101623 HRA minutes
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 16, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vrieze Daniels called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
HRA Members
Present:
Erin Vrieze Daniels, Chair; Mary Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary; John Young; and Gordon Hanson
HRA Members Absent
Staff Present:
Melissa Poehlman, Executive Director; Julie Urban, Assistant Community Development Director; Jan Youngquist, Economic Development Manager; and Dustin Leslie, City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
Chair Vrieze Daniels gave instructions on how to participate in the open forum. No one spoke.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chair Vrieze Daniels asked for a change to the 9/18 regular HRA minutes – she wanted “changes made to ‘loans,’ not ‘laws.’”
M/Supple, S/Hanson to approve the 1) minutes of the special Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting of August 21, 2023, and 2) the minutes of the regular Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting of September 18, 2023 with the change offered by Chair Vrieze Daniels.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #1
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Young, S/Hanson to approve the agenda.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #2
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Poehlman presented the Consent Calendar.
Consideration of Sub-Grant Agreements with Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative and Home Source, Inc. for a Low Income Housing Incentives Account Grant awarded to Woodlawn Terrace for affordable
homeownership opportunities (Staff Report #24).
M/Supple, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Carried: 5-0
ITEM #3
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #4
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICY.
Economic Development Manager Youngquist gave the report.
M/Supple, S/Young to approve a resolution approving the amended and restated Business Subsidy Policy.
Motion carried: 5-0
Commissioner Supple spoke about the discussions that occurred at the City Council meeting and the changes made to the policy.
ITEM #5
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 6326 14TH AVENUE SOUTH
AND THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT WITH NASADIR AHMED AND MOHAMED ISSE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX THROUGH THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM.
Assistant Director Urban gave the report and shared the site plan.
Commissioner Hayford Oleary stated he was concerned about the tire track driveway and the potential for damage to the yard around it. There was also a conversation about lot coverage.
Commissioner Hanson shared concerns with the dual track driveway and how it could impact the health and appearance of the lawn. He also asked if there would be a landscaping
plan for the property. A representative from the building company spoke to the Authority and talked about the planning process for the site and considerations for the trees in the yard.
Commissioner Young asked if it was a requirement for the buyers to occupy the house. Assistant Director Urban stated there were no restrictions, but the intent was for the residents
to live in the unit. Commissioner Young asked what would happen if the buyer did not have enough funds and if there was a deadline to start construction. Assistant Director Urban stated
there were financing options available and that the deadline was six months after closing.
Chair Vrieze Daniels opened the public hearing.
Todd Seigfried – 6332 14th Ave: Resident stated there were trees on this property that hang over the fence onto his property and wanted to know what would happen to them. The resident
also asked how the city ensured that all required steps in the process were met.
Dana Anderson – 6308 14th Ave: Resident had concerns about the process and requirements of those living in the unit – particularly how many people would be allowed to live in the unit
at one time.
There were no other speakers. M/Supple, S/Hanson to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 5-0
Assistant Director spoke about the processes and steps and stated both sides would be occupied and will meet all standard building codes.
Commissioner Supple stated that once completed, there would be a certificate of completion showing that are requirements were met. Assistant Director Urban concurred.
Chair Vrieze Daniels asked if a full driveway would need a variance. Assistant Director stated that was correct.
Executive Director Poehlman spoke regarding occupancy requirements and that there were occupancy standards already in city code.
M/Supple, S/Hayford Oleary to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of 6326 14th Avenue South to Nasadir Ahmed and Mohammed Isse; and authorize execution of a contract for private
development between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority with Nasadir Ahmed and Mohamed Isse for the redevelopment of 6236 14th Avenue South.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #6
HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Supple thanked those who opened up their homes for the Richfield Renovation Tour. She also spoke about Fire Prevention Week and reminded residents to check their smoke
detectors.
Chair Vrieze Daniels spoke about the Renovation Tour.
ITEM #7
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Poehlman spoke about the Renovation Tour and noted 350-400 people attended the event.
ITEM #8
CLAIMS
M/Hanson, S/Young_ that the following claims be approved:
U.S. BANK
10/16/2023
HRA Checks: #36948-36957
$39,597.78
Section 8 Checks: #135196-135277
$212,099.50
TOTAL
$251,697.28
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #9
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:41 p.m.
Date Approved: November 20, 2023
Erin Vrieze Daniels
HRA Chair
Dustin Leslie Melissa Poehlman
City Clerk Executive Director