Benson Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

The Benson Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is a public corporation empowered to undertake certain types of redevelopment projects and low rent housing assitance programs pursuant to the provisions of the M.S.A. 469.001 thru 469.047. These projects may include such activities as planning, acquisition, demolition, clearance, rehabilitation and construction for the purpose of providing decent, safe and sanitary housing for persons of low and moderate income and the improvement and restoration of stagnant, undeveloped land.

The HRA meets the second Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1410 Kansas Avenue.

HRA Members:

  • Sue Fitz
  • Roxy Lewis
  • Jack Wagner
  • Gary Landmark

Michelle Bouta, HRA Director, oversees the HRA Board and activities at Parkview Manor and Westwood Manor.