03-22-2022 Resolution No. 11955RESOLUTION NO. 11955
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN THE VICINITY OF
6613-25 PORTLAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is committed to providing a full range of housing choices
that meet residents’ needs at every stage of their lives and ensuring a healthy balance of housing
types that meets the needs of a diverse population with diverse needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is committed to partnering with organizations that best
serve its residents; and
WHEREAS, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (Beacon) is an affordable housing
developer focused on developing affordable, supportive homes for those with the lowest incomes;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is supportive of the mission of Beacon to provide stable,
supportive housing affordable to those with the lowest incomes; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield owns
land at 6613-25 Portland Avenue and where that land is guided for medium density residential
housing; and
WHEREAS, Beacon, has proposed to construct approximately 40 units of affordable,
supportive housing, to be located at 6613-25 Portland Avenue, Richfield, Minnesota (the
“Redevelopment”); and
WHEREAS, Beacon has presented a conceptual Redevelopment to the City Council and
has received support of the Council to move forward in the exploration of a specific Redevelopment
plan and application; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports the development
of affordable, supportive multifamily housing by Beacon in the vicinity of 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of March,
2022.
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kari Sinning, City Clerk