04-15 HRA Regular
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
HRA Members Mary Supple, Chair; Pat Elliott; Maria Regan Gonzalez; and Sue Sandahl.
Present:
HRA Members Erin Vrieze Daniels.
Absent:
Staff Present: John Stark, Executive Director; Julie Urban, Housing Manager; and Kate
Aitchison, Housing Specialist.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE: (1) REGULAR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2019; (2) SPECIAL CONCURRENT CITY COUNCIL,
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORK
SESSION OF FEBRUARY 11, 2019; (3) REGULAR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019; AND (4) SPECIAL CONCURRENT CITY
COUNCIL, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2019.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Sandahl to approve the Regular Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting of January 15, 2019; Special concurrent City Council, Housing and
Redevelopment Authority, and Planning Commission work session of February 11, 2019; Regular
Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting of February 19, 2019; and Special concurrent City
Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Planning Commission meeting of March 26,
2019.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
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Executive Director Stark presented the Consent Calendar:
A. Consider the approval of a proposed adjustment of payment standard for the Section 8
Rent Assistance voucher program. (S.R. No. 14)
B. Consider the approval of a Right of Entry Agreement with Twin Cities Habitat for
Humanity for 6310 Irving Avenue. (S.R. No. 15)
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Item #4 CONTINUE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SALE OF 6310 IRVING
AVENUE TO TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. (S.R. NO. 16)
Housing Specialist Kate Aitchison presented Staff Report No. 16.
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez to continue the public hearing for the sale of 6310 Irving
Avenue to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to May 20, 2019.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICY WITH
REGARDS TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT SCATTERED-SITE
PROGRAMS. (S.R. NO. 17)
Housing Manager Julie Urban presented Staff Report No. 17.
M/Supple, S/Regan Gonzalez to adopt a revised Inclusionary Housing Policy, clarifying
language relating to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's scattered-site housing programs.
Commissioner Elliott asked for clarification on the calculation of TIF financing and net
present value for the broader Inclusionary Housing Policy. Executive Director Stark responded that
the city has been consistent in how it calculates TIF estimates, and that while the Inclusionary
Housing Policy is a new written policy, it has informally been the policy for the past 25 years.
Commissioner Elliot also asked for clarification on the formulas for contributions in lieu of
affordable housing, in redevelopment scenarios where there is not a housing component. Staff
explained the process that would occur in those scenarios, and how a contribution would be
brought forward to policymakers. The funds would be put into the Housing and Redevelopment
Fund, and any use of the funds would have to fall under the state statutes that guide those funds.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez stated her support for the revisions to the policy.
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Commissioner Sandahl and Chair Supple also stated their support for the revisions to the
policy.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chair Supple described the policymaker’s tour of the Chamberlain Apartments, which are
currently under construction. The building will include 15 accessible apartments. The tour also
provided information on sound attenuation standards.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez also stated her support and excitement for the project, and
hopes to see the apartments house families.
Chair Supple also stated that the developer plans to meet with the neighbors to discuss
concerns and next steps.
Commissioner Sandahl asked for details on the Citizen Planner Training to be held on May
7th. Executive Director Stark provided more information about the training session.
Item #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Stark provided an update on some of the projects that are under
development in the community:
The Chamberlain Apartments now has a live website, www.chamberlainapartments.com .
They are hoping to have models open in June 2019, and residents moving in by September 2019.
RF64, the project across from Target and Home Depot in the Cedar Point II development
area, is also working on launching a website and will soon be working with potential residents.
There have been some minor revisions to the townhome-portion of the project. It is likely that first
stage of construction will begin soon.
The Lyndale Gardens site is well-underway. The apartment-portion and townhome-portion
are both under construction. The TIF note should be issued soon, as construction-financing will
soon be completed. The summer concert series will be halted for the summer, as construction will
be happening this summer.
The City Garage South site, now titled Richfield Flats, will be holding an open house on
April 29th at their offices on 76th and Lyndale. Staff is working on a development agreement.
On Penn Avenue, staff applied for a grant from Hennepin County to study roadway
alternatives, and have moved on to the next round in the grant process.
The Lunds housing proposal will hold an open house on April 23rd at WLNC.
The Bumper to Bumper property has now officially been purchased by the City. The city is
working on abatement of the site, and will continue to work on the redevelopment of the parcel.
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Staff is also in contact with the owners of the HUB, who are still trying to find a grocery-
store anchor for the site and redevelopment. Executive Director Stark noted that it will be more of a
long-term project, with a lot of interface with the city.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked about the NOVO site on the west-side of Richfield.
Executive Director Stark stated that he understands they'll be submitting for permits in the next few
weeks.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 03/18/19
Section 8 Checks: 130537 - 130621 $169,849.26
HRA Checks: 33607 - 33615 $20,077.93
TOTAL $189,927.19
U.S. BANK 04/15/19
Section 8 Checks: 130622 - 130706 $162,549.84
HRA Checks: 33616 - 33635 $101,637.43
TOTAL $264,187.27
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:35 p.m.
Date Approved: May 20, 2019
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