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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority
May 17, 2022, 5:00 PM
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PUBLIC FORUM—Individuals may address the HRA about any item not contained on the regular
agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the
Forum, the HRA will continue with the agenda. The HRA will take no official action on items discussed at
the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff for future report.
3.APPROVE AGENDA —HRA members may add items to the agenda for discussion purposes or staff
direction only. The HRA will not normally take official action on items added to the 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 HRA member or citizen so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
4.1 Approve proposed HRA minutes
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 02-24-2022
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.NEW BUSINESS—Discussion of May 24, 2022 Joint HRA/City Council Meeting Agenda (attached)
6.1 Discuss May 24, 2022 Joint HRA/City Council Meeting Agenda
Special Meeting Agenda - draft
6.2 HRA Strategic Plan Priorities
HRA Strategic Plan
DRAFT Moderate-Income Housing Policy - redline
DRAFT Renter Protection Ordinance
6.3 HRA Priority 2022 Action Items
HRA Priority 2022 Action Items Memo
7.UPDATES
7.1 Valor Place Update
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2 of 2 May 17, 2022
8.ADJOURNMENT
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
May 17, 2022
Agenda
Number:4.1
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Devon Pohlman, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:Approve proposed HRA minutes
1.Action Requested:
Approve the attached minutes from the HRA meeting held on February 24, 2022.
2.Background:
N/A
3.Budget Impact:
N/A
4.Attachments:
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 02-24-2022
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DRAFT MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
February 24. 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Lucas Larson,
Aqueelah Whitfield, James Williams and Wayne Peterson
ABSENT: Commissioner Ronald Kelner
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Executive Director Danette Parr, Support Services Manager
Denise Whalen, and Permit Technician Michelle Bast
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Jim Davis and Keith Dahl of Ehlers
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 Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve
the Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1. Approve proposed minutes from November 18 and December 8, 2021.
4.2. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
4.3. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Reports.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Hold Public Hearing on FY 2022
Program Year Allocations
Keith Dahl of Ehlers gave an overview of the staff report.
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February 24, 2022
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Chair Soderburg opened the public hearing.
Three organizations were present to speak: Ellen Timmerman–Borer representing
Hammer Residences, Inc.; Molly Boyam representing Treehouse; and, Jon Burkhow
representing Senior Community Services (SCS). Each representative gave an overview
of the services their agency provides through past CDBG funding and thanked the HRA
for their continued support.
Commissioner Williams asked what ages are served by Treehouse.
Ms. Boyam replied the children are 14 years of age to either 18 or 19 years of age
because there is a program called Next that assists older teenagers transitioning into
adulthood. She said some come back to mentor the younger children.
Commissioner Peterson inquired how the federal government determines the amount of
funding for the CDBG and asked if population is a factor.
Mr. Dahl answered there is a formula based on various factors, population is one of those
factors. He also said Plymouth is an entitlement community and part of Hennepin
County Consortium which means the funds are allocated without having to be applied
for.
Council Member Davis requested an explanation pertaining to Table 1:1 in the staff
report.
Mr. Dahl provided an explanation.
Chair Soderberg closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to adopt
HRA Resolution 2022-01 to approve the application and allocation of fiscal year 2022
Community Development Block Grant funds. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1. Election of Officers. Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
nominate Chair Soderberg as HRA Chairman. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
nominate Commissioner Larson for HRA Vice-chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
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passed unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
nominate Commissioner Whitfield for HRA Secretary. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
passed unanimously.
7. UPDATES
Valor Place
Cranberry Ridge
Element
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
May 17, 2022
Agenda
Number:6.1
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Devon Pohlman, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:Discuss May 24, 2022 Joint HRA/City Council Meeting Agenda
1.Action Requested:
Review draft agenda (attached) and provide feedback.
2.Background:
In anticipation of the annual joint meeting with the City Council, staff would like to solidify the
upcoming agenda topics for May 24, 2022.
