03-17-25 HRA MinutesHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vrieze Daniels called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
HRA Members Erin Vrieze Daniels, Chair; Mary Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary; Gordon Hanson;
Present: John Young
HRA Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Melissa Poehlman, Executive Director; Julie Urban, Assistant Community
Development Director; Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk
Chair Vrieze Daniels noted consideration of officers for the Richfield Housing Redevelopment Authority for
2025. Chair Vrieze Daniels noted in 2024 Commissioner Vrieze Daniels was Chair, Commissioner Hanson
was Vice Chair, and Commissioner Hayford Oleary was Secretary. The following commissioners were
nominated for the 2025 Housing and Redevelopment Authority officers:
Commissioner Hayford Oleary nominated Commission Chair Vrieze Daniels for Chair for 2025.
MOTION: made by Hayford Oleary, seconded by Supple.
Motion carried: 5-0
Commissioner Supple nominated Commission Vice Chair Hanson for Vice Chair for 2025.
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Young.
Motion carried: 5-0
Commissioner Young nominated Commissioner Hayford Oleary for Secretary for 2025.
MOTION: made by Young, seconded by Vrieze Daniels.
Motion carried: 5-0
OPEN FORUM
Chair Vrieze Daniels gave instructions on how to participate in the open forum, there were no participants.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION: made by Hanson, seconded by Young to approve the minutes of the Regular Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting of February 18, 2025.
Motion carried: 5-0
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ITEM #1 PRESENTATIONS: 2024 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY YEAR IN REVIEW
Executive Director Poehlman and Assistant Community Director Urban presented the 2024 Year in Review
for the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Economic Development Authority (EDA), highlighting
key accomplishments, challenges, and alignment with the City Council's core values, vision, and mission.
The HRA and EDA Commissions thanked staff for the work they have completed.
ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Hayford Oleary to approve the agenda.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #3 1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Poehlman presented the consent calendar item.
A. Consider Resolutions designating official depositories for the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority for 2025, including the approval of collateral.
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-1500
DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 2025
MOTION: made Young, seconded by Hanson to adopt Consent Calendar item 2A, Resolution 2025-1500
Designating Certain Financial Institutions as Depositories for the Investment of Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of Richfield Funds in 2025. Staff Report No. 8.
Motion carried 5-0
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-1501
DESIGNATING RESOLUTION DESIGNATING U.S. BANK A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 2025
MOTION: made Young, seconded by Hanson to adopt Consent Calendar item 2A, Resolution 2025-1501
Designating U.S. Bank a Depository of Funds of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield
Funds in 2025. Staff Report No. 8.
Motion carried 5-0
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-1502
DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS, BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS AS
DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 2025
MOTION: made Young, seconded by Hanson to adopt Consent Calendar item 2A, Resolution 2025-1502
Designating Certain Saving and Loan Associations, Banks, and Credit Unions as Depositories for the
Investment of Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield Funds in 2025. Staff Report No. 8.
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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None.
RESOLUTIONS: CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
ITEM #5 BYLAWS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CLARIFY
SPECIAL MEETING PROCECURES
Executive Director Poehlman noted the amendment to the bylaws includes revisions within Article III —
Meetings, Section 3, and related to Special Meetings procedures. Executive Director Poehlman reviewed
proposed language and noted the amendment allows the executive director to call a special meeting, and
aligns the notification period with the statutory requirement to post special meetings at least three days in
advance of the special meeting.
The Commission and staff discussed the current Council agenda process and order of business, noting the
Commission agendas follow the same processes of order of the Council. Staff noted the order of business
for the Commission will reflect the Council order of business once Council has reviewed and approved a
new order of business. The Commission noted support of moving the Approval of the Agenda to be moved
to the top of the order of business.
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1503 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BYLAWS OF THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Hayford Oleary to adopt a Resolution 2025-1503 Amending the
Bylaws of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield, Minnesota. Staff Report No. 9.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #6 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Supple noted the Open Book Meeting with Hennepin County on April 14, 2025, at the City of
Richfield Municipal Center, Council Chambers.
ITEM #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Poehlman noted a $225,000 Trust Fund Match grant the City is applying to, and a Bring
it Home Minnesota application, and partnering with School District, in the Bring it Home Minnesota Program
for rent assistance.
Executive Director Poehlman noted the informational neighborhood meeting for the Luce Line food hall
proposal, with an overall positive acceptance of the proposal. Some concerns noted included performances
at the venue and how late the performances would last, landscaping questions, and parking challenges.
Executive Director Poehlman noted a possible land use application in April 2025 is the next step in the
process.
Staff and commissioners discussed updates to the Strongest Town Competition and noted voting is still
open and a recap of results would be available soon.
ITEM #8 CLAIMS
MOTION: made by Young, seconded by Supple that the following claims be approved
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U.S. BANK
3/17/2025
HRA Checks #37209-37221
$374,527.11
Section 8 Checks #136566-136650
$228,202.77
TOTAL
$602,729.88
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #9 ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:31 p.m.
Date Approved: April 21, 2025
Mic Ile Friedrich
City Clerk
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Erin Vrikd/banWs
HRA Chair
Melissa Poehlman
Executive Director