09-01-2022
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
September 1, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Showalter called the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Elizabeth Showalter
Gordon Backlund
Kyle Mulrooney
Troy Brueggemeier
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director
Vickie Johnson, Development Consultant
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of Expenditures
Motion by Commissioner Backlund to approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner Mulrooney.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR SHOWALTER DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Approval July 7, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Brueggemeier to approve the meeting minutes of July 7, 2022 as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Backlund.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR SHOWALTER DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Approval of HRA Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2023
Mr. Bolin provided a presentation on the proposed 2023 HRA levy which is equal to .0185 percent of the
estimated market value. He stated that in 2023 the levy would allow the HRA to collect $633,571. He
stated that there is a draft resolution which staff recommends adopting tonight and noted that this will
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go forward to the City Council for consideration on September 26 and certified to the County by
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September 30.
Motion by Commissioner Backlund to approve Resolution No. 2022-05 Adopting a 2022 Tax Levy
Collectible in 2023. Seconded by Commissioner Mulrooney.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR SHOWALTER DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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4. Adopt HRA Resolution No. 2022-06 Approving Funding for Installation of Trees at 61 and
University Avenue Parklet
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Mr. Bolin provided background information on the site located at 61 and University Avenue which was
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acquired by the City through tax forfeiture. He displayed the preferred concept for the 61 Avenue parklet
and reviewed the details of the different elements within the concept. He provided details on the
proposed tree installation which could occur during fall of 2022 and spring of 2023. He stated that staff
recommends approval of the draft resolution.
The Commissioners asked for clarification on the stockpiled dirt the City would use, whether the City
would retain ownership, and the height and diameter of the trees. Mr. Bolin provided details on the soil
that would be used and confirmed the City would retain ownership. He clarified that the trees would be
12 to 15 feet at the time of installation and estimated a diameter of at least eight inches.
Motion by Commissioner Backlund to adopt Resolution No. 2022-06 Approving Funding for Installation
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of Trees at 61 and University Avenue Parklet. Seconded by Commissioner Mulrooney.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR SHOWALTER DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
5. Update on Housing Programs
Mr. Bolin provided a summary of the HRA loan program during August and year to date. He also reviewed
the August and year to date data for the HRA grant programs.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Mulrooney to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner
Brueggemeier.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SHOWALTER DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:19 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Moore
City Clerk