3.Budget Impact:
N/A
4.Attachments:
Special Meeting Agenda - draft
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City Council 1 of 1 May 24, 2022
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Special City Council
May 24, 2022, 5:00 PM
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.TOPICS
2.1 Overview of TIF Uses to Support Affordable Housing
2.2 HRA Strategic Plan Priorities
HRA Strategic Plan
DRAFT Renter Protection Ordinance
DRAFT Moderate-Income Housing Policy - redline
2.3 HRA Priority 2022 Action Items
HRA Priority 2022 Action Items Memo
3.ADJOURN
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
May 17, 2022
Agenda
Number:6.2
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Devon Pohlman, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:HRA Strategic Plan Priorities
1.Action Requested:
Revisit the previously approved Strategic Plan and discuss two priorities: a draft ordinance and new
draft proposed housing policy.
2.Background:
The HRA began development of the Strategic Plan with the support and input from the HRA and City
Council in 2020-2021. Input from stakeholders was obtained through a variety of engagement
methods with HRA and City Council members, community stakeholder interviews, analysis of other
local government policies and practices, and through a public comment period. In March of 2021 the
City Council adopted the Strategic Plan. Staff now seeks to discuss next steps related to these two
key housing items.
3.Budget Impact:
N/A
4.Attachments:
HRA Strategic Plan
DRAFT Moderate-Income Housing Policy - redline
DRAFT Renter Protection Ordinance
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Plymouth HRA Strategic Plan
City of Plymouth
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
Adopted: March 9, 2021
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Table of Contents
Background…………………………………………………………………Page 3-4
The Process…………………………………………………………………Page 5
HRA Housing Priorities and Actions to Consider ………… ………Pages 6-13
Implementation……………………………………………………………Pages 14-15
Plymouth HRA
Mission & Values
Mission. The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
promotes and contributes to the economic health of the community
through the creation and maintenance of affordable, workforce and
life-cycle housing, and active participation in the City’s development
and redevelopment processes.
Values. The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority is a
facilitator and significant contributor to creating an economically
healthy and diverse community:
•Which is supportive of quality affordable and workforce
housing for all incomes and family sizes.
•That promotes a variety of affordable, workforce and life-cycle
housing choices dispersed throughout the City to meet the
needs of a diverse population, local employment needs,
household stability and educational success of children.
•Where the existing housing stock is well maintained.
•Where some older commercial buildings and areas of the
community are redeveloped in a timely fashion.
•Which acquires additional resources to proactively address
affordable housing shortages and redevelopment needs.
•Where the HRA works in partnership with citizens, businesses,
the City Council and other City departments, and other
organizations.
•Where the social services necessary to support housing and
jobs in the community are available and coordinated.
•Where the HRA is committed to promoting Fair Housing and
equal access and opportunity in housing.
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Background
The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has been an
independent governmental entity since its initial creation by the City Council in
1975. The HRA is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the City
Council. Commissioners serve five-year staggered terms.
HRA members who participated in development of the HRA Strategic Plan
include the following:
• Michelle Soderberg, HRA Chair
• Jeff Kulaszewicz
• Lucas Larson
• Aqueelah Whitfield
• Bob Huddleston
• Jim Davis, City Council Representative to
the HRA
The HRA’s charge is to oversee and guide in
the implementation of Plymouth’s housing
programs and collaborate on redevelopment
efforts of the City. They manage federal,
state, and local grants for housing programs
and administer eight active Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Districts. Funding for the
HRA programs comes from the Federal
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and Community
Development Block Grants (CDBG), and an
annual HRA levy. These funding sources
support staff, existing program
implementation, and the maintenance,
management and administration of two HRA
owned senior housing properties; Plymouth
Towne Square and Vicksburg Crossing.
2040 City Comprehensive Plan
Value Statements
•Maintain and enhance housing
quality and diversity. Plymouth
values housing that is attractive,
well-constructed and maintained
to ensure quality of life for all
residents. Plymouth also values
diverse housing opportunities in
neighborhoods throughout the
community, including affordable
housing, renter and owner-
occupied housing, senior housing
and lifecycle housing.
