HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 01-28-2021APPROVED MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 28, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Robert
Huddleston, Aqueelah Whitfield and Lucas Larson
ABSENT: Commissioner Kulaszewicz
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Executive Director Steve Juetten, HRA Manager Jim Barnes,
Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini, and Permit Technician Michelle Bast
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Jim Davis, Cathy Capone Bennett of Bennett
Community Consulting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to
order at 7:00 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 Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to
approve the Agenda. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners,
Huddleston, Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4A. Approve proposed December 17, 2020 minutes.
4B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
4C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Reports.
4D. Plymouth Towne Square Bonds – Accept loan from the City of Plymouth and
approve the redemption of the 2011A Bonds.
4E. Tax Increment Financing District 1-3 – Approve the removal of certain
documents from Sand Companies Element parcel
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MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners,
Huddleston, Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A. Vicksburg Crossing Window replacement Project – Accept bid withdrawal from
Minnesota Exteriors and consider bid from Intelligent Design
HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to approve
accepting the bid withdrawal from Minnesota Exteriors. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair
Soderberg, Commissioners, Huddleston, Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed
unanimously.
5B. HRA Strategic Plan - Review implementation schedule.
HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Ms. Bennett discussed modifications that were made after the draft HRA Strategic Plan
was distributed to the commissioners. These modifications were incorporated into the
value statements.
Commissioner Larson asked how the HRA contributes to the educational success of
children.
HRA Manager Barnes replied a stable home is beneficial to children and it contributes to
their ability to succeed at school.
Commissioner Larson inquired about the formal definition of Fair Housing and Equity.
He suggested changing “Equity” to equity.
Commissioner Whitfield stated she agreed with the modifications that were made.
Ms. Bennett also suggested adding more stakeholder comments to the summary page
using a sidebar format with the heading stakeholder comments.
Chair Soderberg opened the item for comments from the public.
Linda Lake, 10820 South Shore Drive, addressed the board to ask for more input to be
received from residents that reside in affordable housing in Plymouth. She suggested
there be more accountability of the board to people living in affordable housing.
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Joel Spoonheim of the Outreach Development Corporation stated there is a federal statute
called the Fair Housing Act that directs certain federal funding. He stated the
Metropolitan Council provides regionally established housing targets to be met. He also
stated that homelessness disproportionately affects children. He said affordable housing
is part of the local economy and suggested adding high-level goals into the strategic plan
that meet the needs of all residents.
Ed Goldsmith, 10101 State Highway 55 stated the important issue of tenant protections
does have to come from the City Council. He stated the board owes it to the people who
live in affordable housing to direct the City Council to protect tenants.
Ms. Bennett pointed out the specific language in the draft strategic plan that addresses
tenant protections.
Ms. Bennett reviewed the implementation summary of the strategic plan reminding the
Board the strategic plan is meant to be a guide.
Commissioner Larson said the objective ranking in the implementation summary is well
done.
Commissioner Whitfield concurred.
Commissioner Huddleston requested clarification about language related to
redevelopment, specifically in the HRA Board’s role.
HRA Manager Barnes suggested Ms. Bennett put together a complete draft with the
modifications for the board to review at a special meeting. He said there is no deadline at
this time to present the strategic plan to the City Council.
5C. Home Energy Squad – Authorize 2021 Program Agreement
Community Development Coordinator Lupini gave an overview of the staff report.
Chair Soderberg said she had this service conducted at her house, affirmed it is a good
program and stated that she supports it.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve
authorizing the 2021 Program Agreement to participate in the Home Energy Squad
Program. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners, Huddleston,
Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
5D. Authorize financial assistance for Valor Place development
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Community Development Coordinator Lupini gave an overview of the staff report, with
an update that the City Council had approved the preliminary plat and variance for the
property at their last meeting.
Chair Soderberg asked if the figures in the attached cost estimate table are the same as in
past staff reports.
Community Development Coordinator Lupini replied affirmatively.
MOTION by Commissioner Whitfield, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve
financial assistance not to exceed $600,000 for the Valor Place twinhome project. Roll
Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners, Huddleston, Whitfield, and
Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
5E. Valor Place – Authorize Hennepin County funding application submission
Community Development Coordinator Lupini gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Huddleston asked how the affordability of the property would change if it
was sold.
Community Development Coordinator Lupini replied affordability would be preserved by
restrictive covenants.
HRA Manager Barnes affirmed keeping the property affordable would be a factor if the
homes were sold.
Commissioner Huddleston requested clarification of how the covenants would be enforced.
HRA Manager Barnes replied that a legal document recorded against the property would
enforce the covenants.
MOTION by Commissioner Whitfield, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to authorize
the Hennepin County funding application submission. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair
Soderberg, Commissioners, Huddleston, Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed
unanimously.
5F. Consider changes to owner occupied Housing Rehabilitation and First Time
Homebuyer Subordination Policies
Community Development Coordinator Lupini gave an overview of the staff report.
Chair Soderberg asked if the situations listed are inclusive or just the most common
occurrences.
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Community Development Coordinator Lupini affirmed those listed are the most common.
MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve
the changes to owner occupied Housing Rehabilitation and First Time Homebuyer
Subordination Policies. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. (Chair Soderberg, Commissioners,
Huddleston, Whitfield, and Larson). MOTION passed unanimously.
6. UPDATES
• Cranberry Ridge
• Element
• Senior buildings
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.