07-21-25 HRA MinutesHRA Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
July 21, 2025
Chair Vrieze Daniels called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
HRA Present: Erin Vrieze Daniels, Chair; Mary Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary; Gordon Hanson;
John Young.
Staff Present: Julie Urban, Assistant Community Development Director; and Michelle Friedrich,
City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
Chair Vrieze Daniels gave instructions on how to participate in the open forum. No residents participated in
the open forum opportunity.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION: made by Hanson, seconded by Young to approve the minutes of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority regular meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025, as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Hayford Oleary to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant Community Development Director Urban presented the consent calendar items.
A. Consideration of a resolution authorizing submittal of an application to the
Metropolitan Council for a Livable Communities Policy and Program Development
grant. Staff Report No. 19
MOTION: made by Young, seconded by Hayford Oleary, to approve the consent calendar as presented_
Motion carried: 5-0
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RESOLUTION NO. 1511
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT FUNDING AND
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
ITEM #3
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ITEM #4
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF 680414TH AVENUE SOUTH FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AS A
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME OR DUPLEX UNDER THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED
PROGRAM
Assistant Community Development Director Urban presented the item 4A and noted the details of the
house being considered for acquisition, 6804 14th Avenue South, for a purchase price of $150,000.
Assistant Community Development Director Urban referenced the purchase agreement reflects an "as is"
purchase amount and noted the parameters of purchase per HRA.
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Young, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the purchase of 6804
14th Avenue South for future development as a single-family home or duplex under the Richfield
Rediscovered Program.
The HRA acknowledged Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and relevant redevelopment code -related issues.
The HRA expressed appreciation for the Richfield Rediscovered Program, noting it represents a good use
of resources and aligns with the original intent to upgrade substandard housing. Staff reported on
partnerships being pursued to support the construction of a duplex. Assistant Community Development
Director Urban highlighted a finding of consistency with past Planning Commission decisions, which
historically included transitions from single -family -to -single-family homes, and now also support expanding
allowable uses to include duplex housing.
RESOLUTION NO. 1512
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 680414TH AVENUE SOUTH FOR FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME OR DUPLEX UNDER THE RICHFIELD
REDISCOVERED PROGRAM
Motion carries: 5-0
ITEM #5 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
No items were discussed.
ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Assistant Community Development Director Urban reported the receipt of $653,000 from the Minnesota
Department of Revenue (LAHA), with the Housing Board "Bring it Home" rental assistance program
receiving an award of $1,000,000, which includes startup costs and is funded at minimum amount.
Assistant Community Development Director Urban noted there will be no Home Tours this year, as the
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event has shifted to a bi-annual schedule to correspond with community engagement. Assistant
Community Development Director added ADUs will be included in the next tour. Assistant Community
Development Director Urban noted Hempel Properties is scheduled to close between July 31 and August
4, 2025. In closing, Assistant Community Development Director Urban added while there was no
Economic Development Authority meeting, updates included a $10,000 SAC affordability award to
SHAZAM Coffee Shop, and ongoing efforts with CivicBrand for the Downtown Richfield identity initiative,
which includes a walking tour and online survey. Assistant Community Development Director Urban noted
a Business Initiative Grant also supports this work.
ITEM #7 CLAIMS
MOTION: made by Hanson, seconded by Hayford Oleary, to approve claims:
U.S. BANK
HRA Checks #37258-37269
Section 8 Checks #136891-136978
TOTAL
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:13 p.m.
Date Approved: August 18, 2025
Michelle Friedrich
City Clerk
7/21 /2025
$64,069.13
$223,788.24
$287,867.37
Gard n Hanson
Acting HRA Chair
Melissa Poehlman
Executive Director
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