HRA 05/09/2011 - 6548Pub I/ C
MAY 9, 2011
HRA Meeting
Regular Meeting Agenda
7.30 a.m.
City Hall, Basement Level Meeting Rooms
Call to order
Roll call
Action Items
1. Approval of expenditures
2. Approval of March 3, 2011, Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of Property Disposition Procedures - Scattered Site Lots
Informational Items
1. Home Improvement Demonstration Project Update
2. Scattered Site Housing Replacement Program Update
3. Gateway Northeast - Demolition Update
4. Housing Loan Program Update
Adjournment
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2011
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairperson Gabel called the HRA Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: William Holm
Pat Gabel
Stephen Eggert
John Meyer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Commers
NONMEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director
Julie Jones, Planning Manager
William Burns, City Manager
Becky Kiernan, Accountant
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Approval of Expenditures
MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the expenditures as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Eggert.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Approval of January 6, 2011 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the January 6, 2011 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Meyer.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Approval of 2011 Budget
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, provided highlights from the January 6, 2011
Meeting. At this meeting highlights of the 2010 financial activity were reviewed as well as an
overview of the proposed 2011 budget. Minor changes were made to the Draft but no changes
were made to the funding numbers. The document was reformatted so it is easier to read. Staff
recommends a motion approving the 2011 HRA Budget as presented.
Commissioner Holm asked if the tax incremdnt districts that have been decertified should be
listed.
Mr. Bolin said that would be an easy change to make. Any districts that are past the year
jurisdiction can be pulled from the list.
MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the 2011 Budget. Seconded by Commissioner
Eggert.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Approval of Contract Extension for Home Loan Program
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, said that the HRA has contracted with the Center
for Energy and Environment (CEE) for loan program administration since 1996. The Program
Administration includes: marketing the program, processing loan applications, determining
eligibility, and customizing loans to individual needs. CEE also provides residents with
technical assistance on topics such as remodeling, energy conservation, and indoor air quality.
William Burns, City Manager, asked if there was a cost to the home owner for a remodel visit.
Mr. Bolin said that the service is free to the homeowner; HRA pays the fee of $130.
Commissioner Meyer asked how many municipalities CEE serves.
Mr. Bolin was not sure but thought it was well over the 35 metro communities. Two groups
provide this type of service and the other one is the Housing Resource Center. They do some
work in Fridley through Anoka County and administer a deferred grant program for low income
people.
Commissioner Meyer thought CEE offers an efficient business for the fees they charge. The
service is very reasonable and they are doing an excellent job.
Mr. Bolin said that CEE started as part of the City of Minneapolis Community Development
Department and they were so successful they started their own nonprofit entity.
Commissioner Eggert asked for further explanation of the fees and how they are paid.
Mr. Bolin said that the way the billing works with CEE for those residents interested in remodel
advisor; all they have to do is call CEE and schedule an appointment. CEE will bill the city
directly to pay for the remodel advisor visit. Also if you were to borrow money from CEE there
isn't an additional $550 that the residents pay for closing costs, the origination fee is paid by the
HRA. An advantage in using this program is that in addition to the city building inspectors
coming out to make sure that HRA loan dollars are being spent properly, CEE will also go out
once the work is completed to inspect that everything is done before the final payment is made.
MOTION by Commissioner Meyer to approve the contract extension for home loan program.
Seconded by Commissioner Holm.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Approval of Resolution Declaring Properties Blighted
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, reviewed three commercial properties located in
the Gateway Northeast (GWNE) area that are slated for demolition. To preserve the ability to
place properties into a future redevelopment TIF District, a blight analysis and resolution
declaring properties blighted is required. Statutes prescribe a 2 -part test; Test 1 analyzes the
defects in structural elements, utilities, light, ventilation, fire protection, accessibility, etc. and
Test 2 determines if the cost of bringing the building up to new code standards exceeds 15% of
cost of building new. All three properties meet the statutory requirements for substandard
buildings. Test 1 for all three buildings lacked accessibility, had structural defects, lacked fire
sprinkling and modern ventilation requirements.
Mr. Bolin said that Staff recommends the Authority approve a resolution determining that these
properties are structurally substandard, in accordance with State TIF Statutes. The Adoption of
resolution is not required to demolish properties, but is necessary to preserve ability to place
properties into any potential TIF District.
MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the resolution declaring properties blighted.
