03-21-2022 HRA Regular
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
Held via WebEx
March 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:00 p.m. via WebEx.
HRA Members
Mary Supple, Chair; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Erin Vrieze Daniels; and Lee
Present:
Ohnesorge
HRA Members
None
Absent:
Staff Present:
Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director; Julie Urban,
Assistant Community Development Director; Kate Aitchison, Housing
Specialist; LaTonia DuBois, Administrative Assistant; Jane Skov, IT
Manager; and Kari Sinning, City Clerk.
Others Present:
Chad Dipman, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
CONSIDER A ONE-TIME ADJUSTMENT TO THE TERM EXPIRATION DATE OF
COMMISSIONER VRIEZE DANIELS TO ACCOUNT FOR BYLAW MODIFICATIONS (STAFF
REPORT NO. 10)
Community Development Director Poehlman read aloud Staff Report No. 10.
M/Supple, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve a revision to the current term limit of
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels, setting her term to expire upon her reappointment or the
appointment of a new Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commissioner, whichever comes
first, but not to exceed November 20, 2022.
City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion carried 3-0.
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OPEN FORUM
Chair Supple provided instructions to call in for the open forum.
Lisa Caldwell, 6301 Quinwood Lane N of Maple Grove, called on behalf of Sylvia Jesse and
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explained the health concerns that Sylvia has had during previous construction along 66 street
and how future construction would affect her as well.
Sylvia Jesse, 6612 Logan Ave S, stated her concerns about the property being built next to
her house that would affect her health.
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Tyler Olson, 1806 W 66St, commented support for the Habitat for Humanity house being
built containing accommodations made for the neighborhood.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Vrieze Daniels to approve the minutes of the regular Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting of February 23, 2022 and the Concurrent City Council, Housing
and Redevelopment Authority, and Planning Commission Work Session of March 8, 2022.
City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Vrieze Daniels: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion carried 4-0
2021 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND ECONOMIC
ITEM #1
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY YEAR IN REVIEW
Community Development Director Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director
Urban, and Housing Specialist Aitchison gave a brief presentation that described the good work that
the HRA/EDA and staff have completed during the last year:
504 households in the City served
Redevelopment for rental housing and owner-occupied housing; projects in progress
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such as Benefactor Brewing and the property at 1600 E 78 St; and challenges of
supply chain issues for redevelopment properties
Business assistance grants to help displaced businesses relocate and to help
businesses improve their businesses
Affordable housing priorities that were addressed including Wood Lawn Terrace
Rental housing programs including remodeling loans, Section 8, and the
Kids@Home.
Programs for homeowners such as the First Time Homebuyer, Richfield
Rediscovered, Transformation Home Loans, and Deferred Loans.
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Thanked the staff that retired or moved on during the last year and also thanked the
current staff in the department.
Chair Supple thanked staff for the presentation and the work that they have done. She also
stated that she learned new things about the first time home buyers programs and how they help
people.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels loved the compilation of all the good works and appreciated
all the hard work that staff has done to provide a wide variety programs to the community.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez expressed gratitude that Richfield has programs that help
the community find affordable housing and change the lives of families for the better. Words could
not express how thankful Commissioner Regan Gonzalez was for staff’s work on these programs.
ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Vrieze Daniels, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the agenda.
City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Vrieze Daniels: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion carried 4-0
ITEM #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Community Development Director Poehlman presented the Consent Calendar:
A. Consider a resolution of support for the development of affordable, supportive housing
for people with the lowest incomes on property located at 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
(Staff Report No. 11)
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1425
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN THE
VICINITY OF 6613-25 PORTLAND AVENUE
B. Consider the approval of an amendment to Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Resolution No. 1371 to identify the source of funds for the interfund loan for Tax
Increment Financing District 2020-1 (Henley II) as the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority's General Fund. (Staff Report No. 12)
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1371 – AMENDED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERNAL LOAN FOR ADVANCE
OF CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2020-1 TAX
INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT: HENLEY II
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M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Vrieze Daniels to approve the Consent Calendar.
Chair Supple expressed excitement for item A as it was just brought to a work session and
is glad to see the project moving forward.
City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Vrieze Daniels: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion Carried 4-0
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
ITEM #4
CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF 6600 LOGANAVENUE SOUTH TO TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY AND THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE
ITEM #5
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME.
