HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-11 VLHA MinutesVail Local Housing Authority Minutes May 11, 2021 3:00 PM Virtual 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom Mary McDougall James Wilkins
Molly Morales Greg Moffet Staff George Ruther, Housing Director Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator 1. Call to Order
1.1. Zoom Meeting 1 (call to order pre-executive session) 1.2. Zoom Meeting 2 (post executive session)
1.3. Call to Order A quorum being present, Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:09PM.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation No public comments.
3. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members 3.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman Lindstrom, Eagle County is about to declare individuals making 100% of AMI is now considered low income. Ruther reminded the Authority has the ability to take an ownership interest in a development entity of a development project to allow for a real estate property tax
exemption to be granted. An exemption approval is pending the Authority’s ability to provide evidence the development serves persons of low income. Colorado statue for low income is undefined. It has been left up to Authority’s to define their definition of low
income. The statue states persons of low and moderate income. Commissioners took under advisement which is what was in the Vail Daily article. Commissioners are
looking to put a tighter framework of low income. An exemption would not extend beyond 15 years. The Eagle County Housing and Development Authority (ECHDA)
recommended give Commission some latitude. Magellan Strategies and Summit Information Services put out statewide poll regarding
housing issues. Results noted more than ½ respondents want government more involved in housing. Strong interest in rent restrictions. Lindstrom is not in favor of any rent controls.
Morales acknowledged the valley is experiencing extremely high rental and sales rates.
Colorado Sun published an article regarding resort area housing issues. Discussion ensued between the members regarding the overall housing issues in the United States and the valley. Moffet made a motion to leave the regular meeting and enter executive session. MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED
4. Executive Session 4.1. Executive Session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition,
lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property interests and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations regarding: Vail InDEED applications and deed restrictions.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator 5. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session 5.1. Action As Result of Executive Session
Moffet made a motion for staff to continue with Vail InDEED negotiations as discussed in executive session. MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED
6. Adjournment 6.1. Adjournment 5:00PM (estimated time) Moffet motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:50PM. MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED
7. Future Agenda Items 7.1.
• Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
• Public Health Housing Incentive, Eagle County Health
• Joint VLHA, Town Council, Planning & Environmental Commission Meeting Regarding Commercial Linkage/Inclusionary Zoning and Adopted Housing Policy Review
• Investment Banker Discussion - Long Term Housing Funding 8. Next Meeting Date 8.1. Next Meeting Date May 25, 2021
Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website www.vailgov.com. All housing authority meetings are open to the public. Times and order of agenda are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Vail Local Housing Authority will discuss an item. Please call (970) 479-2150 for additional information. Please call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hours prior to meeting time. Housing Department