•Meet the needs of all age groups
within the City, with a particular
focus on young people and the
aging population. Plymouth
recognizes that the nation is
aging. And the City is no
exception. Plymouth will pay
increased attention to the special
needs of its aging population in all
aspects of community life –
housing, all forms of
transportation, services and
facilities and especially, sense of
community.
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Existing programs supported by the HRA include the following:
1. CDBG Programs:
a. First Time Homebuyer Program
b. Owner Occupied Home
Rehabilitation Program
c. Owner Occupied Emergency
Repair Program
d. Social Services
e. Rental Rehab Program
2. Housing Choice Voucher Program
3. Senior Rental Housing
4. Architectural Design Program
5. Home Energy Squad Plus
6. Multi-Family Fire Suppression Program
7. Housing Improvement Area Program
8. Community Land Trust Program
9. Scattered Site Rental Program
10. Private Utility Repair Program
2040 City Comprehensive
Plan
Housing Goals
•Promote the development
and preservation of a
supply of quality housing
that is affordable at all
income levels and at all
stages of the life cycle.
•Encourage and ensure that
all housing and
neighborhoods in Plymouth
are well maintained.
•Promote development
patterns that link housing
with services and
employment centers by all
forms of transportation,
particularly public transit
and non-motorized forms
of transportation.
•Metropolitan Council
identifies that Plymouth’s
share of the regions need
of affordable housing
between 2021-2030 is 679
additional units, of which
87% should be affordable
to those with incomes at
or below 50% of the area
median income.
•Plymouth has guided
vacant land in the City to
accommodate the
construction of 736
affordable units.
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The Process
The HRA completed a process over the course of several months to develop a
strategic plan that will solidify key HRA goals,
priorities, actions and funding needs for the City
and to gain consensus on the role of the HRA in
supporting the housing and redevelopment needs
of the City. The outreach and engagement process
was conducted in a virtual format due to the
limitation brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The strategic planning process identified the
priorities and actions outlined in this plan based
upon review and evaluation of the following:
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Comprehensive Rental Housing Market Study
dated April 4, 2018
• Plymouth Hennepin County Consortium
Consolidated Plan FY2020-2024
• 2013 Plymouth HRA Strategic Plan
• Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats and
Opportunities Summary completed by the HRA
and dated October 14, 2020
• Stakeholder input through Zoom and phone
interviews and online surveys by residents, the
City Council and HRA members.
• Stakeholder interviews including
representatives from Interfaith Outreach
Community Partners, Outreach Development
Corporation (ODC) Board of Directors, RE/MAX, former Wells Fargo Community
Lender, Summit Mortgage, Plymouth Covenant Church, Mount Olivet Church of
Plymouth, Messiah Church and Wayzata Schools (Community Engagement and
Partnership Coordinator, Academic Interventionist, Director of Community
Education and Principal on Special Assignment.)
• A developer work session of the HRA and City Council on July 23, 2020 which
included representatives from Doran Companies, Ryan Companies and
CommonBond
• HRA and City Council online survey of priorities and needs completed by 80
percent of the members
• City of Plymouth flash vote completed by 1,042 Plymouth residents – 1,197
total participants which included 1,139 responding (62%) of the 1852 initially
invited and 58 new participants
Stakeholder Comments
•As the gap between housing
costs and incomes increases
there is a higher risk of
families and children
becoming homeless – ODC
•There is a need for larger (3
and 4 bedroom) affordable
housing units for families –
ODC
•Support higher densities to
provide more opportunities
for the private sector to
develop new housing and
commercial options desired
by residents – Developer
Roundtable
•Support zoning land for
higher densities and being
more flexible in local land
use, building requirements
and processing time is
important – Developer
Roundtable
•The top three Flashvote
responses on what residents
(986) would like to see more
of included:
-55% renovate older
buildings
-45% mixed use housing
-42% first time homebuyer
assistance
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HRA Priorities
1. Preservation of Existing Housing and Tenant Protections
The most affordable housing is within the existing older properties, referred to
as Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH).
