111824 HRA MinutesHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 18, 2024
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 B. Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary; Gordon Hanson;
Present: John Young.
HRA Members Absent:
Staff Present: Melissa Poehlman, Executive Director; Hilary Lovelace, Housing Specialist; Mark
McKinley, Administrative Assistant.
OPEN FORUM
Chair Vrieze Daniels noted the process of remote Open Forum participation has changed. Executive
Director Poehlman explained remote participation can be requested by calling ahead with details provided
after the participant contacts Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) staff person via phone call or
through the website. No residents participated in the Open Forum public comment opportunity.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION: made by Hanson, seconded by Young to approve the minutes of the regular Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Minutes from October 21, 2024.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Young to approve the agenda.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Poehlman presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider the approval of a resolution accepting contributions for the 2024 Tour of Remodeled
Homes. (Staff Report No. 21)
B. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution of the First Amendment to the Declaration of
Covenants, Restrictions, and Easements between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and
Brixmor for the property at 140 — 66th Street West. (Staff Report No. 22)
C. Consideration of the updated Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority Administrative Plan
to conform with the new Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act final ruling under the
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. (Staff Report No. 23)
MOTION: made by Young, seconded by Supple to approve the consent calendar items 2A-C.
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF A HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOAN
FORGIVENESS POLICY
Housing Specialist Lovelace presented a report highlighting changes from the previous year, noting an
increase in requests for assistance and explained the loan forgiveness policy excludes loans with automatic
forgiveness. Commissioner Hayford Oleary asked for clarification on language regarding HRA mortgages
for deceased borrowers, with Housing Specialist Lovelace explaining a rise in dispossession requests from
heirs, particularly in reverse mortgage cases.
Executive Director Poehlman discussed the loan forgiveness policy's approval process. Commissioner
Supple expressed support and inquired about handling forgivable loans and balances, with Executive
Director Poehlman explaining that pro -rated forgiveness is provided when balances cannot be paid.
Commissioner Hanson and Chair Vrieze Daniels supported the policy, with Poehiman agreeing to provide
an annual report on new loans forgiven.
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Hanson to adopt a resolution approving the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Loan Forgiveness Policy.
Motion carried: 5-0
Commissioner Hayford Oleary sought clarification regarding subsidies being granted for unrelated financial
hardships. Executive Director Poehlman assured the policy would apply only to clear cases, and noted any
questionable cases would be reviewed by the HRA Commission. Commissioner Hayford Oleary thanked
Poehlman for the explanation and confirmed his support for the policy.
ITEM #S HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chair Vrieze Daniels thanked staff for the work done related to the 2024 Tour of Remodeled Homes.
ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Poehlman referenced a memo related to the city's decision regarding CDBG funds.
ITEM #7 CLAIMS
MOTION: made by Young, seconded by Hayford Oleary to approve the following claims:
HRA Checks: #37145 — 37163 $19.332.31
Section 8 Checks: #136251 - 136326 $205,541.64
TOTAL $224.873.95
Motion carried: 5-0
IITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:15 p.m.
Date Approved: December 16, 2024
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Administrative Assistant
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Executive Director