(STAFF REPORT NO. 13)
Housing Specialist Aitchison presented Staff Report No. 13.
Chair Supple asked if Habitat for Humanity would be able to install charcoal filters into
Sylvia Jesse’s home to help with filtration. Chad Dipman from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
stated that he would have to do more research and that they might have to have independent
standalone filtering devices that would help if the HEPA filters do not fit into the neighbor’s furnace
air filter.
Chair Supple opened the public hearing.
Linda Wilkins, 6645 Logan Ave, introduced Vicki Forsland, 6624 Morgan Ave, who asked
about who would be moving into the property and how much the house would be sold for and also
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asked about the property on 66 and Newton.
Sylvia Jesse, 6612 Logan Ave, shared information about the filters she would need for her
house and asked if a temporary additional screen or something close to that could be installed on
her screened in porch to help with the air filtration. She also asked about the dryer vent of the
house being placed in a different location on the house and if the lot could be used for a park
instead of a house.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Vrieze Daniels to close the public hearing.
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City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Vrieze Daniels: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion Carried 4-0
Housing Specialist Aitchison stated that the house has not been matched with a family and
explained the house would be sold with the affordability of the household for the matched family
and additional funds are through the state and county to meet the end market value of the home.
She stated that it is a conventional loan process and the property taxes are paid. She also stated
that the City did not pay for the property as they were given by the County and the City would be
gaining a sustainable and accessible home which Richfield does not have a lot of. She mentioned
that Newton Ave lot would be sold through the Richfield Rediscovered program of which the
neighbors would be notified. The construction would be begin around late May or early June which
would allow for time for more conversation between the neighbors.
Chair Supple clarified that Habitat for Humanity will work together with the resident to make
sure that filtering happens of which Housing Specialist Aitchison agreed. Chad Dipman stated his
commitment to address the concerns that the resident has regarding her health the best that they
can and will meet with the resident to talk about ideas.
Commissioner Ohnesorge shared a conversation that was had with Sylvia Jesse and the
possibility of arborvitaes being added to her property for natural filtration. Chad Dipman stated that
the current landscaping on the property may have to be moved for construction but will advocate to
leave as much of the landscaping as possible. He also would be hesitant to add anything during
construction since new shrubbery can be difficult to maintain.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked about the dryer venting. Chad Dipman stated that
they will ask the HVAC contractor to try to move the vent to the north side of the house.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez also brought up the question of using the lot for a park. Housing
Specialist Aitchison stated that the lots were designated as remnant lots for housing to help
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replace some of the housing that was lost during 66 Street construction.
Chair Supple asked that if the dryer vent is unable to be moved that there would be
conversations between the neighbors to help mitigate the problem. Chad Dipman stated that it
would be difficult to mitigate every fume that might emanate from the house or vehicles but hopes
that there would be continued conversation and ideas that would help.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Vrieze Daniels to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of 6600
Logan Avenue South to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and approve a Contract for Private
Development with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for the construction of a single family home.
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1426
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6600 LOGAN AVENUE SOUTH TO TWIN CITIES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT
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Commissioner Vrieze Daniels shared her excitement for a Habitat for Humanity house
being built upon this lot as she lives across from it and appreciated staff and Habitat for Humanity
addressing concerns of the neighbors.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez thanked the neighbors for their input and requested that
Habitat for Humanity continue to work with the neighbors throughout this project.
Chair Supple shared her appreciation for everyone working together to make this
successful for everyone involved.
City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Vrieze Daniels: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion Carried 4-0
ITEM #6 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
ITEM #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Development Director Poehlman did not have anything to report.
ITEM #8 CLAIMS
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Vrieze Daniels that the following claims be approved:
U.S. BANK 3/21/2022
Section 8 Checks: 133630 – 133710 $178,839.40
HRA Checks: 34153 – 34172 $35,057.07
$213,896.47
TOTAL
City Clerk Sinning took roll call vote:
Supple: AYE
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Vrieze Daniels: AYE
Ohnesorge: AYE
Motion carried 4-0
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Item #9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:36 p.m.
Date Approved: April 18, 2022
Erin Vrieze Daniels
HRA Vice Chair
Kari Sinning Julie Urban
City Clerk Acting Executive Director