Henning EDA to increase rent at Countryview
News | Published on March 21, 2023 at 5:13pm EDT | Author: henningmaster
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By Chad Koenen
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The Henning EDA approved a slight increase in rent at Countryview Apartments beginning as soon as April.
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday morning, which was delayed a day due to technical issues with Zoom, the Henning EDA approved increasing rent by $50 per month for single and two bedroom apartments. The rent for one bedroom apartments will be $615 a month and rent for two bedroom apartments will be $725 a month.
Rent has not been increased at the city-owned apartment building in approximately two years and became necessary to keep up with increases in things like utilities and maintenance.
After speaking with Utility Supervisor Ted Strand, Henning Mayor Robert Johnson said the utilities at the facility have went up approximately $20 per month alone. The additional increase will help to cover some of the maintenance at the building.
The rent will be increased when new people move into the building, or when leases come due.
In other news
• Approved not allowing open flames or incense at Countryview Apartments. A similar restriction was recently approved for Willow Creek based on a recommendation from the state fire marshal.
• Discussed a balance due for the Pilot Program for city-owned apartment buildings and Willow Creek.
• Approved the Henning EDA proposed budget for the general fund which showed general fund expenditures at $1,200 and revenue at $3,400.
• Discussed the 2024 Highway 108 project and need to host a meeting with downtown business owners and community coordinate when businesses may be closed. The EDA also discussed different options it can inform the public and businesses informed about potential closures throughout the project. According to discussions last week some businesses will lose access to the front of their building during portions of the highway construction process.