112023 HRA minutesHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 20, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vrieze Daniels called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
HRA Members Erin Vrieze Daniels, Chair; Mary Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary;
Present: 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.
Rod Sather — 63rd and Thomas: Residents spoke about short-term rentals and how they
needed to be addressed due to their impact on the local housing market.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
M/Hanson, S/Supple to approve the 1] minutes of the regular Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting of October 16, 2023.
Motion carried: 5-0
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ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the agenda.
Motion carried: 5-0
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ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Poehlman presented the Consent Calendar.
A. Consideration of a resolution approving an extension to the Grant Agreements with
Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative until December 31, 2024 (Staff Report #27).
B. Consider a resolution designating buildings formerly located at 7700 and 7730 Portland
Avenue South and the existing structure at 500 78th Street East as structurally
substandard within the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area (Staff Report #28).
C. Consider the approval of a resolution accepting contributions for the 2023 Tour of
Remodeled Homes (Staff Report #29).
Chair Vrieze Daniels removed item B from the consent calendar.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Hanson to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item
B which was pulled for further consideration.
Motion Carried: 5-0
ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
Executive Director Poehlman gave the report for item B.
Chair Vrieze Daniels asked which properties were owned by MnDOT. Executive
Director Poehlman stated only properties A & B were owned by MnDOT. Chair Vrieze
Daniels asked if there were plans to create a TIF district for the remnants of the
property. Executive Director Poehlman mentioned that would be a possible option.
Chair Vrieze Daniels asked why they were being asked to approve this item if the
buildings have already been demolished. Executive Director Poehlman stated it would
give staff redevelopment options. Rebecca Kirtz with Ehlers stated that by approving
this, it would preserve the ability to create a TIF district in the future because
substandard building findings would be needed. There was also a discussion about the
timeline of events.
M/Supple, S/Young to approve the resolution designating buildings formerly_
located at 7700 and 7730 Portland Avenue South and the existing structure at 700 78th
Street East as structurally substandard within the Richfield Redevelopment_Proiect
Area.
Motion Carried: 5-0
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CONSIDERATION OF A MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
ITEM #4 PLAN, TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 2018-1,
RF64, WITHDRAWING PARCELS FROM THE DISTRICT.
Assistant Director Urban gave the report.
Commissioner Supple asked what would happen if the city was not able to pay back the
funds. Assistant Director Urban stated there would be money in escrow which would be enough
to cover costs.
Commissioner Hayford Oleary and Assistant Director Urban spoke about the history of
purchases. Commissioner Hayford Oleary asked if costs were recovered in the original sale of
land. Assistant Director Urban stated the road project was able to cover the costs.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Young to adopt a resolution approving a modification to the Tax
Increment Financing Plan, Tax Increment Financing District 2018-1, RF64, and withdrawing
parcels from the District.
Motion Carried: 5-0
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND
ITEM #5 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
STATUS UPDATE.
Executive Director Poehlman introduced Rebecca Kirtz from Ehlers who gave the
presentation which included: an overview of the TIF management plan, findings, direct summary
of TIF districts, impacts of decertified districts, outstanding obligations, Best Buy project
overview, pooling opportunities, special legislation, affordable housing, compliance issues,
administrative expenses, and findings and recommendations.
Commissioner Young asked about the Emi project on 66'h. Executive Director Poehlman
gave a summary of the project and an update on its development.
Commissioner Supple and Chair Vrieze Daniels thanked the presenter for a thorough
presentation.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Hanson to accept the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Tax Increment Financing District report.
Motion Carried: 5-0
CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DANI,
ITEM #6 LAURA, AND MARIELA JIMENEZ RELATED TO THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1430 66TH
STREET EAST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BAKERY AND DELI.
Economic Development Manager Youngquist gave the report.
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Commissioner Young asked how City -owned parcels were marketed to the public.
Economic Development Manager Youngquist spoke about the city's development process.
Commissioner Young asked if there was any other interest in the parcel. Executive Director
Poehlman stated there was other interest in the parcel, but this proposal was more in line with
the Comprehensive Plan.
M/Supple, S/ Young to approve the memorandum of understanding with Dani, Laura,
and Mariela Jimenez.
Motion Carried: 5-0
ITEM #7 CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LYNDALE
GARDENS, LLC.
Economic Development Manager Youngquist gave the report.
Commissioner Young asked when a developer is chosen if the HRA would make final
approval on using them for the development. Economic Development Manager Youngquist
stated that was correct. Commissioner Young also asked about the cost of the building and if
the contributions would cover it. Youngquist spoke about the costs involved in the project.
Commissioner Young asked why a mixed -use property was not being considered for this
parcel. Economic Development Manager Youngquist spoke about a proposal that was a mix of
housing and commercial development, but parking became an issue. There were also visibility
issues with the lake and amphitheater.
M/Gordon, S/Young to approve the memorandum of understanding with Lyndale
Gardens, LLC.
Motion Carried: 5-0
ITEM #8 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Supple spoke about the new business bulletin newsletter.
Chair Vrieze Daniels spoke about the potential opening on the HRA/EDA and
encouraged people to apply.
ITEM #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
No report.
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ITEM #8 CLAIMS
M/Hanson, S/Supple that the following claims be approved:
U.S. BANK 11/20/2023
HRA Checks: #36958-36974 $103,534.37
Section 8 Checks: #135278-135353 $196,566.19
TOTAL $300,100.56
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:32 p.m.
Date Approved: December 18, 2023
Dustin Leslie
City Clerk
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Gordon Hanson
HRA Acting Chair
Melissa Poehlman
Executive Director