Seconded by Commissioner Eggert.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Awarding of Bid for Demolitions
Paul Bolin, HRA.Assistant Executive Director, said that the City Public Works Department ran
a formal bid process on our behalf. Bids opened on March 3, 2011 and 11 bids were received.
Bids ranged from $83,951 to $144,505 to demolish three commercial and one residential
property. Staff recommends the contract be awarded to Buberl Recycling in the amount of
$83,951. The bid price was within staff estimates and referrals from other Cities were very
positive. Demolition will be completed in the desired timeframe.
MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the bid for demolition. Seconded by
Commissioner Meyer.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Commissioner Eggert asked when the demolition would start.
Mr. Bolin said not before March 16 because the City Council will approve a similar resolution
on March 14. All work needs to be completed by the end of May. Once the contractor is started,
the work needs to be done in 30 days; and once they start tearing a building down, they have so
many hours to get it hauled out and the hole filled up.
7. Approval of Mowing Contract
Paul Bolin, HRA Executive Assistant Director, said that a formal proposal process was done in
conjunction with Community Development code enforcement for one contractor for both HRA
and CE Abatements. Proposals opened on February 25, 2011 and seven proposals were
received. Bids ranged from $725 to $1325 / me for the 28 properties owned by the Authority.
Not all bidders have the capacity to respond as needed / not able to provide municipal references.
Mr. Bolin said that staff recommends the Authority select Passau Inc. to mow the Authority
properties in 2011. This company was best suited to meet the needs of both HRA and
Community Development; they have experience in Fridley and presented a good price.
Commissioner Meyer asked if this included weed control.
Mr. Bolin said that dandelions are not considered a weed with city ordinance. Where there are
problems with other weeds staff will work with the contractor to spot fertilize, kill weeds or plant
grass seed.
Commissioner Meyer asked if there was a need to do more active weed control.
Mr. Bolin said that part of the problem is that vacant lots don't have irrigation so they are not
maintained very well. Lots that are cared for with homes on it like on Mississippi Street, a better
job is done. Each lot is maintained to a level that is appropriate for the circumstances.
Commissioner Eggert asked what was paid for this service last year.
Mr. Bolin didn't have the exact figure but recalled it to be around $18- 20,000. The contractor
that was used last summer made the highest proposal this year.
MOTION by Commissioner Meyer to approve the mowing contract. Seconded by
Commissioner Eggert.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Housing Loan Program Update
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, said that in February one RLF loan was closed
and two other loans. This makes a total of three loans year -to -date. There has been one
Remodeling Advisor Visit so far this year.
Mr. Bolin highlighted the following:
Home and Garden Show was this past Saturday and the snow and cold had a big impact
on attendance. Usually about 1,500 people attend and this year closer to 500 people
attended. Representatives from the Fire Department helped staff the booth this year and
had good information to share on fire safety. A lot of positive comments were heard on
the remodeling program. Open houses on the HRA properties were going on at the same
time and 70 people went through the house on Saturday and 35 on Sunday.
Mississippi Home had a few showings in the last month. As spring arrives we may want
to start looking at a price reduction. People have not been saying that the home is
overpriced, they just are not buying. If a price adjustment is needed, staff will bring that
information to the April meeting.
Commissioner Gabel asked if staff looked at comparables in that neighborhood.
Mr. Bolin said that the home on Mississippi is not comparable as other homes are
not remodeled and don't have the addition on the back.
Faulkner Project will move into phase two this spring. This project has generated a lot
of interest and phone calls. 28 beds are already spoken for in the facility that is being
built and there is a great demand in Fridley for that type of housing.
2. Transit Overlay Zoning District Update
Julie Jones, Planning Manager, said that on January 6 the HRA heard about the proposed TOD
text amendment. Some excellent questions were raised that staff has spent time debating. The
broad description best protects the city so that has not changed. Snow storage will be left up to
the property owner and for industrial property additions with the new reduced front yard setback
it was concluded it was not in some cases, so an exception was added in the code for industrial
properties.
Ms. Jones said that on January 19 a Public Hearing was before the Planning Commission. There
was much opposition from the Hyde Park neighborhood. Remember that we also have a
proposed text amendment in progress that would allow multi - family housing to rebuild as multi-
family housing. While that change has already been made by State Statute 7 yrs ago, bringing
the matter forward at the same time as TOD has caused some added concern for folks.
