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6-5-2025 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting June 05, 2025 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 May 1, 2025 3.Annual Election of Officers Informational Items 4.Update on Housing Programs Adjournment Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Si necesita ayuda de interpretación o traducción gratis, comuníquese con el personal de la ciudad. Yog tias koj xav tau kev pab txhais lus los sis txhais ntaub ntawv dawb, ces thov tiv tauj rau Lub Nroog cov neeg ua hauj lwm. Haddii aad u baahan tahay tarjumaad bilaash ah ama kaalmo tarjumaad, fadlan la xiriir shaqaalaha Magaalada. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contactCityClerk@FridleyMN.govor (763) 572-3450. 1 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:June 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority Submitted By:Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Executive Director Title Approval of Expenditures Background Attached are the check reports for the month of May2025. Recommendation Staff recommend the HRA approve the expenditures for the periodMay 1 through May 31, 2025. Attachments and Other Resources Check Reports Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 2 Jufn!2/ 3 Jufn!2/ 4 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:June 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority Submitted By:Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Executive Director Title Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting ofMay 1,2025 Background Recommendation Staff recommendthe HRA approve the minutes from the meeting of May 1, 2025. Attachments and Other Resources HRA Minutes May 1, 2025 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 5 Jufn!3/ Housing and Redevelopment Authority May 1,2025 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 Frank Inamagua Absent John Buyse Others Present Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director Action Items 1. Approval of Expenditures Motionby Commissioner Brueggemeierto approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously. 2.ApprovalFebruary 6,2025, Meeting Minutes Motionby Commissioner Backlundto approve the meeting minutesofFebruary 6,2025,as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously. 3.Amendment to Exclusive Negotiations Agreement Centra Homes Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated that the HRA is asked to consider an extension to the contract for exclusive negotiations related to the EDA-owned land. He provided background information, noting items that have slowed the process related to the plat/title with Anoka County. He estimated that another three to six months would be needed before that would be resolved,so 6 Jufn!3/ Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes Page 2 5/1/2025 the parcels could be transferred. He stated that during this time, staff will continue working with Centra on their land use applications and working with Anoka County to resolve the issues. He acknowledged that while this is frustrating, other cities and Centra have had similar experiences with Anoka County. Commissioner Brueggemeier asked if there could be an increased cost if the project continues to be delayed. Mr. Bolin confirmed that is a risk as prices often increase over time. Commissioner Backlund referenced trees that he has seen removed near Moore Lake and asked if there is another project anticipated in that area. Mr. Bolin replied that those lots are privately owned. Motion by Commissioner Brueggemeier to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-03, Extending the Length of the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement through December 1, 2025. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalter declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. Award Demolition Contract Central Avenue & Mississippi Street Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated that at the February meeting, the EDA determined the three buildings on the site to be blighted and provided background information on the analysis that was completed. He stated that hazardous materials have now been removed, and they can move forward with demolition, which would also include capping of wells. He recommended that the bid be awarded to Bollig and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $87,678. Commissioner Inamagua asked if the buildings are vacant. Mr. Bolin confirmed that the buildings have been vacant for at least four years. Commissioner Brueggemeier referenced the difference in the bids received and whether there is a reason for the price gap. Mr. Bolin replied that the two low bids are very close to each other, and the third contractor may simply be too busy to complete the project. Commissioner Inamagua asked if there is a timeline for the project. Mr. Bolin anticipated that the project would take about two weeks. Commissioner Backlund asked if the material would be removed from the city or whether it would be disposed of within Fridley. Mr. Bolin replied that the materials would be disposed of at the demolition landfill in Elk River. Motion by Commissioner Backlund to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-04, Awarding the Demolition Contract to Bollig and Sons, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalter declared the motion carried unanimously. Informational Items 7 Jufn!3/ Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes Page 3 5/1/2025 5. Update on Housing Programs Mr. Bolin provided an update on the April loan activity, as well as year-to-date information on the loans and programs. He provided an update on the homeowner programs open house, which took th place on March 19. He provided information on a book currently available at City Hall for homeowners called First Impressions. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Brueggemeier to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Showalter declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paul Bolin, Staff Liaison 8 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:June 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority Submitted By:Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Executive Director Title Annual Election of Officers Background Article V, Section 3 of the -laws requires the Board of Commissioners to annually elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The election is typically held in June. Below is a list of the commissioners and the length of their current appointments. Commissioner End of Term Elizabeth ShowalterChairJune 2028 Troy BrueggemeierVice ChairJune 2027 Gordon BacklundJune 2026 Rachel SchwanklJune 2030 Frank Inamagua June 2029 Recommendation Staff recommend-laws, to serve through June 2026. Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 9 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:June 6, 2024 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 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. 10 Jufn!5/ 15 11 3 37 0.00 00 0.00 0.00 0.00 00 00 132968.50 518 404895.63 10000.00 13 30000.00 0.00 00 0.00 0.00 00 0.00 3670.00 11 3670.00 0.00 00 0.00 0.00 00 0.00 17279.00 12 33476.70 472042.33 163917.50 824 0.00097132.002 0.0097132.002 0 11 Jufn!5/ 2492.31 12.56 27.69 37.69 25.13 512.82 37.69 25.13 12.56 12.56 512.82 410.26 25.13 512.82 12.56 25.13 - 25.13 12