HRA 04/03/2014
April 3, 2014
HRA Meeting
Regular Meeting Agenda
7:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
Call to order
Roll call.
Action Items
1. Approval of expenditures
2. Approval of February 6, 2014 Meeting Minutes
3. Public Hearing and Authorization of Sale of 587 Ironton Street
4. Approval to offer Home Energy Squad Program (CEE)
Informational Items
1. Update on Northern Stacks Project
2. Housing Loan Program Update
Adjournment
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ACTION ITEM
HRA MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2014
Date: March 27, 2014
To: Wally Wysopal, City Manager / Executive HRA Director
From: Paul Bolin, Asst. Executive HRA Director
Subject: Public Hearing - Sale of 587 Ironton Street NE - HRP
Prestige Custom Homes of Blaine have submitted a lot reservation agreement to build
a new home on the lot located at 587 Ironton Street. The builder has custom designed
the home to fit on this 50' wide lot.
The principal of Prestige Custom Homes, Inc. has over 40 years experience in
constructing homes. Prestige builds everything from small starter homes to large
executive homes. The builder has also done a number of remodel projects in
conjunction with the Twin Cities Community Land Bank.
Prestige plans to build a two-level home with approximately 1,144 square feet of living
area. The home will have 2 finished bedrooms and 2 finished bathrooms, with room for
an additional bedroom on the lower level. The exterior of the home will utilize a blend
of maintenance free materials and will incorporate shakes and stone on the front of the
home. (More detailed plans will be shared at the HRA Meeting).
This home provides the design elements of the Housing Replacement Program, while
fitting on a smaller 50' wide lot. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution,
authorizing the sale of the lot to Prestige Custom Homes for $27,000.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2014-___
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY BY THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY,
MINNESOTA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the "Commissioners") of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota (the "Authority") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. It has been proposed that the Authority sell certain residential property (the "Property") described
below:
Legal Description: Street Address
Lots 29&30, Block F, Riverview Heights 587 Ironton St. NE
Section 2. Findings.
2.01. The Authority hereby finds that it has approved and adopted a development program known as the
Modified Redevelopment Plan for its Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the "Redevelopment Program")
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 et seq.
2.02. The Authority hereby finds that it has approved and adopted a Housing Replacement District Plan (the
"Plan") and created Housing Replacement District No. 1, pursuant to and in accordance with Laws of
Minnesota 1995, Chapter 264, Article 5, Sections 44 through 47; Laws of Minnesota 1996, chapter 471,
article 7, section 22; Laws of Minnesota 1997, chapter 231, article 10, section 13; Laws of Minnesota
2002, chapter 377, article 7, section 6; Laws of Minnesota 2008, chapter 154, article 9, section 19, and
2.03. The Authority hereby finds that it has performed all actions required by Minnesota Statutes for the sale
of the Property.
2.04. The Authority hereby finds that the sale of the Property promotes the objectives as outlined in its
Redevelopment Program and the Plan.
Section 3. Approval of the Sale.
3.01 The sale of the Property is hereby approved.
HRA Resolution 2014-__Page 2
Section 4. Authorization for Execution and Delivery.
4.01. The Chairman, the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director are hereby authorized
to execute and deliver any documents necessary to effect the sale of the Property in accordance
with the Authority's Housing Replacement Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, THIS 3rd DAY OF APRIL, 2014.
_____________________________________
LAWRENCE R. COMMERS - CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
____________________________________________
PAUL A. BOLIN - ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ACTION ITEM
HRA MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2014
Date: March 28, 2013
To: Wally Wysopal, City Manager / Executive HRA Director
From: Paul Bolin, Asst. Executive HRA Director
Subject: Approval to offer CEE's Home Energy Squad Program
At the February 6th HRA Meeting, representatives from the Center for Energy and Environment
(CEE) provided information on their new "Home Energy Squad" program. The new program is
an improved version of the "Operation Insulation" program that the HRA & CEE offered some
years ago.
The Authority has worked closely with CEE since 1996 to administer the City's housing
rehabilitation loan program and remodeling advisor service. The programs offered through this
partnership have had a positive impact on Fridley's housing stock. The Home Energy Squad
program promises to improve the overall energy efficiency of the City's housing stock, one
resident at a time.
The Home Energy Squad program allows interested residents, with no income limitations, to
request a home visit. For $50 out of their pocket, homeowners will receive a visit from two
energy experts. During the 2 hour visit, diagnostic tests are run to identify inefficiencies and the
experts then install door weather stripping, water heater blankets, programmable thermostats,
high efficiency light bulbs and efficient shower heads as needed.
The total cost for each visit is $120. Each property visit would have a cost of $70 to the HRA and
$50 to the homeowner. The old "Operation Insulation" program had a cost of $62 to the HRA
and $62 to the homeowner. That program was simply a diagnostic visit and did not include
installation of any products. The Home Energy Squad is a real value for the homeowner. If
1% of Fridley's homeowners took advantage of this program, it would only require an
investment of $5,000 from the Authority. The Authority has more than adequate funds in its
revolving loan fund to pay its share for these visits.
Staff recommends the Authority offer the Home Energy Squad program to Fridley homeowners.
The cost is minimal, it does not add to Staff's workload, and the savings from the efficient
products installed are immediately realized by homeowners. HRA Staff and Stacy Boots Camp
from CEE will be available to answer questions you may have on Thursday night.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
HRA MEETING - APRIL 3, 2014
Date: March 28, 2014
To: Wally Wysopal, City Manager / Executive HRA Director
From: Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive HRA Director
Subject: Northern Stacks Project Update______________________________
Paul Hyde's Northern Stacks development continues to move along at a quicker pace
than anticipated. He has platted the property into 3 separate lots, allowing him to begin
construction of the first building early this summer. He anticipates the first building will
be completed by December of this year. The utility work and installation of a new traffic
light will also be completed this summer. Hyde anticipates that starting construction on
a 2nd and 3rd building, yet this year, is a real possibility based on discussions he has
had with potential tenants.
Paul Hyde would like an opportunity to provide an update on his project in May, during
a work session. Staff and legal counsel anticipate that we may need to make some
minor adjustments to the redevelopment contract to accommodate the quicker than
anticipated redevelopment of this site. We will keep you updated as we learn more.
Fridley HRA
Housing Program Summary
Cover Page
April 3, 2014 HRA Meeting
ReportDescription
Loan Application Summary Loan application activity (e.g. mailed
out, in process, closed loans) for past
month and year-to-date.
Loan Origination Report Loan originations for past month and
year-to-date.
Remodeling Advisor 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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