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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 4 <br /> August 3,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Commissioner Chuba asked if they were saving money by having the homes removed. He <br /> would prefer to have a few other bids for tree removal. He does not want this to drag on. <br /> Ms. Othoudt indicated the bids were in the $17,000 to $20,000 range to have the homes <br /> demolished. <br /> It was the consensus of the HRA to get a few more tree removal estimates. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve <br /> the house moving agreement with Otting House Movers as outlined in the staff <br /> report. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to proceed <br /> with tree removal with a budget up to $8900 and allow staff the authority to receive <br /> and request two additional tree removal bids and accept the bid they believe is the <br /> most financially prudent. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 7.3 Stained Glass Window Settle ' t <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. <br /> Chair Toth asked about details of the incidenf' <br /> Ms. Othoudt stated the property was secured, doors were locked, and was not sure how it <br /> happened. The police investigated the incident. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Eder and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve the <br /> release of claims agreement between the HRA and Barbara Olesen and Jerry Olesen <br /> as outlined in the staff report in the amount of$526.00. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. " <br /> The HRA recessed at 6:06 p.m. to go into work session. The HRA meeting reconvened at 6:08 p.m. <br /> 8.1 Blighted Properties Residential Forgivable Loan Program and Policy <br /> Discussion <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. They reviewed the applicant check list on page 11 of <br /> the application to determine ease in filling out the application and whether the item is <br /> necessary or appropriate. <br /> Under E) Financial statements: it was decided to request federal tax returns for both person <br /> and business applicants to allow a clear picture of their total debt. Debt should include <br /> student loan debt and payment amounts/history (if deferred during COVIDI9). <br />