05-04-2023
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
May 04, 2023
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Action Items
1.Approval of Expenditures
2.Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting of April 6, 2023
3.Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11, Approving Purchase of Lot 18, Block 1, Spring Valley
Addition
Informational Items
4.Update on Housing Programs
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:May 4, 2023 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Approval of Expenditures
Background
Attached are the check reports for the month of April2023.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the HRA approve the expenditures for the periodApril1 through 30, 2023.
Attachments and Other Resources
Check Reports
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:May 4, 2023 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting ofApril 6,2023
Background
Recommendation
Staff recommends the HRA approve the minutes from the meeting of April 6, 2023.
Attachments and Other Resources
HRA Minutes April 6, 2023
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority
April 6,2023
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chairperson Showaltercalled the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Elizabeth Showalter
Gordon Backlund
Troy Brueggemeier
Rachel Schwankl
Kyle Mulrooney
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Action Items
1. Approval of Expenditures
Motionby Commissioner Mulrooneyto approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner
Backlund.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
2.ApprovalMarch 2,2023, Meeting Minutes
Motionby Commissioner Brueggemeierto approve the meeting minutesof March 2,2023. Seconded
by Commissioner Schwankl.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
3.Approval of HRA Resolution No. 2023-09 Approving Interfund Loans Associated with the
Proposed Moon Plaza Redevelopment Project
Joe Starks, Finance Director, explained that an interfund loan would allow the authority to recover the
staff costs associated with a project before tax increment is received to reimburse.
Motionby Commissioner Backlundto adopt HRA Resolution No. 2023-09 approving an interfund
loan between the HRA and General Fund and the TIF District #26. Seconded by Commissioner
Mulrooney.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes Page 2
4/6/2023
4. Approval of HRA Resolution No. 2023-10 Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Contract for
Private Redevelopment between the HRA in and for the City of Fridley and Roers Fridley
Apartments Owner II, LLC
Mr. Starks stated that in February the HRA approved the Development Agreement with Roers
Companies for the Moon Plaza project. He stated that since then a new LLC was created for the
project and therefore needs to be recognized within the Development Agreement.
Motion by Commissioner Brueggemeier to adopt HRA Resolution No. 2023-10 authorizing execution
and delivery of a contract for private redevelopment between the HRA in and for the City of Fridley
and Roers Fridley Apartments Owner II, LLC. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalter declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informational Items
5. Update on Housing Programs
Mr. Starks noted that the update was provided in the packet for the HRA to review.
Commissioner Shwankl asked if the grant program is going to be closing soon.
Chairperson Showalter believed that applications were requested to be submitted in March.
Mr. Starks noted that he could have the appropraite staff provide that response.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Mulrooney to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Showalter declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Moore
City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:May 4, 2023 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11, Purchase of Carlson Property(Lot 18, Block 1, Spring Valley)
Background
Since May 2021, the Authority has purchased fourproperties at the SE intersection of
Mississippi Street and Old Central Avenue NE. After nearly fouryears of negotiating the
purchase of the vacant Carlsonproperty, an agreement has been reached to purchasethe
property for $210,000.The acquisition provides an additional 1 acre of developable land,
providing 4contiguous acres for future development.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of HRA Resolution No. 2023-11, approving the purchase agreement and
authorizing the Assistant Executive Director to sign documents needed to close on the propertylegally
described as Lot 18, Block 1, Spring Valley, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Attachments and Other Resources
Map of Carlson Property
HRA Resolution No. 2023-11
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2023 - 11
Approving Purchase of Lot 18, Block 1, Spring Valley Addition
Whereas, the City of Fridley and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Authority), has
identified the area near the intersection of Mississippi Street and Old Central Avenue as a priority
redevelopment area, and;
Whereas, the Authority had initiated conversations to purchase properties in the area in 2019,
resulting in purchasing four adjoining parcels, and;
Whereas, Richard Carlson has agreed to sell the vacant parcel, Lot 18, Block 1, Spring Valley
Addition, to the Authority for $210,000.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that, the Authority approves the purchase and authorizes the
Assistant Executive Director to sign documents necessary to close on Lot 18, Block 1, Spring Valley
Addition.
Passed and adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Fridley this 4th day of May, 2023.
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Elizabeth Showalter Chairperson
Attest:
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Walter T. Wysopal Executive Director
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:May 4, 2023 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Update on Housing Programs
Background
On a monthly basis, staff will provide updates from CEE on
loan programs, remodeling advisor visits and Home Energy Squad Visits.
Attachments and Other Resources
Chart of Loans Issued and Remodeling Advisor Visits
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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