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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 Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority January 28, 2021 Page 2 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. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority January 28, 2021 Page 3 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 Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority January 28, 2021 Page 4 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. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority January 28, 2021 Page 5 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.