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HRAM 03/05/2015 CITY OF FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION March 5, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Pro Tem Gabel called the HRA Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: William Holm Pat Gabel Stephen Eggert Gordon Backlund MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Commers OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director Wally Wysopal, City Manager ACTION ITEMS: 1.Approval of Expenditures MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2.Approval of December 4, 2014 Meeting Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Backlund to remove the December 4, 2014 minutes from the table. Seconded by Commissioner Eggert. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Commissioner Backlund asked for the date on the first page to be changed to December 4, 2014. MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the December 4, 2014 meeting minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of March 5, 2015 2 3.Approval of the January 8, 2015 Meeting Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the January 8, 2015 Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Eggert. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.Approval of 2015 Mowing Contract Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, noted that the Authority owns a number of parcels across town in residential neighborhoods and has to maintain the properties like any other property owner. Last year the Authority paid $1,050 for each mowing cycle. Because some of the properties have been sold, the price has dropped to $750 per mowing cycle. Passau Inc. has been our mowing contractor since 2011. A formal bidding process was done in 2013 and Passau Land Care ended up being the lowest bidder. A contract has been in place since 2013 and allows for extensions of the contract if both parties agree. Passau Land care will keep the same rates they have had since 2013. Staff recommends extending the mowing contract with Passau Inc. for the 2015 season. They are very reliable and flexible, have good prices and do a good job. MOTION by Commissioner Eggert to approve the 2015 Mowing Contract with Passau Lawn Care Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY nd 5.Approval of Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Property 6000 2 Street Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, reviewed that in 2012 the Authority agreed nd to sell the parcel of land located at 6000 2 Street to Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) to provide land to redevelop the property adjacent to this lot. ACCAP is a nonprofit group that was formed in 1965 under the Federal Economic Opportunity Act to help disadvantaged individuals in Anoka County. ACCAP also runs the Head Start program in Anoka County. Mr. Bolin stated that this site is located a block east of the rail station and three blocks from Cub Foods. It is a great location for ACCAP tenants. This lot is not a buildable lot per city code. ACCAP will combine this parcel with the existing property, demolish the existing 4 unit building and replace with a 13 unit building. The building will hold a combination of 1- 3 bedroom units and there will be a manager living onsite. Mr. Bolin said that in 2012 ACCAP executed an alleyway vacation with the city and also went through the master plan approval because the property is in the transit development district. As this project moved forward ACCAP didn’t get all the funding needed to build the City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of March 5, 2015 3 project. ACCAP is making other applications through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for additional funding. ACCAP is looking for different ways to provide local match to increase their chances of funding from MHFA. The Authority’s donation of this property would be an adequate match. Staff recommends approval of the resolution found in the Authority’s packet. The resolution will amend the 2012 resolution, previously approved, and transfer the property to ACCAP to use as their local match. The transfer will not take place until all the other funding sources are lined up. Jeff Johnson , ACCAP, noted that these types of applications for funding are complicated and expensive. ACCAP has another proposal going on and will bundle them both together. Chairperson Pro Tem Gabel asked if the lot is considered a significant investment. Mr. Johnson said that they will get a new appraisal for the lot and the value of the lot will definitely help make their funding application more competitive. Chairperson Pro Tem Gabel asked if they think the grant will get funded to build this property. Mr. Johnson replied that not all MHFA applications get funded and it is a very competitive process. Sometimes it takes more than one try to get funded. They are hopeful this will work. Commissioner Backlund noted that the assessed values run behind the actual values so the new appraisal will probably be higher. Mr. Johnson agreed and noted that the appraisal will probably not be done until 2016 so the amount should be close to $40,000. Commissioner Backlund asked ACCAP to send the Authority a copy of the appraisal. Chairperson Pro Tem Gabel asked if the Authority would have to mow this property. Mr. Bolin replied that ACCAP would maintain this property. Commissioner Eggert asked if there were site plan changes from the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Bolin replied that the plan shown tonight was developed based on input from neighborhood meetings. The master plan has been approved by City Council. Mr. Johnson stated that the rent will range from $600 for a 1 bedroom to $850 for a 3 bedroom and qualifications are based on income. Commissioner Eggert stated that the capacity of rental units will be increased. City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of March 5, 2015 4 Mr. Johnson replied that is correct, the capacity is increasing from a 4-plex to a 13 unit building or 12 units plus one rent free for the onsite manager. CommissionerHolm asked if there were any changes to the building from the one shown in the presentation. Mr. Johnson replied that there are no changes. CommissionerHolm asked if the setbacks were satisfied. Mr. Bolin replied yes, it has all been approved by Council. CommissionerHolm said that it will be a nice addition to the neighborhood. Mr. Johnson said that completion will be in 2 to 2 ½ years. nd MOTION by Commissioner Holm to approve the transfer of 6000 2 Street to Anoka Community Action Program. Seconded by Commissioner Eggert. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Informational Items 6.Housing Loan Program Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, reported that there were no loans closed yet this year but there are two in process. There were also no remodel advisor visits but some will be generated from the Home and Garden Show. The Home Energy Squad visits are still very popular; there have been 13 year to date. Mr. Bolin reported that the Home and Garden Show had fewer venders participating but the attendance at the city booth was busier than in the past. The vendors all had good response from contacts made at the show. Moving forward the date will be changed so it doesn’t conflict with the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. Next year the show will be the first Saturday in February; February 6, 2016. Mr. Bolin encouraged residents to participate in the planning meetings for future of the Columbia Arena site. All residents received information about the planning meetings. The first one is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 from 6-8 at the Community Center. Information can be found on the city website. Adjournment MOTION by Commissioner Holm to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Eggert. City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of March 5, 2015 5 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:37 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Krista Peterson, Recording Secretary