Ms. Jones said that following public notice, staff has heard both sides of the story from property
owners — apt. owners want to be able to rebuild to a different design, but many single family
owners are concerned about more units added to the neighborhood. There was much negative
political testimony about Northstar, which was discouraging, when the premise of a TOD area is
to accentuate the positives that Northstar brings. One change was made to the proposed TOD
text following that hearing — changed landscaping requirements for a TOD Plan in Hyde Park to
match R -3 code
Ms. Jones said that on February 7 a Public Hearing was before City Council and between the
Planning Commission and City Council hearings, Pam Reynold's circulated a petition
throughout Hyde Park, based on an assumption that changing Hyde Park code required a
petition. The wording of the petition voiced concern about allowing more multi - family and
commercial development in the neighborhood. Of course, many property owners signed it. The
petition demonstrated strong opposition from the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Ms. Jones said that HRA should be aware that staff received a couple of phone calls from Hyde
Park residents tellin. us what people were being told that the HRA was planning to build
townhomes along 3` Street now with the land they own instead of single family homes.
Ms. Jones said that Council decided to table the public hearing to April 11 and directed staff to
host some additional meetings on TOD to give the public more time to study the proposed code
and react to it. Since then, I have heard from Holiday Companies, who opposes it, citing that
TOD zonings typically regulate a gas station out of the area.
Ms. Jones said that public meetings are occurring next Monday at 3:30pm and 6:30pm, where
we will let folks ask questions. The only major concern there seems to be for the Hyde Park
neighborhood is the proposal to allow the maximum building height to go from 30' to 45'. Staff
feels this height allowance is necessary to allow the rebuilding of two -story buildings with tuck
under parking. Just this past week, we experienced a setback that demonstrates why we need the
TOD overlay zoning district. Triland informed us that they are changing their redevelopment
plans for the CUB Foods site, so they are going to be submitting a new PUD Plan, which by
what we have been told, has fewer TOD -like features than their current plan.
Ms. Jones said that good things are happening. While the TOD overlay zoning district is still
under discussion, we are seeing some exciting things happen because of it. The City just
received TLC grant funding for sidewalk and bikeway improvements along Main Street in the
TOD area from BWTC. The City is evaluating a partnership with the County on a TE grant
application with assistance from SHIP for a pedestrian bridge over 694 at Main Street. NCDA
received a $150,000 HUD grant to conduct market studies around the various train stations,
including Fridley's.
Ms. Jones said that staff is finding that when we mention we are implementing a TOD zoning
district around the station, we are getting much more enthusiasm about getting grant funds, so it
is really opening a lot of doors for us to secure county, state and federal funding that will allow
us to stretch our City dollars to improve the areas around the train station. It is a busy and
exciting time for us in Planning. Thank you for your interest in following our work on this text
amendment. I hope to be able to report soon that we have a finished product that lays the
foundation for Fridley to experience some positive redevelopment in the Northstar area in the
future.
Commissioner Gabel asked how much the grant was and when work would begin.
Ms. Jones said Fridley would receive $110,000 and it is a $200,000 project. The project is set to
happen along with the repaving of Main Street this summer.
Commissioner Gabel asked what HRA's intentions were in the Hyde Park area. The plan is to
build single family homes there and development the area. Significant progress has been made
in this area but the developer had financial problems. HRA is still hopeful things will turn
around and a new developer will be found to take over the lots and continue what was started.
Commissioner Meyer suggested formulating something regarding this issue.
Commissioner Holm said that when the Gateway West development was approved HRA had to
obtain City Council approval for proper zoning of this property. People wanted single family
homes and HRA said okay; it was clear what we wanted and still plan to go forward with that
plan.
William Burns, City Manager, suggested the following statement: HRA intends to complete
redevelopment of single family homes on Third Street in Hyde Park as originally planned.
MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the above resolution statement. Seconded by
Commissioner Eggert.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Commissioner Meyer to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Holm.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT
9:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Krista Monsrud, Recording Secretary
guidelines and owner occupancy requirements. A draft of the buyer's guide is attached to this
memorandum. When the program was reauthorized last June, Staff indicated that the system
previously used by the HRA to sell the properties was still a very good and efficient system.
Staff maintains that same position today and only offers a few changes /updates from the previous
guidelines.
The changes recommended by staff are noted in the attached draft buyers guide. The changes
include increasing the "Lot Reservation Fee" (i.e. earnest money) from $500 to $1,000 and
allowing factory built modular housing that can meet all of the construction standards and design
guidelines set by the Authority. The increase in earnest money is to discourage those that aren't
completely committed to building from taking our lots off the market for an extended period of
time. The recommended change to allow modular housing reflects on the quality of construction
and variety of design these factory stick built homes now have.
