10-16 Regular HRA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
, ,. ��, Regular Meeting
October 16, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:00 p.m.
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; Pat Elliott; Michael Howard; Doris Rubenstein; and
Present: Sue Sandahl.
Staff Present: John Stark, Community Development Director; and Kate Aitchison,
Housing Specialist.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HRA MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of the Regular Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting of September 16, 2017;
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMISSIONER DORIS RUBENSTEIN FOR 10
YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE HRA
Commissioner Rubenstein stated that serving on the HRA has been the most satisfying
committee-experience of her life. She offered her thanks to all the commissioners she has worked
with. Chair Supple presented Commissioner Rubenstein with a certificate and plaque.
Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Elliott, S/Howard to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Community Development Director Stark presented the consent calendar:
A. Consideration of the approval of a contract with S.R. Stevens Excavating, Inc. for the
demolition of 6839 Cedar Avenue (S.R. 40).
M/Rubenstein, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Commissioner Rubenstein asked about the long-term plan for the property. Community
Development Director Stark responded that ultimately the area will be redeveloped, but it will
remain vacant until a developer is found to pursue that area.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
REVISED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT WITH INLAND
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR THE CEDAR POINT SOUTH
REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
Community Development Director Stark presented Staff Report 41, outlining the changes
being requested to the contract for private development. Bob Cunningham of Inland Development
Partners, was available to answer questions.
Commissioner Howard asked if any substantial changes were being made. Community
Development Director Stark responded that one planned single-family home purchase was
removed from the agreement for budgeting reasons. Chair Supple expressed her appreciation for
the incorporation of affordable housing items, such as the prohibition against excluding Section 8
clientele and a 90-day notice of sale of the building. Chair Supple asked for clarification about the
TIF district. Community Development Director Stark explained the nuances of this specific TIF
district. Chair Supple asked for clarification on the MAC grant from 2002. Community Development
Director Stark explained that clarifying language was added to the contract to meet MAC
guidelines for sound attenuation. Chair Supple asked about the results of Hennepin County grants
that were previously applied for earlier in the year. Community Development Director Stark
answered that bids came in higher than the amount requested from Hennepin County.
M/Howard, S/Elliott, to approve a resolution authorizing a revised contract for private
development with Inland Development Partners for the Cedar Point South Redevelopment Area.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
INTERFUND LOAN FOR LAND COSTS AND OTHER QUALIFIED COSTS IN THE
PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 2017-1 HOUSING (THE
CHAMBERLAIN).
Community Development Director Stark presented Staff Report 42.
Commissioner Rubenstein asked about the sunset-period of August 2026. Community
Development Director Stark confirmed that she was correct.
M/Rubenstein, S/Sandahl to approve of a resolution authorizing an interfund loan for land
costs and other qualified costs in the proposed tax increment financing district 2017-1 housing (the
Chamberlain).
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Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Sandahl asked about the origins of the name 'The Chamberlain'. Bob
Cunningham, of Inland Development Partners, explained the meaning of the name 'The
Chamberlain'. He explained that the Art Commission will be involved in the public art that will be
part of the project.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT OF A HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FIRST TIME ADVANTAGE LOAN AT 7632
CHICAGO AVENUE TO VIKING HOME BUYERS, LLC.
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Housing Specialist Kate Aitchison presented Staff Report 43.
Commissioner Sandahl expressed her support the sale and the HRA's previous experience
assigning liens in similar situations.
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M/Sandahl, S/Howard to approve the assignment of a Housing and Redevelopment
Authority First Time Advantage Loan at 7632 Chicago Avenue to Viking Home Buyers, LLC.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chair Supple made note of success of the recent Renovation Celebration Home Tour, held
on October 7, 2017. Housing Specialist Kate Aitchison noted that over 350 people attended and
that the tour was well-received.
Item #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Development Director John Stark mentioned that he and Housing Manager,
Julie Urban, are working with developers for the Cedar Point II area, and hope to have at least 1
proposal ready by the end of the year. They also hope to communicate better with neighbors as
they move forward.
Commissioner Rubenstein asked if the city has any experience with the developers
interested in the project. Community Development Director John Stark responded that there are
some familiar names/developers interested in the site.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Elliott, that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 10/16/17
Section 8 Checks: 129141-129221 $142,709.74
HRA Checks: 32249-33293 $43,325.01
TOTAL $186,034.75
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:39 p.m.
Date Approved: November 20, 2017
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