09-15-25 HRA MinutesHRA Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2025
Chair Vrieze Daniels called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
2. ROLL CALL
HRA Present: Erin Vrieze Daniels, Chair; Gordon Hanson; Sean Hayford Oleary; Mary
Supple; John Young.
Staff Present: Melissa Poehlman, Executive Director; Julie Urban, Assistant Community
Development Director; and Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
3. OPEN FORUM
Chair Vrieze Daniels gave instructions on how to participate in the open forum. No residents
participated.
4. 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 August 18, 2025, as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: made by Hayford Oleary, seconded by Supple to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
6. PRESENTATION
No items were presented.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Poehlman presented the consent calendar items.
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a. Consideration of a Loan Agreement and related documents with Penn Station Apartments,
LLLP for a Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant.
b. Consideration of an Estoppel Certificate and an Assignment and Assumption Agreement of the
Contract for Private Development for the Riley-Richlyn development.
MOTION: made by Supple, seconded by Young, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. RESOLUTION(S)
a. Accepting A Bring It Home Minnesota Funding Award
Assistant Community Development Director Urban presented the resolution for the Bring It Home
Minnesota funding award. An overview of the program's funding was provided, including key
parameters and procedural details.
The HRA Commission and staff engaged in discussion on several related topics, including housing
voucher allocations, census data, the two-year application timeline, the work -from -home program,
and Section 8 housing. Assistant Community Development Director Urban also reviewed the waiting
list process and addressed anticipated challenges related to future funding and start-up costs. The
Commission expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts on the project.
MOTION: made by Hayford Oleary, seconded by Young, to adopt the Resolution accepting the Bring
it Home Minnesota Funding Award.
RESOLUTION NO. 1516
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BRING IT HOME MINNESOTA FUNDING AWARD
Motion carries: 5-0
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11. OTHER BUSINESS
No items were discussed.
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Poehlman reported that Hemple has closed on three projects, with permit
applications submitted for exterior building work. Explained estimated improvement costs are
approximately $7.2 million, to be completed as tenants vacate the properties. Executive Director
Poehlman also noted a $22,000 Met Council grant, which will be used to develop a new housing
program in conjunction with LAHA funds starting in October.
13. HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
No items were discussed.
14. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: made by Young, seconded by Hanson, to approve claims:
U.S. BANK 09/15/2025
HRA Checks #37282-37293 $64,777.49
Section 8 Checks #137063-137149 $230,632.14
TOTAL $295.409.63
Motion carried: 5-0
15. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:14 p.m.
Date Approved: November 17, 2025
chelle Friedrich
City Clerk
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