05-21 Regular HRA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 21, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:04 p.m.
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; Michael Howard; and Sue Sandahl
Present:
HRA Members Pat Elliott; and Erin Vrieze Daniels.
Absent:
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, Executive Director; John Stark, Community Development
Director; and Kate Aitchison, Housing Specialist.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HRA MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2018
M/Sandahl, S/Howard to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2018, Housing and
Redevelopment Authority regular meeting.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Howard to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Devich presented the consent agenda.
A. Consideration of the approval of a Right of Entry Agreement with NHH Companies, LLC for
the Cedar Point II properties owned by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. (S.R.
No. 13)
B. Consideration of the approval of Contracts for Sale of Buildings located at 6333 16th
Avenue, 6401 16th Avenue, and 6409 16th Avenue to NHH Companies, LLC. (S.R. No.
14)
C. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing the HRA to affirm the monetary
limits on statutory municipality tort liability. (S.R. No. 15)
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M/Howard, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar agenda.
Chair Supple supported the moving of the homes on 16th Avenue instead of tearing them
down.
Commissioner Sandahl asked for details about the size of the existing homes. Community
Development Director Stark provided more information.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEFERRED LOAN AT 6701 STEVENS
AVENUE.
Housing Specialist Aitchison presented Staff Report No. 16.
Sandahl asked whether the subordination policy has changed. Housing Specialist Aitchison
responded that the current subordination policy now does not allow for reverse mortgages.
M/Sandahl, S/Howard to approve the proposal made by the representatives of the Homeowner
of 6701 Stevens Avenue for the full forgiveness of a $23,095.68 Richfield Rehabilitation Deferred
Loan.
Motion carried 3-0.
Sandahl stated that the Title Company erred in this situation.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1430 E. 66TH STREET,
PENDING A FINDING OF CONSISTENCY BY THE RICHFIELD PLANNING
COMMISSION.
Community Development Director Stark presented Staff Report No. 17.
Executive Director Devich stated that it is a great opportunity for the city and for 66th Street
East.
Chair Supple asked for clarification on the Finding of Consistency of the Planning
Commission. Community Development Director Stark answered and explained the process.
M/Sandahl, S/ Howard to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property located
at 1430 E. 66th Street,pending a finding of consistency by the Richfield Planning Commission.
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Commissioner Howard stated his support for this action.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #6 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chair Supple asked if anything from the Minnesota legislative session will impact the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority.
Community Development Director Stark responded that he didn’t think anything that will
impact the HRA had occurred. He will follow up with information about Minnesota Housing’s legislative
efforts and if they would impact Richfield.
Commissioner Sandahl asked for an update on the Cedar Avenue tunnel funding and timeline.
Executive Director Devich stated that the City is trying to voluntarily purchase the Motel 6
property. There would be other mechanisms to acquire the property if the voluntary purchase is
unsuccessful.
Item #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Devich stated that there is a lot of interest in Richfield, with many building
permits being issued. There has been a lot of work preparing for this time, and it is now happening.
Commercial and residential developments are both coming in.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Howard that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 5/21/2018
Section 8 Checks: 129709-129795 $159,845.00
HRA Checks: 33441-33458 $21,010.70
$180,855.70
TOTAL
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:23 p.m.
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