081715CompleteAgenda CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER
6700 PORTLAND AVENUE
REGULAR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to order
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular HRA Meeting of July 20, 2015
2. HRA approval of the agenda
3. Consideration of the resolutions approving the 2016 Proposed HRA budget and tax
levy and the 2015 Revised HRA budget
Staff Report No. 25
Notes
4. HRA discussion items
Notes:
5. Executive Director Report
Notes:
6. Claims and Payroll
Adjournment
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
J u ly 20, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting �rvas called to order by Chair Supple at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; David Gepner; and Pat Elliott.
Present:
HRA Members Doris Rubenstein and Debbie Goettel.
Absent:
Staff Present: Karen Barton, Acting Executive Director.
Item #1 APROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HRA MEETING OF JUNE 15,
2015
M/Elliott, S/Gepner to approve the minutes.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Gepner, S/Elliott to approve the aqenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #3 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
6310 IRVING AVENUE TO THE GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING
CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-�AM{LY HOME
THROUGH THE NEW HOME PROGRAM S.R. NO. 22
Acting Executive Director Barton reviewed Staff Report No. 22.
Eden Spencer, GHMC representative, was available for any questions.
M/Gepner, S/Elliott to close the public hearinq.
Motion carried 3-0.
HRA Meeting -2- July 20,2015
Commissioner Elliott questioned who pays the property taxes on this property since it is
being sold to Homes Within Reach and also the projected appraised value of the home.
Ms. Spencer described how the taxes are figured and who is responsible for the payments.
She also stated that a similar house was built at 7316 Clinton Avenue with an appraised value of
$245,000.
Commissioners Elliott & Gepner complimented the design of the home and how well it fits
the lot size and the neighborhood.
M/Supple, S/Elliott that the followina resolution be approved:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1206
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6310 IRVING AVENUE TO THE GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING CORPORATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1206.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL OF
THE PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT TEAM, BOISCLAIR CORPORATION, FOR
THE CEDAR POINT HOUSING AREA REDEVELOPMENT S.R. NO. 23
Acting Executive Director Barton reviewed Staff Report No. 23.
Lori Boisclair, President of Boisclair Corporation, was available for questions.
Commissioner Gepner questioned if any changes have been made to the proposal since the
last meeting in May.
Acting Executive Director Barton responded that some refinements have made to the initial
plan that was submitted.
Ms. Boisclair discussed meeting with City staff in Community Development and.Public
Works, surveys conducted by third party agencies and the initial neighborhood public comments
have resulted in some changes to the initial plan. She also discussed the tentative development
schedule.
Commissioner Elliott inquired as to how they plan to meet with the neighborhood
Ms. Boisclair stated that they plan to have more open forum meetings where graphics are
presented to the neighborhood. She continued that it is a good chance to meet and greet the
residents and find out the current characteristics and demographics of the neighborhood and find
out what they would like to see with the development.
Chair Supple stated she appreciated the developer looking to make this as easy as possible
on the neighborhood.
M/Elliott, S/Gepner to approve the acceptance of the preliminarv proposal of the preferred
development team Boisclair Corporation for the Cedar Point Housinq Area redevelopment.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF A MARKET RATE HOUSING POLICY TO ASSIST IN
GUIDING FUTURE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD S.R. NO. 24
HRA Meeting -3- July 20,2015
Acting Executive Director Barton reviewed Staff Report No. 24.
Commissioner Elliott stated that in paragraph two of the policy it states that the preference is
to have projects limited to no more than four stories, however the latest plans for the Lyndale
Gardens pro�ect is six stories. He discussed the possibility of adding a caveat to the policy stating it
is subject to consideration and deviation. Commissioner Elliott continued that his concern is to set a
precedent of not following the guidelines immediately after approving this policy.
Acting Executive Director Barton responded that this policy is meant to be used as a guide
as to what needs and concerns should be taken into consideration when a new project comes to
#he table.
Chair Supple liked that this policy does touch on geographic dispersal of affordable and
senior housing. As long as it is consistent then there shouldn't be a concentration of any one type of
housing in the city.
Commissioner Gepner asked if this policy is similar to other communities.
Acting Executive Director Barton responded that these guidelines are similar to other
communities but the Housing Visioning Task Force worked hard to address the City's needs and
concerns so that it is unique to Richfield.
M/Gepner, S/Elliott to approve a Market Rate Housinq Policv to assist in quidina future multi-
familv housinq developments in the Citv of Richfield.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #6 HRA DISC.USSION ITEMS
Commissioner Gepner questioned if any of the developers who were not chosen for the
Cedar Point Housing Area Redevelopment project have made any inquiries regarding other parcels
available in the city.
