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Housing & Redevelopment Authority 1 of 2 November 19, 2020
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
November 19, 2020, 7:00 PM
City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVE AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or citizen so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
4A Approve proposed minutes from July 23 (closed meeting), October 13 and
October 22, 2020
4B Plymouth Town Square. Accept monthly housing reports
4C Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports
4D Tax Increment Finance District 1-3. Remove two parcels from the
Redevelopment Agreement and the Memorandum of Agreement (Crossroads
Commons)
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A Strategic Plan. Finalize list of Best Practices
5B Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Approve Policies and
Procedures Manual
5C Provide the Executive Director authority to submit development applications
and act on other project-related items for the property located at the northeast
quadrant of Fernbrook Land and Rockford Road (PID: 15-118-22-23-0008)
(walk-on report)
6. UPDATES
7. ADJOURNMENT
Instructions to participate in virtual HRA Meeting
HRA meetings will be conducted virtually (via Zoom webinar/conference call) due to the state of local
emergency for the COVID 19 pandemic. The chair, commissioners, and staff will participate in this
meeting via telephone/video conference. The meeting will be live-streamed online via Zoom.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority 2 of 2 November 19, 2020
Public Comments
Written comments: Comments may be submitted for inclusion in the HRA packet by emailing
Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini at mlupini@plymouthmn.gov. You may also request
that comments of up to one page be read into the record by the Community Development Coordinator.
Speaking during the meeting: The public may address the HRA regarding an item on the agenda via
Zoom conferencing service at no cost. Those who wish to speak must register online via Zoom and
indicate that they wish to provide public comment on an agenda item. Register via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JMB9IcPAQuGyDrARrIsbUg
DRAFT MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CLOSED MEETING
JULY 23, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Robert Huddleston, Lucas
Larson, Aqueelah Whitfield, and Jeff Kulaszewicz.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Executive Director Steve Juetten, HRA Manager Jim Barnes,
Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini, and Permit Technician Tina
Beckfeld.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at
7:27 p.m.
2. TOPIC
2A Closed meeting per MN Statue 13D.05, Subdivision 3c 10.1 to develop offers for the
purchase of property located at PID 15-118-22-23-0008
Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini gave an overview of the staff report.
Chair Soderberg asked about the listing history for the property.
HRA Manager Jim Barnes stated the property was tied up in litigation when previously owned by a non-profit organization from Minneapolis. It was last sold in 2014. In 2016 there was intent to build a twin home on the property but the current owner found a different property to purchase.
Commissioner Larson inquired about the plan for the property if purchased.
HRA Manager Jim Barnes stated the meeting focus is only on whether or not the board wants to put forth a purchase agreement for the property. Details of the project cannot be discussed in this closed meeting.
Commissioner Larson asked what would happen if he voted no.
HRA Manager Jim Barnes answered a simple majority vote is required so if three other commissioners voted yes, the motion would pass.
Commissioner Larson said he would be in favor of offering less than the asking price.
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July 23, 2020
Page 2 Commissioner Kulaszewicz stated the HRA has had difficulty buying properties in the past. He
is in favor of bidding on the property if within the $150,000 - $165,000 range.
Chair Soderberg agreed that properties have been hard to come by and she is in favor of purchasing
the property.
Commissioner Larson stated his major concern is the taxpayers would not lose money.
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz authorizing staff to make an offer starting at $150,000
and not to exceed $165,000 to purchase the property located at PID 15-118-22-23-0008.
MOTION dies for lack of a second.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, authorizing
staff to make an offer starting at $140,000 and not to exceed $165,000 to purchase the property
located at PID 15-118-22-23-0008. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Whitfield, Huddleston and
Chair Soderberg voted Nay. Commissioner s Larson and Kulaszewicz voted Aye. MOTION
denied. 2 Ayes and 3 Nays.
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, seconded by Commissioners Huddleston, authorizing staff to
make an offer starting at $150,000 and not to exceed $189,900 to purchase the property located at
PID 15-118-22-23-0008. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Whitfield, Huddleston, Kulaszewicz
and Chair Soderberg voted Aye. Commissioner Larson voted Nay. MOTION passed. 4 Ayes
and 1 Nay.
3. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
October 13, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Robert
Huddleston, Jeff Kulaszewicz, Aqueelah Whitfield, and Lucas Larson
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Community Development Coordinator
Matt Lupini, Support Services Manager Denise Whalen, and Permit Technician Michelle
Bast
OTHERS PRESENT: Cathy Capone Bennett of Bennett Community Consulting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority special
meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Soderberg opened and closed the Public Forum as there was no one present to speak.
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to
approve the Agenda. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners
Huddleston, Kulaszewicz, Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. HRA Accessible Home Program – Consider purchase agreement for 3315 Garland
Lane North
HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if the property has any covenant in place in regards to
affordability.
HRA Manager Barnes said there is a 90-year loan. That loan will be satisfied when the
HRA purchases the property.
Commissioner Larson asked what the HRA’s business plan would be for this property after
the HRA acquires it.
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HRA Manager Barnes responded there is an agreement with Mr. Hitz, property owner, to
continue to lease the property until he no longer needs it. After such time, staff will bring
it back to the HRA to consider options.
Commissioner Huddleston noted there is a typo in the seventh paragraph of the resolution:
the pronoun “she” should be changed to “he”.
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to
adopt the resolution to purchase the property located at 3315 Garland Lane North. Roll
Call Vote. 5 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners Huddleston, Kulaszewicz,
Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
B. HRA Strategic Plan - Review and finalize the HRA’s Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) and discuss the list of best practices.
Ms. Bennett summarized the previous work conducted on the HRA Strategic Plan.
The Board discussed a few areas of the SWOT analysis and made some modifications to the
wording to provide clarification.