Marketing of the lots will consist of signs being placed on the vacant properties directing
inquiries to the Asst. Executive Director. Staff will use the City's website and newsletter to
promote the available properties. Additionally, staff will work with the North Metro Realtors
Association and the Metro Builders Association to make them aware of these lots.
Lot asking prices will initially be set by offering the properties for 10% less than the City
Assessors land value. Discussions with the City Assessor indicated that would be a fair price to
seek for the Authority's lots. The Authority may wish to approve sale of lots for amounts not less
than suggested above. In any event the Authority must hold a public hearing to dispose of the
lots.
Disposition Model Applicable to non -HRP properties:
As the Authority starts to market the vacant HRP parcels, it is likely to generate interest in the 9
remaining Gateway West / Blueprint Homes lots. In fact, Staff had a discussion this past week
with a realtor from Roseville that is working with a small group of builders to find buildable lots
in first ring suburbs. The realtor was particularly interested in the Gateway West properties and
would like to have more discussion if the Authority has an interest in selling individual lots. The
suggested lot pricing and tight controls in the HRP model would be used to finish the
development with quality homes that compliment the homes already in the neighborhood.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Authority approve the marketing of the Housing Replacement Program
properties as presented.
Staff further recommends that the property disposition model also be used for sale of Gateway
West lots.
Fridley HRA
Lot Reservation Agreement Instructions
1. If you are a licensed homebuilder and you want to reserve a lot, complete the form
entitled Lot Reservation Agreement by Builder and attach a check for $1,000.00
payable to the Fridley HRA.
2. If you are an individual and you want to reserve a lot, complete the form entitled
Lot Reservation Agreement by Individual /s and attach a check for $1,000.00 payable
to the Fridley HRA.
3. Leave all dates blank on the Lot Reservation Form; these will be filled in by HRA staff.
4. You should expect to receive a signed copy of the agreement within two weeks of the
date that you submit it to the Authority. Additional information and instructions will be
provided at that time.
Should you have any questions about the process, please contact Paul Bolin, Assistant
Executive Director of the HRA at 763- 572 -3591.
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LOT RESERVATION AGREEMENT
(By Home Builder)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 20 ,
by and between the HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of
Minnesota, having its principal office at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, Minnesota 55432
(the "Authority ") and with principal offices
at (the "Builder").
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations of the Authority and the Builder,
the parties do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
For the sum of U.S. $1,000.00 (the "Lot Reservation Fee ") paid by the Builder to the
Authority, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Authority hereby grants to the
Builder the exclusive right to enter into a Contract for Private Redevelopment (the
"Development Contract") to redevelop the property located at
(the 'Vacant Lot ") in accordance with the Housing
Replacement Program guidelines.
2. The Builder agrees to pay U.S. $ for the Vacant Lot; said price will be
paid in cash at the time of closing.
3. The Builder's exclusive right to redevelop on the Vacant Lot shall automatically expire
sixty (60) days after this Agreement has been signed by both the Builder and the
Authority, unless the Authority has determined, in its reasonable discretion, that the
Builder has fully complied with the provisions outlined in Section 4 of this Agreement.
4. The Authority agrees to negotiate in good faith with the Builder regarding redevelopment
of the Vacant Lot, but nothing contained in this Agreement shall require the Authority to
enter into a Development Contract with the Builder if, at the Authority's sole discretion, it
deems such action not to be in its best interest or if the Authority and the Builder cannot
reach terms acceptable to the Authority in its sole discretion.
5. The Builder hereby agrees to submit the following information within sixty (60) days of
the date of this Lot Reservation Agreement:
a. A copy of a written purchase agreement between the Builder and the homebuyer,
signed by both the Builder and homebuyer.
b. Provide one full set of construction plans and a specification list for the house to
be built (the "Proposed House "). The plans shall include foundation plans, floor
plans for all levels, and elevations of all four sides of the house. The plans should
be drawn at a scale of 1/4" = 1'0" and contain the appropriate dimensions. The
specifications should include a list of all major building materials, fixtures and
appliances, with appropriate product and brand names.
C. Provide written evidence that the Builder has secured construction financing or
has adequate financial resources to build the Proposed House on the Vacant Lot.
d. The Builder must show evidence that the Builder is properly licensed with the
State of Minnesota.
