02-19 HRA Regular
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 19, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Supple at 7:03 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
HRA Members Present: Mary Supple, Chair; Maria Regan Gonzalez; and Sue Sandahl;
HRA Members Absent: Pat Elliott and Erin Vrieze Daniels.
Staff Present: John Stark, Executive Director; Melissa Poehlman, Community
Development Assistant Director; Julie Urban, Housing Manager; Kate
Aitchison, Housing Specialist.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2019.
This item has been postponed until March, 2019.
Item #1 2018 HRA/EDA YEAR IN REVIEW
Executive Director Stark John Stark explained that due to technical difficulties, the Year in
Review will take place with the overhead projector instead of via computer.
Community Development Assistant Director Melissa Poehlman, Housing Manager Julie
Urban and Housing Specialist Kate Aitchison presented the 2018 HRA/EDA Year in Review.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez commended the presentation and staff of HRA/EDA for all
the work that has been done. She encouraged staff to market this presentation to help residents
understand all the things offered by the city.
Commissioner Sandahl agreed with Commissioner Regan Gonzalez and asked how many
staff are administering the program. Staff stated that there are eight positions covering these
programs.
Chair Supple agreed with previous statements, and stated her excitement and support for
the Apartment Remodeling loan and programs, the First Time Homebuyer program, and Home
Energy Squad Enhanced program.
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Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked about the timing for funds available for the First
Time Homebuyer. Staff responded that funds can be extended or repurposed for other CDBG-
funded programming.
Item #2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Stark presented the Consent Calendar:
A. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution approving an Assumption Agreement that
assigns certain rights and responsibilities related to the construction of 30 for-sale
condominiums at the former Lyndale Garden Center site to Lakeside at Lyndale
Gardens LLC. (S.R. No. 11)
RESOLUTION NO. 1327
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT WITH
LYNDALE GARDENS, LLC AND LAKESIDE AT LYNDALE GARDENS
LLC
B. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution approving an Assignment and Assumption
Agreement (Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment) to Woodlake
Centre MOB, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and authorize the Executive
Director to execute an updated Estoppel Certificate. (S.R. No. 12)
RESOLUTION NO. 1328
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
AGREEMENT (AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT)
Commissioner Sandahl asked for clarification on which building this was for. Staff
responded.
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez, to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATION OF THE HRA-OWNED PROPERTY AT 6412
BLOOMINGTON AVENUE S TO EITHER THE AFFORDABLE
NEW HOME PROGRAM OR THE MARKET-RATE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED
PROGRAM. (S.R. NO. 13)
Chair Supple requested that commissioners discuss their thoughts prior to making any
motions for this item.
Executive Director Stark offered some thoughts about this topic.
Housing Specialist Kate Aitchison presented Staff Report No. 13.
Chair Supple asked for clarification about the 20% ratio for single-family scattered site
homes, versus multi-family developments. Executive Director Stark confirmed that the current
discussion is only related to scattered-site single family homes developed under the New Home or
Richfield Rediscovered programs. Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked for clarification about the
programs included under this policy. Staff responded. Housing Manager Urban provided some
context for how these programs have been administered over the years, in varying housing
markets.
Commissioner Sandahl asked if we have a way to know how many Richfield residents are
waiting for opportuntieis under the Richfield Rediscovered program. Staff responded that only
anecdotal evidence is available that suggests quite a few residents are interested.
Commissioner Sandahl asked for clarification on the statistic that 96% of Richfield homes
were affordable. Executive Director Stark stated he had looked this up, and that yes, it was
affordable at 80% Area Median Income. Housing Manager Urban clarified that these were numbers
from 2013.
Commissioner Sandahl stated that she considers Richfield to be affordable compared to
similar communities, but does agree that spending significant funds for one property is probably
not responsible. She stated her support for more “move-up” housing as well. She stated her
support for allocating this property for the Richfield Rediscovered program. She suggested saving
the larger conversation for a time when all the commissioners are present.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez agreed that the property at 6412 Bloomington should be
allocated to the Richfield Rediscovered program, and stated that she believes that including
substantially rehabilitated homes meets the goals and purposes of our New Home Program and
should be included in the Inclusionary Housing Policy.
Chair Supple stated her agreement that including the substantially rehabilitated homes
would be worth including in the Inclusionary Housing Policy. She also stated her support for the
home at 6412 Bloomington for the Richfield Rediscovered program.
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez to allocate the HRA-owned property at 6412 Bloomington
Avenue South to the Richfield Rediscovered (market rate) Program.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez added that other opportunities will come up during the 3-
year period that will also help make sure the 20% ratio of affordability is met.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Item #6 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Sandahl commended staff for all the hard work that was displayed during the
2019 Year in Review report.
Item #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Stark stated that there will be an upcoming tour of the Chamberlain
Apartment complex, which is currently under construction.
He also stated that on February 26, 2019 the City Council will hear the 2019 allocation of
Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG), which overlap with the HRA.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 02/18/19
Section 8 Checks: 130454 - 130536 $168,564.94
HRA Checks: 33591 - 33606 $47,178.58
TOTAL $215,743.52
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:03 p.m.
Date Approved: April 15, 2019
Mary B. Su �le
HRA Chair
ate Aitchison JO, St.
Housing Specialist 'f'ecut e Director