HRA to pursue Small Cities grant funding for Regency deck repairs and common-area upgrades
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The HRA endorsed pursuing Small Cities program funds, which could provide up to $12,500 per unit and an estimated $121,000 total for the Regency rental property to replace noncompliant deck supports and update common areas; Minnesota Power rebate programs were also discussed.
The Hubbard County HRA signaled consensus to pursue Small Cities program funds and related utility rebates to address structural and common‑area repairs at the Regency 15‑unit rental property.
Mary, HRA director, told the board that a recent rental inspection found the deck supports at Regency noncompliant and in need of replacement. The property was included in the city’s Small Cities Block Grant application; Mary said the Small Cities program provides a maximum of $12,500 per unit, and that the HRA would have approximately $121,000 of grant funding available for the project as currently proposed.
Mary said the immediate requirement is to replace the deck supports so the property can remain rented. Beyond structural repair, staff would evaluate replacing worn carpet in common areas with hard surfaces, improving the entry system and addressing garage issues. Mary also reported Minnesota Power has rebate programs for low‑income rental properties and is interested in a potential pilot for heat‑pump equipment; she said she would meet with Minnesota Power that afternoon to discuss rebates and pilot options.
The board expressed support for pursuing the grant and utility rebates but did not vote on a funding appropriation in this meeting. Mary said staff will obtain a work order and a scope of repairs with exact dollar amounts for board approval before any expenditures are made. She emphasized that the deck repairs are required for continued rental compliance and would be done irrespective of grant funding if necessary.
No formal motion to appropriate funds was taken; the record shows board consensus to proceed with the grant application and to return with detailed work orders and cost estimates before committing HRA funds.