6. The Lot Reservation Fee paid by the Builder to the Authority is non - transferable to any
other property or site owned by the Authority, but shall be credited towards the purchase
price of the Vacant Lot covered under this Agreement. If the Builder does not purchase
the Vacant Lot covered under this Agreement, the Lot Reservation Fee shall be
refundable if and only if the purchase is canceled due to the inability of the homebuyer
(as defined in Section 5 above) to secure permanent financing.
AUTHORITY BUILDER
By: By:
Its: Its:
LOT RESERVATION AGREEMENT
(By Individual /s)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 20 ,
by and between the HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of
Minnesota, having its principal office at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, Minnesota 55432
(the "Authority ") and who reside /s at
(the "Individual /s ").
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations of the Authority and the
Individual /s, the parties do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. For the sum of U.S. $1,000.00 (the "Lot Reservation Fee ") paid by the Individual /s to the
Authority, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Authority hereby grants to
the Individual /s the exclusive right to reserve the property located at
(the "Vacant Lot ") for a period of sixty (60) days
from the date of this Agreement. This exclusive right will automatically expire sixty (60)
days after the date that this Agreement has been signed by both the Authority and the
Individual /s, unless the Authority finds in its reasonable discretion that the conditions of
Section 3 below have been fully satisfied.
2. The Individual agrees to pay U.S. $ for the Vacant Lot; said price will
be paid in cash at the time of closing.
3. Within sixty (60) days from the date of this Agreement, the Individual /s shall submit the
following items to the Authority:
a. A copy of a written purchase agreement between the Individual /s and a licensed
home builder (the "Builder'), signed by both the Builder and the Individual /s, for
the home to be constructed (the "Proposed House ") on the Vacant Lot.
b. Provide one full set of construction plans and a specification list for the Proposed
House. The plans shall include foundation plans, floor plans for all levels, and
elevations of all four sides of the Proposed House. The plans should be drawn at
a scale of 1/4" = 1'0" and contain the appropriate dimensions. The specifications
should include a list of all major building materials, fixtures and appliances, with
appropriate product and brand names.
C. Provide written evidence that the Individual has secured permanent financing or
has adequate financial resources to purchase the Proposed House and the
Vacant Lot from the Builder.
d. Provide a written letter from the Builder that states the Builder agrees to negotiate
in good faith towards a Contract for Private Redevelopment with the Authority for
the purchase of the Vacant Lot.
e. Provide written evidence that the Builder has secured construction financing or
has adequate financial resources to build the Proposed House on the Vacant Lot.
4. The Lot Reservation Fee paid by the Individual to the Authority is non - transferable to any
other property or site owned by the Authority, but shall be credited towards the purchase
price of the Vacant Lot covered under this Agreement. If the Vacant Lot covered under
this Agreement is not purchased by the Individual /s, the Lot Reservation Fee shall be
refundable if and only if the purchase is canceled due to the inability of the Individual /s or
the Builder to secure financing.
5. The Authority agrees to negotiate in good faith with the Builder identified by the
Individual /s.
6. The Individual /s understand and acknowledge that nothing in this Agreement requires
the Authority to enter into a Contract for Private Redevelopment to allow construction of
the Proposed House on the Vacant Lot. Specifically, the Individual /s understand and
acknowledge that after discussions with the Builder the Authority may determine that a
Development Contract is not in its best interest or that the Builder's proposed terms are
not acceptable.
AUTHORITY INDIVIDUAL
By: By:
Its: By:
By:
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�' INFORMATIONAL ITEM
M` HRA MEETING OF MAY 912011
MY OF
FRIDLEY
Date: May 2, 2011
To: William Burns, City Manager
From: Paul Bolin, Asst. Executive HRA Director
Subject: Home Improvement Demonstration Proiect Update
831 Mississippi Street
When the Authority purchased the home in December of 2009, I don't think anyone anticipated
that housing values would continue to drop at such a meteoric rate. In the 15 months that the
Authority has owned the property, median sales prices have decreased by 15.2 %, from $135,000
to $114,500 (North Metro Realtors). During the same timeframe, the percent of original asking
price received has dropped from 91% to 85.8 %.
