HRAM 10/05/2017
CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Chairperson Gabel
called the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Pat Gabel
William Holm
Stephen Eggert
Kyle Mulrooney
Gordon Backlund
OTHERS PRESENT:
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director
Action Items:
1.Approval of Expenditures
MOTION
by Commissioner Holm to approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner
Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2.Approval of September 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes.
Chairperson Gabel what
asked for correction on page 1, “Chairperson Gabel asked IMCA
stood for.”
MOTION
by Commissioner Eggert to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by
Commissioner Holm.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED
AS AMENDED.
3.Approval of Administrative Contract – Home & Garden Show
Paul Bolin
, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated that Fridley has been fiscal agent for the
Home & Garden Show for 20 years. (Blaine, Mounds View & CH). Revenues from booth rental
cover expenses for the show. Since 2005, the H&G Show has contracted with Marsha Wagner
of Castle Visions to perform administrative tasks. Staff recommends approval of the contract
authorizing Castle Visions to perform admin work for the 2018 Home and Garden Show.
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Commissioner Eggert
asked if the show was in February.
Mr. Bolin
replied yes, but the dates were not confirmed yet. There may be conflicts with the
Super Bowl. A meeting is scheduled next week to finalize dates and then the information will be
posted on the website.
“”
Chairperson Gabel
questioned information on Schedule 1 with the contract increasing hours,
etc.
Mr. Bolin
replied that Marsha is retiring after this show and has offered to help us find a
replacement which is why that language is in the contract.
MOTION
by Commissioner Backlund to approve the administrative contract for the Home and
Garden Show, changing the date to commence to September 21, 2017. Seconded by
Commissioner Holm.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4.Approval of DEED Grant Application – Northern Stacks
Paul Bolin
, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated the Northern Stacks project is seeking a
$105,000 grant for contamination cleanup of the “boiler room/stacks” building. It is anticipated
that building will be used for a brew pub. The Redeveloper and Authority will cooperate and use
their best efforts to seek grants. Staff recommends that the Authority adopt the resolution,
approving application to enter into a funding agreement with DEED and act as project sponsor
for Contamination Cleanup Grant funds necessary to redevelop the former boiler room at
Northern Stacks.
Chairperson Gabel
toured the area last week and it looks amazing. She said they thought it
would take a decade to develop this area and we are on year four and moving very quickly.
Commissioner Eggert
asked if this was the final piece of this project or if more applications for
other parts of the property were coming forward.
Mr. Bolin
replied all property owned by Mr. Hyde will be redeveloped by next summer. There
is always the possibility of developing buildings to the north. If they become available for sale,
they may be incorporated into this development.
MOTION
by Commissioner Backlund to approve the DEED Grant Application – Northern
Stacks. Seconded by Commissioner Mulrooney.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Informational Items:
1.CEE Housing Program Update.
Paul Bolin,
HRA Assistant Executive Director, noted that one loan closed in September which
makes 13 year-to-date which is about where we were last year at this time. The remodel advisor
visits had one in September making five year-to-date. The Home Energy Squad had six
appointments for September making 40 year-to-date. Today was National Energy Day so some
information went out on this program.
Commissioner Eggert
asked if any changes have been made to these programs and if CEE
should come to a meeting in the future.
Mr. Bolin
replied the biggest change was going with LED lights, and there is no change in
pricing. He will check if Stacy Camp is available to do a presentation for the November meeting.
Adjournment:
MOTION
by Commissioner Eggert to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT
7:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Peterson
Recording Secretary