HRA Priority: Support preservation of existing rental housing and protect
vulnerable and low-income households.
• Tenant Protection Ordinance:
o Goal: Protect vulnerable and
lower income residents from
being displaced due to rent
increases without time to find
alternate housing and provided
an opportunity for residents at
risk of losing housing to be
connected to housing and social
assistance.
o Action: Consider adoption of a
tenant protection ordinance that
would outline requirements to
protect tenants from being
displaced when properties change
ownership. Best practices include
providing tenants a three (or
longer) months period where
there is a pause on rent
increases, tenant re-screening,
and non-renewal of leases without
cause. An ordinance can spell
out options where a new owner
chooses or does not comply with
the pause that can include a
requirement to pay relocation
benefits to tenants.
The Facts: Need for Preservation
and Protection of Tenants
•The City’s existing rental housing
stock is aging - 47% of the rental
housing in the City was built in the
1970s and 1980s.
•28% of the City’s residents live in
rental housing.
•43% (3,736) of renter households,
are paying more than 30% of their
income on housing cost, increasing
the risk of residents choosing between
paying rent, eating, covering
healthcare costs and other critical life
and safety needs.
•Median rent increased 18% from
2010 to 2018; at the same time there
was less available housing with a 29%
reduction in the vacancy rate from
5.5% to 3.9%.
•From 2010 to 2018, 10 apartment
properties sold representing 3,456
units in the City.
•In-demand jobs in the Twin Cities do
not pay enough to afford the median
rent or mortgage in Plymouth. These
include critical workers to support
business vitality and resident services
such as cashiers, retail workers,
personal care aides, nursing
assistants, janitors and customer
service representatives.
Sources: Plymouth Maxfield Study, Plymouth
2040 Comprehensive Plan, MHP’s Plymouth
Rental Snapshot, MHP’s Market Watch;
Hennepin County Report
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• Local 4d Affordable Housing Incentive
o Goal: Protect vulnerable and lower income residents by preserving
existing unsubsidized affordable rental units in exchange for a lower tax
applied to those units. In many cases, existing properties are already
providing rents at or below 60% of the area median income. However,
those units are most at risk of rent escalation as vacancy rates lower and
the availability of lower rental housing is reduced.
o Action: Evaluate adoption of a local 4d Affordable Housing Incentive that
would provide qualifying existing rental property owners a rate
reduction in property taxes from the current 1.25% to .75% per MN
Statute 273.128 for qualifying rent restricted units. Per the state statute
a minimum of 20% of the total units would need to have rent and income
restrictions for those at or below 60% of the current area median income
to be eligible for the reduced tax rate on those units. To trigger the
program, the HRA, as the local unit of government, would provide
nominal financial assistance to the property owner who then enters into a
development agreement which outlines the rent restrictions and terms .
The total amount of the reduction would be evidenced by a document
recorded against the property.
• NOAH Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program
o Goal: Encourage property improvements that increase property values
while protecting vulnerable and lower income residents by ensuring that
a portion of a property’s rents remains affordable when these properties
are improved to protect the health, safety and livability of the City’s older
rental properties.
o Action: Consider expanding funding and criteria for restricting rents
focused on providing assistance to existing older rental properties that
are in need of renovation such as exterior improvements, energy
efficiency upgrades, fire suppression systems and other health, safety,
crime reduction and livability improvements. The assistance would be
provided to help finance improvements in exchange for ensuring that a
portion of the rents are kept affordable at or below 60% of the current
area median incomes. The financial assistance could be structured as a
loan or grant. A development agreement with the property owner that
would include a covenant on the deed of the property, would be required
to ensure the owners comply with the income requirements.
