10-2-25-regular
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Meeting
October 02, 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 September 4, 2025
Informational Items
3.Proposed 2026 HRA Budget
4.Update on Housing Programs
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:October 2, 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 September2025.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the HRA approve the expenditures for the month of September2025.
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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Bank Transaction Report
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Transaction Detail
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Issued Date Range: 08/29/2025 - 09/24/2025
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Cleared Date Range: -
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Issued
DateDescriptionTypeAmount
09/03/2025CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT (CEE)Check-197,960.76
09/03/2025PASSAU LANDCARE INCCheck-660.00
Total: (2) -198,620.76
Report Total: (2) -198,620.76
Bank
Issued Date Range: -
Transaction
Summary
Report
-198,620.76
-198,620.76
Cash Account Count Amount
099099--198,620.76
101100 CashinBan-198,620.76
Transaction Type Count Amount
Check-198,620.76
-198,620.76
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:October 2, 2025 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By:Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting ofSeptember 4,2025
Background
Recommendation
Staff recommends the HRA approve the minutes from the meeting of September 4, 2025.
Attachments and Other Resources
HRA Minutes September 4, 2025
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
September 4,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Acting Chairperson Brueggemeiercalled the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
Present
Gordon Backlund
Troy Brueggemeier
Frank Inamagua
Rachel Schwankl
Absent
Elizabeth Showalter
Others Present
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Action Items
1. Approval of Expenditures
Motionby Commissioner Backlundto approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeierdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
2.ApprovalAugust 7,2025, Meeting Minutes
Motionby Commissioner Schwanklto approve the meeting minutesof August 7,2025,as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Backlund.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeierdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
3.Resolution No. 2025-06, Adopting the Final HRA Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2026
Joe Starks, Finance Director, levy authority and
proposed tax levy for 2026. He stated that if approved by the HRA, this would move to the City
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes Page 2
9/4/2025
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Council at its September 22 meeting. He provided additional information on financial items that
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will come before the HRA at its October 2 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Inamagua to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-06, Adopting a 2025 Tax Levy
Collectible in 2026. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeier declared the motion carried unanimously.
4. Resolution No. 2025-07 Designating Bank Signers
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director, stated that this item typically comes before the HRA in
January, designating a bank for the year, with staff authorized to sign. He stated that due to recent
staffing changes in the finance department, changes would need to be made to the designated bank
signers as proposed.
Motion by Commissioner Backlund to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-07, Designating Official
Depositories for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeier declared the motion carried unanimously.
5. Approval of Resolution 2025-08 Decertification of TIF District #17
Mr. Bolin identified the location of TIF District #17 and provided background information on the
redevelopment that has occurred. He noted the increase in value that has occurred through the
redevelopment and advised that all tax increment obligations have been fulfilled and, therefore, it is
recommended to decertify the district.
Commissioner Schwankl asked if an excess increment had been received that would need to be
refunded. Mr. Bolin did not believe that had occurred, but stated that staff could verify that.
Motion by Commissioner Backlund to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-08, Approving Decertification
of Tax Increment Financing District No. 17 (Gateway East). Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeier declared the motion carried unanimously.
6. Approval of Resolution 2025-09 Decertification of TIF District #19
Mr. Bolin identified the location of TIF District #19, which was created in 2007. He explained how the
tax increment was used within the district to assist with redevelopment. The tax increment obligations
have been met, and the district is recommended to be decertified. He noted that there has been no
excess increment collected for this district.
Commissioner Schwankl asked if there is an estimate on the increased taxes that the City, County, and
School District will receive as a result of these two districts. Mr. Bolin was unsure but noted that staff
could follow up with that information.
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Motion by Commissioner Schwankl to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-09, Approving Decertification
of Tax Increment Financing District No. 19 (5110 Main Street Project). Seconded by Commissioner
Inamagua.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeier declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informational Items
7. Update on Housing Programs
Mr. Bolin provided an update on the August loan activity, as well as year-to-date information on the
loans and programs.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Inamagua to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Acting Chair Brueggemeier declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Bolin, Staff Liaison
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:October 2, 2025 Meeting Type:Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By:Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Executive Director
Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Title
Proposed 2026HRA Budget
Background
Staffwill present the Proposed 2026Budget to the Authority for review.The proposed budgetincludes
the General Fund, Housing Loan Program Fund,and the various TIF Funds. The General Fund covers the
bulk of the administrative and overhead costs of the Authority. It is also used to provide internal loans
for development projects. The Housing Loan Program Fund covers the housing-related programsand
services (e.g.,CEE programs).
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Staff will bring a final budget to the Authority for approval on November 6.
Attachments and Other Resources
Detailed Proposed 2026HRA Budget
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:October 2, 2025 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
loan programs, remodeling advisor visits and Home Energy Squad Visits.
Nancy Abts will provide an update on the 2025Grant Programs at the meeting on Thursday.
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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Fridley Loan Summary Report
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Activity for Period 8/16/2025 - 9/15/2025
Application packets requested/mailed:
This period:1Year-to-Date:7
16
Residential Advisor Visits:This period:0Year-to-Date:
Loans currently in process for residents in your City/Neighborhood:
36
This period:Year-to-Date:
Closed Loans
UnitsUnits
FHF
0.00
00
0.00
2-4 Unit Revolving
0.00
0.00
Total00
UnitsUnits
Fridley
00
179,216.00
738
Closed End960,725.79
0.00
06
50,000.00
Down Payment
Assistance
0.00
04
43,903.00
Home Betterment
Deferred
0.00
00
0.00
Last Resort
0.00
01
Last Resort Emergency 3,670.00
Deferred
0.00
00
0.00
Mobile Home Closed End
0.00
00
0.00
Multi Family Exterior
Closed End
0.00
06
Senior Deferred100,990.20
1,159,288.99
179,216.00
Total755
This period:UnitsYear-to-Date:Units
Leveraged Funds
0.0007,705.001
CEE
0.000157,132.003
MHFA FUF
0.00164,837.004
0
Total
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Types of Improvements Financed YTD# of Projects%of TotalTypes of Properties Financed YTD% of Total
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Commercial -Non-residential
11.67
22.56
Additions/Finishing off unused space
Condominium
11.67
11.28
Air Conditioning
Single Family Residence
5490.00
11.28
Bathrooms
Townhouse
46.67
11.28
Deck
67.69
Down Payment Assistance
45.13
Driveways
78.97
Electrical
22.56
Flooring/Carpet/Tile
11.28
Garage
67.69
Heating System
22.56
Insulation
56.41
Kitchens
22.56
Landscaping
810.26
Other Exterior Improvements
78.97
Other Interior Improvements
33.85
Plumbing
Radon Mitigation11.28
78.97
Roof
22.56
Sidewalks, Steps
33.85
Siding, Stucco, Exterior Paint
22.56
Solar-PV
11.28
Thermostat
45.13
Windows, Doors, Storm Windows, Storm Doors
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