11-21-16 Regular HRACALL TO ORDER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2016
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:OOPM.
ATTENDANCE
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; Pat Elliott; Debbie Goettel; David Gepner; and
Present: Doris Rubenstein
Staff Present: John Stark, Acting Executive Director/Director of Community
Development; Karen Barton, Assistant Director of Community
Development; Kate Aitchison, Housing Specialist/Acting City Clerk
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HRA MEETING OF OCTOBER
17, 2016
2016.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott, to approve the minutes of the Regular HRA Meeting of October 17,
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Rubenstein, S/Elliott, to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of a resolution accepting contributions for the 2016 Tour of Remodeled
Homes. S.R. No. 31
RESOLUTION NO. 1239
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT DONATIONS
FROM THE LISTED BUSINESSES FOR DESIGNATED USES
This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1239
HRA Meeting -2- November 21, 2016
B. Consideration of a resolution to acquire redevelopment property from the City of
Richfield. S.R. No. 32
RESOLUTION NO. 1240
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1240.
M/Goettel, S/Rubenstein to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
Item #4 AUTHORITY AND MESABA CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER CITY GARAGE PROPERTY AT 211 WEST
76TH STREET/7644 PILLSBURY AVENUE
Assistant Community Development Director Karen Barton presented Staff Report No. 33.
Commissioner Rubenstein questioned the name of Avinity as the developer for the property
as she did not remember that name being used before. Community Development Director Stark
stated that Twin City Christian Homes has changed their name to Avinity and assured to the
commissioners that the management has not changed.
Commissioner Elliott posed a question as to what role Mesaba plays into this development
and the transfer of ownership to Avinity. Assistant Community Development Director Barton
passed the question on to a representative from Mesaba, Bo Nickoloff, who stated that Mesaba is
currently in a partnership with Avinity would like to own the development eventually; however
Mesaba will own the property throughout the construction.
Commissioner Goettel wanted to know more information about the delay in the MPCA
approvals. Mr. Nickoloff stated that the Phase II that the city conducted in 2008 had expired but
they performed a different study which concluded to the same results. Chair Supple asked if all the
requirements for the MPCA were met; Mr. Nickoloff stated that they were completed and therefore
they are asking for the extension for the financing portion once more.
Commissioner Gepner asked questions regarding what Mesaba does and there was more
discussion between Community Development Director Stark and Commissioner Elliott regarding
the concern of the ownership and management.
M/Goettel, S/Rubenstein to approve the following resolution:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1241
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT
TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
WITH MESABA CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1241.
HRA Meeting -3- November 21, 2016
CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE SECONDARY MORTGAGE RELATING TO
Item #5 THE PURCHASE OF A HOME RECENTLY REMODELED UNDER THE NEW
HOME PROGRAM AT 7305 17TH AVENUE, PENDING FINAL ATTORNEY
APPROVAL
Assistant Community Development Director Karen Barton presented Staff Report No. 34.
Before and after photos were shown of the house and Chair Supple asked if the house
renovation has already been fully completed which it has and the house is on the market with a
market value of $215,000 which is what the house renovation and acquisition cost.
M/Rubenstein, S/Goettel to approve the consideration of the terms of a community
development block grant homebuyer assistance secondary mortgage relating to the purchase of a
home recently remodeled under the new home program at 7305 17th Avenue, pending final attorney
approval
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Reschedule Jan. & Feb. 2017 HRA Meetings due to Holidays (1/16 to 1/17;
2/20 to 2/21)
M/Goettel, S/Elliot to approve the rescheduling of January and February HRA Meetings
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Goettel shared her knowledge of the County's new efforts to buy and
convert affordable housing units, such as Season's Park, and would like to extend her efforts in her
new role as Hennepin County Commissioner to help those here in Richfield. Commissioner Elliott
expressed concern as to the management of those buildings and would much prefer a non-profit
organization.
Item #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Acting Executive Director Stark stated that the Regular HRA Meeting of December 19, 2016
might end up being a very brief meeting due to a farewell party for the Mayor and Council Member
Fitzhenry.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Goettel, S/Elliott, that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK
10/17/16
Section 8 Checks: 128176 — 128266
$ 177,755.48
HRA Checks: 32876 - 32907
47,725.21
TOTAL
$ 225,480.69
HRA Meeting -4- November 21, 2016
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 1 ADDED TO AGENDA: GOOD AND WELFARE
Commissioner Rubenstein congratulated Mayor Goettel on her election to the Hennepin
County Board as the Hennepin County Commissioner and Council Member Elliot on his re-
election.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:33 p.m.
Date Approved: December 19, 2016
/S/ /rate Alrckay
Kate Aitchison
Acting City Clerk