00 PM (Estimate) Time: 5 Min. Adjourned at 3:38 p.m. MOTION: Williams SECOND: Godec PASSED: 4-0 8. Future Agenda Items 8.1 Vail Housing 2027 Land Banking Time: 5 Min. 9. Next Meeting Date 9.1 Next Meeting Date July 9, 2024 via ZOOM (which was later cancelled) Time: 5 Min.