Ms. Bennett said those modifications will be made and presented at the joint meeting on
Thursday, October 22, 2020. She provided an overview of the Best Practice Tools.
She stated this is not an exhaustive list ; however , this list may provide you with some ar eas
to focus on as part of your strategic plan. The Best Practices are structured around four
areas: Preservation and Tenant Protections; Increasing Housing Affordability and Options;
Redevelopment Options; and, Funding and Financial Strategies.
Ms. Bennet reviewed the preservation and tenant protection policies. She outlined five specific
best practices. Ms. Bennett reminded the board this is not an exhaustive list and to add other
policies and ideas that fit well for Plymouth. Many of these policies have been adopted by
Plymouth’s peer cities
Commissioner Larson stated he believes these programs are all well intentioned; however , he
thinks it is prudent to be careful. There could be unintended consequences. An example is
with a tenant protection program. If a new owner acquires the property, a policy such as this
might affect the sales price for current owners. There may be a discount purchase price for
those three months that the new owners are not able to increase the rent.
Ms. Bennett replied correct, there could be unintended consequences in any new policy that
you would evaluate. This does not mean you should not go through the process to really
understand what those unintended consequences are prior to moving forward with an
ordinance.
Commissioner Huddleston inquired if there was a model ordinance by another city in the state
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relative to tenant protection.
Ms. Bennett replied there are not exactly model ordinances; however, several of your peer
cities have adopted similar ordinances.
Chair Soderberg said the challenge here is to find that balance. This is a step; there is no
guarantee.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked what the goal is for tonight in regards to the best practices.
HRA Manager Barnes responded staff is hoping the board can come to a consensus of items
that can be passed on to council next week. These items are priorities, either programs or
policies you want them to consider going forward.
Chair Soderberg suggested that Ms. Bennett discuss all the items and then come back to
determine what to move forward with.
The Board discussed the four categories and agreed on a list of potential priorities to present
to the City Council.
HRA Manager Barnes said we do have one person who wants to talk: Ed Goldsmith
Mr. Gold smith introduced himself stating he had been the HRA supervisor 20 years ago for
the city when we did a Housing Improvement Area and he provided background on the project
to the Board.
He also stated that he is a member of the Outreach Development Corporation, which is the
Housing Corporation that was set up by Interfaith Outreach. They are having some discussions
about making some suggestions to the HRA relative to both the SWOT analysis and the
housing best practices. He also inquired whether the city still has the density bonus in its
zoning ordinance.
HRA Manager Barnes responded the city does not have density bonuses.
5. UPDATES
Public Hearing for the Housing Choice Voucher program
Request to issue the bids for windows for Vicksburg Crossing
Magic Packs
6. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 22, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Jeff Kulaszewicz,
Robert Huddleston, Aqueelah Whitfield, and Lucas Larson.
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Community Development Coordinator
Matt Lupini, Support Services Manager Denise Whalen, and Permit Technician Tina
Beckfeld.
OTHERS PRESENT: Grace Management Representative Jody Boedigheimer
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to
order at 7:02 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Soderberg opened and closed the Public Forum as there was no one present to speak.
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to
approve the Agenda. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners
Whitfield, Larson, Huddleston, and Kulaszewicz). MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4A. Approve proposed September 24, 2020 minutes
4B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports
4C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to
approve the Consent Agenda. 5 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners Whitfield,
Larson, Huddleston, and Kulaszewicz). MOTION passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5A. Housing Choice Voucher Program. Proposed changes to the Housing Choice
Voucher Administrative Plan and submission of HUD-50077-CR
Support Services Manager Whalen gave an overview of the staff report.
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Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked how many clients are making repayments.
Support Services Manager Whalen replied currently there are six active repayment plans
out of 325 total Plymouth clients. There are five other port-in clients that are making
payment to their original housing authority.
Chair Soderberg open and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak.
MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to 1)
Approve proposed changes to the Administrative Plan to be in effect immediately; and
2) Authorize submission of the HUD-50077 CT to Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. (Chair
Soderberg, Commissioners Whitfield, Larson, Huddleston, and Kulaszewicz).
MOTION passed unanimously.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for 2021
Vicksburg Crossing Window Replacement Project
HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Chair Soderberg asked if the board was just considering approving staff to go out for
bid on the replacement windows.
HRA Manager Barnes answered yes – once received, bids would be brought back to the
HRA Board for approval.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz inquired if the proposal was for a specific brand of product.
HRA Manager Barnes replied that while the pro po sed bid includes the requested
specifications, the HRA is a governmental entity and as such, cannot specify a particular
brand or vendor.
Commissioner Huddleston noted two manufacturers were included in the bid.
HRA Manager Barnes confirmed.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked how window replacement s will be avoided in the
future.
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HRA Manager Barnes stated the current bid specifications are for crank out casement
windows which are far superior to the sliders the building currently has. The technology
has improved since the current windows were manufactured.
Commissioner Larson asked about the original windows.
HRA Manager Barnes stated the original windows are five foot sliders and the proposal
asks for casement windows. The performance and quality of the casement windows is
superior to slider type windows.
Commissioner Huddleston recommended including in the bid a unit cost for sill
replacement and any damage below the sill plate.
HRA Manager Barnes agreed to add sill replacement to the bid.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to adopt
Resolution 2020-14, which approves the Plan and Specifications in substantially the
same form as the attached documents and authorize staff to Advertise for Bids for the
window replacement at Vicksburg Crossing. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. (Chair
Soderberg, Commissioners Whitfield, Larson, Huddleston, and Kulaszewicz).
MOTION passed unanimously.
7. UPDATES
Cranberry Ridge
Elements
Four Seasons Mall
Strategic Plan
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m.