Despite all of the dismal statistics, there is some good news regarding the home at 831
Mississippi Street. After lowering the price to $164,900 to be competitive in the dismal housing
market, we have averaged 2 showings per week over the past 5 weeks. At the time of the writing
of this memorandum, the Authority has received a purchase offer and staff is negotiating the
terms of the sale to be more favorable. I hope to report a successful negotiation on Monday night
and ask the Authority to approve the Purchase Agreement. If terms can be agreed to, the
Authority will need to hold a public hearing authorizing the sale at their June meeting. The
hearing needs to be published at least 10 days before the hearing, so it is not possible to hold the
hearing on Monday night.
4757 2nd Street
We are starting to get to the point of the remodel that big changes to the appearance of the home
are happening every day. Work has now progressed from the interior to the exterior of the home.
Lennox Builders has provided staff with a schedule of tasks left to be completed and have
assured Staff that the home will be completed in time for open houses the weekend of May 20th.
Staff will provide an update with photos on Monday night.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
ri HRA MEETING OF MAY 992011
CRY OF
FRIDLEY
Date: May 2, LUG I
To: William Burns, City Manager
From: Paul Bolin, Asst. Executive HRA Director
Subiect• Scattered Site Housing Replacement Program Update
Potential Purchases
Staff has continued to look for other homes both through the MLS and the TCCLB First Look
Program. Staff inspected 3 different homes this week and has reached a verbal agreement on a
substandard home located at 381 Ironton Street. The home needs to be demolished, but will
provide a very nice lot for a future home.
Staff has also been negotiating on the home located at 6004 2 1/2 Street, but have not arrived at
acceptable terms. A verbal update will be provided at next week's meeting.
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Staff has also been negotiating on the home located at 6004 2 1/2 Street, but have not arrived at
acceptable terms. A verbal update will be provided at next week's meeting.
■' INFORMATIONAL ITEM
ri HRA MEETING OF MAY 912011
MY of
FRIDLEY
Date: May 3, 2011
To: William Burns, Executive Director AA
From: Paul Bolin, Asst. Executive HRA Director
Subject: Gateway Northeast — Demolition Update
As this memo is being written, the demolition project is in its final stages. Buberl
Recycling has done an excellent job thus far and the image along University Avenue
has been greatly improved. Final grading and seeding are the only tasks left to be
completed.
Staff will provide an update, complete with pictures, at next week's meeting.
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Fridley HRA
Housing Program Summary
Cover Page
May 9, 2011 HRA Meeting
Report
Loan Application Summary
Loan Origination Report
Remodeling Advisor
Description
Loan application activity (e.g. mailed
out, in process, closed loans) for April
and year -to -date.
Loan originations for April and year -to-
date.
Shows the number of field appointments
scheduled and completed for the
Remodeling Advisor Services
administered by Center for Energy and
Environment.
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Fridley HRA
4/15/2011
Loan Originations
Programs
This Month
Bathroom remodel
Previous Months
Since 1/1/2011
HRA Loans (incl. CFUF Discount loans)
$
$
5,401.00
$ 5,401.00
Leveraged Loans
$
$
25,437.00
$ 25,437.00
- 0%
Room addition
- 0%
Total $ -
$
30,838.00
$ 30,838.00
Funding Sources
This Month
Siding/Fascia /Soffit
Previous Months
Since 1/1/2011
Fridley HRA inc Revolving & FRIDLAST
$
$
5,401.00
$ 5,401.00
MHFA FUF /CFUF
$
$
10,100.00
$ 10,100.00
Fridley Discount portion for CFUF
$ -
$
-
$ -
Met Council
$ -
$
$
CDBG /HOME
$
$
$ "
CEE Energy
$
$
15,337.00
$ 15,337.00
Other
$
$
-
$ -
Total $ -
$
30,838.00
$ 30,838.00
Types of Units Improved'
'most HH do more than one improvement so the total # will be equal or greater to the number of loans originated
This Month Previous Months Since 1/1/2011
Single Family 3 3
Duplex -
Tri -Plex
4 to 9 Units
10 to 20 Units
20+ Units
Total -
Types of Improvements
3
Interior
# of Projects % of Total
Bathroom remodel
0%
Kitchen remodel
0%
General plumbing
1 33%
Heating system
0%
Electrical system
0%
Basement finish
0%
Insulation
- 0%
Room addition
- 0%
Misc. interior projects
- 0%
Foundation
- 0%
Exterior
Siding/Fascia /Soffit
- 0%
Roofing
- 0%
Windows /Doors
2 66%
Garage
0%
Driveway /sidewalk
0%
Landscaping
- 0%
Misc. exterior projects
0%
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