Acting Executive Director Barton responded that several developers are looking at other
areas available for redevelopment in the city.
Item #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
No report.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Elliott, S/Gepner that the followina claims and pavrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 07/20/15
Section 8 Checks: 126856-126939 158,048.37
HRA Checks: 32338-32372 $ 44,120.15
TOTAL $ 202,165.52
Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:33 p.m.
HRA Meeting -4- July 20,2015
Date Approved: August 17, 2015
� Mary B. Supple
HRA Chair
Karen Barton Karen Barton
Acting City Clerk Acting Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM# �
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STAFF REPORT
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AUTHORITY MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2015
REPORT PREPARED BY: CHRIS REGIS, FINANCE MANAGER
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REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: �
ITEM FOR HRA CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of resolutions approving proposed property tax levy for payable 2016 for
certification to Hennepin Count .
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt the attached resolutions approving the 2016
Proposed Housing and Redevelopment Authority Budget and Tax
Levy and 2015 Revised Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Bud et.
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The bylaws of the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) require
that an annual budget be submitted to the HRA Commissioners for approval.
Accordingly, the 2016 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy and 2015 Revised Budget
are presented for approval.
In addition, Minnesota State Statutes require adoption of a preliminary tax levy from
each taxing authority. The proposed tax levy must be certified to the Hennepin
County Auditor by September 15, 2015. Any amendments to the proposed budget,
which would increase the property tax levy, must be made prior to September 15,
2015. No increases in the tax levy are permissible after that date, only reductions.
Final certification of the HRA tax levy is part of the City's budget process.
The tax levy as proposed is the maximum levy established by law and represents
an 8.64% increase from the previous year's levy.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. BACKGROUND
• N/A
B. POLICY
• Minnesota Statutes require adoption of a preliminary levy from each
taxing authority.
• The budget and accompanying proposed levy for 2016 are ready for
consideration.
• Even though a public hearing for the HRA tax levy is not required by
State Statute, this does not preclude the HRA from opening this item
up for public discussion if the HRA desires to do so.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• As required by State Statutes, each taxing authority must certify its
proposed tax levy for the payable year 2016 to the County Auditor on
or before September 15, 2015.
D. FINANCIAL
• The Proposed 2016 HRA levy represents an 8.64% increase from the
previous year's levy. This equates to a $39,650 increase.
• The levy as proposed is for the maximum levy established by law of
the .0185% of the City's total taxable market value net of the market
value exclusion.
E. LEGAL
� • N/A
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S�
• The HRA could adopt a preliminary levy less than the one proposed herein.
However, that would not provide for programs that are recommended in the
2016 Proposed/2015 Revised budget.
V. ATTACHMENTS �
• Resolution Approving Proposed 2016 Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Budget and Certifying the 2016 Tax Levy
� • Resolution Authorizing Revision of the 2015 Budget of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of Richfield
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• N/A .
HRA RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED 2016 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE 2016 TAX LEVY
BE iT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
Section 1. The budget for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
General Fund of Richfield for the year 2016 in the amount of
$457,550 is hereby ratified.
Section 2. The estimated gross revenue of the Housing and Redevelopment `
� Authority General Fund of Richfield from all sources, including
general ad valorem tax levies as hereinafter set forth for the year
2015, and as the same are more fully detailed in the Executive
Director's official copy of the budget for the year 2016, in the
amount of$510,610 is hereby approved.
Section 3. There is hereby levied upon all taxable property in the City of
Richfield an ad valorem tax in 2015, payable in 2016 for the
following purposes:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority $508,759
Section 4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the County
Auditor.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Richfield, Minnesota this 17th day of August, 2015.
Mary B. Supple, Chair
ATTEST:
Doris Rubenstein, Secretary
HRA RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE 2015 BUDGET OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1188 appropriated funds for personal services and
other expenses and capital outlay for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the
year 2015, and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director has requested a revision of the 2015 budget as
detailed in the 2016 budget document.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
Section 1. That the 2015 appropriation for the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority General Fund is revised as follows:
$4,560 decrease
Section 2. Estimated 2015 gross revenue of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority General Fund from all sources, as the same is more fully
detailed in the Executive Director's official copy of the 2016 budget
document, are hereby revised as follows:
$7,330 decrease
Section 3. That the Executive Director bring into effect the provisions of this �
resolution.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Richfield, Minnesota this 17th day of August, 2015. .
Mary B. Supple, Chair
ATTEST:
Doris Rubenstein, Secretary