At a glance
The Hudson Community Development and Planning Agency met November 20 to finalize a request for information on selling HCDPA-owned properties. The board voted to release the RFI with a January 22 deadline for proposals, approved a draft budget, and extended a certificate of deposit to April 19. Several properties on the assessment roll cannot be located; the board will work with the city assessor to determine their status.
Roll call and minutes approval
The board met with four members present (Morris absent). Members approved minutes from a prior special meeting.
Key points
- Board members Johnson, Joiner, Smith, and Morante present
- Board member Morris not present
- Minutes from the special meeting approved unanimously
Request for information document review
The board reviewed a draft RFI for selling HCDPA properties. Attorney Chris noted several properties on the assessment roll that could not be located in HCDPA records.
Key points
- Draft RFI reviewed; members expressed satisfaction with how information was presented
- Additional properties from the assessment roll were included in the RFI that were not part of prior appraisals
- Six properties listed could not be verified: 48 Mill Street, 44-42 North Front Street, 32-34 North Front Street, 26 North Front Street, 28-30 North Front Street
- Board will meet with the city assessor to determine the status of these properties
- Some addresses may be duplicates or remnants of prior acquisitions
Six properties on the assessment roll appear to belong to HCDPA but cannot be located in agency records. The board will work with the city assessor to determine whether these are valid parcels, duplicates, or remnants of prior acquisitions.
RFI timeline discussion
The board debated a timeline for releasing the RFI and receiving responses. Members considered the approaching holidays, the January reorganization meeting, and the need to complete the process before the board's composition changes.
Key points
- Initial proposal: questions due by December, full responses by December 18
- Board noted December 25 meeting date falls on Christmas; meeting would be rescheduled to December 18
- Members expressed concern that a December 18 deadline (27-28 days) might be too rushed
- Board decided on a 60-day timeline to account for the holidays
- Final timeline: questions due December 15, proposals due January 22
- February meeting will review proposals; deadline set before February to allow review time
- Questions about the RFI due December 15
- Proposals due January 22, 2026
- Proposals will be reviewed at the February meeting
RFI advertising and outreach
Attorney Chris outlined procedures for advertising the RFI. The board discussed how to distribute the RFI widely to generate interest.
Key points
- RFI will be posted as a notice on the HCDPA website
- Board members can send the notice to developers and other interested parties
- HCDPA will maintain a list of everyone who receives the RFI and everyone who inquires
- If the RFI is amended or the deadline changes, an addendum will be sent to everyone on the list
- Board members asked to share any developer contact lists they have
Resolution to release the RFI
The board voted to authorize the release of the RFI.
Key points
- Resolution to release the RFI was on the posted agenda
- Motion made and seconded
- Roll call vote: Morante yes, Smith yes, Joiner yes, Johnson yes (Morris absent)
- Resolution passed unanimously
The board authorized the release of the request for information on HCDPA-owned properties. The RFI will be posted on the HCDPA website and distributed to developers.
Draft budget approval
The board approved a draft budget. One edit was made to reflect a change in the city's contribution to the Hudson Tenants Fund.
Key points
- Draft budget included an edit reflecting a change in the city's contribution to HTF
- No questions or comments on the proposed budget
- Motion made, seconded, and passed unanimously
Certificate of deposit extension
Board members Dominic and Smith reported on extending the agency's certificate of deposit and transferring funds.
Key points
- CD extended to April 19, 2026
- $110,000 kept in the CD
- $95,000 transferred to the HTF general fund
Bill approvals and reconciliation
The board approved two bills after reviewing account reconciliations.
Key points
- Board members reviewed reconciliations before the meeting
- Two bills presented for payment
- Motion made, seconded, and passed unanimously
Hudson Tenants Fund update
A board member provided a brief update on the Hudson Tenants Fund.
Key points
- HTF minutes from the prior week's meeting are still being compiled
- The pro-housing grant was discussed at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday
- HTF will meet in December to discuss new plans and recruit new board members
- The grant is for zoning work
Public comment and adjournment
A member of the public offered to research the unlocated properties. The board adjourned.
Key points
- A member of the public with title search experience offered to research the unlocated properties at the county level
- Board agreed to share the parcel IDs after the meeting
- Motion to adjourn made, seconded, and passed
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