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HRA Housing Priorities (continued)
2. Increase Housing Affordability to Diversify Housing Options
and Opportunity in the City
To achieve the mission of the HRA, it is
important to provide opportunities to
diversify the housing options and support
new affordable housing including seniors,
low-income families and the younger
generation.
HRA Priority: Support more development
of affordable housing and increase
housing options and opportunities in the
City.
• Mixed Income Housing Policy
o Goal: Ensure high quality housing
in the City is accessible to
households with a variety of
incomes, ages, and sizes and to
increase the supply of new
affordable senior and rental housing
options.
o Action: Consider and evaluate
options for adoption of a mixed
income housing policy. Mixed
income housing policy (referred to as
inclusionary housing policy) can tie
financial or land use assistance for
new housing to include a certain
percentage of the total units as
affordable. Some policies allow a
financial contribution rather than
providing units within the proposed development. Evaluations would
consider the parameters that trigger the policy and outline the
percentage of affordable units and/or cash contribution formula. Mixed
income policy options include various triggers (city assistance, land use
change, number of units, etc.) that is outlined when created and adopted.
The Facts: Importance of
Diversifying Housing Options
•Only 1% (18 units) of the new
housing constructed in the City
between 2015-18 can be
considered “affordable” to a
household earning less than 60
percent of the area median income
which is $60,000 for a family of
four.
•Senior Housing Need: The
population growth from 2017 to
2022 for those age 75 to 84 is
projected to have the greatest
percentage growth at 32%. Incomes
of current older residents are lower
than the median incomes in the
City. In 2017, 10% of those senior
households had incomes below
$15,000 per year. Many City senior
households wish to remain within
their existing homes or may wish to
move out but cannot afford other
alternatives.
•Entry Level Housing Need: The
population of 18 to 34-year old’s is
expected to increase slightly 445
people (+1.4%) between 2017 and
2022. These are the residents that
tend to rent and may be looking to
put down roots in the community by
purchasing their first home.
•Through October of 2020, 1,300
homes were sold with a median
sales price of $392,000: up 3% from
the previous year; an unaffordable
option for many first-time buyers.
Sources: Plymouth Maxfield Study, MHP’s
Plymouth Rental Snapshot, Realtor
Association Sale Data
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• Affordable First-Time Buyers Options
o Goal: Increase the opportunity of affordable first-time homebuyers and
to revitalize existing older single-family neighborhoods.
o Action: Evaluate expanding
program criteria and policies to
support the purchase and/or
development of affordable, first
time home buyer options.
Programs and policies to be
evaluated will include the
enhancement of existing support
for Community Land Trusts,
down payment assistance and
lower mortgage options. In
addition, innovative program
options to consider can include
partnering with non-profit
housing providers by providing
gap funding to facilitate the
connection with first time buyers
to purchase existing homes from
senior households who wish to
sell their home.
• Collect and Share Information on the Importance of Addressing the
City’s Affordable Housing Needs
o Goal: Identify the economic and social benefits of a diverse and
inclusive community that provides housing affordability options to all
residents and workers in the City.
o Action: Collect and share data with residents, property owners,
landlords, property managers, and government leadership on market
realities, educational attainment impacts, worker recruitment and
retention and health benefits of a diverse and inclusive community with
a full range of housing options.
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HRA Housing Priorities (continued)
3. Proactively Support Redevelopment Efforts of the City
As the City of Plymouth becomes fully developed, reuse and redevelopment of
property will become more important to ensure that property values remain
stable and to increase options and opportunities for residents and businesses.
Reuse of land that includes a mix of uses and more compact development
provides options for active living, such as walking or biking, within proximity to
retail, services and other amenities.
HRA Priority: Assist in prioritizing redevelopment opportunities and future
land uses to support a mix of land uses and options for compact living.
• Identify and Prioritize Areas for Redevelopment
o Goal: Provide clarity, consistency, and flexibility to attract private
investment in redevelopment areas of the City and ensure that market
demand and community vision align.
o Actions: In cooperation with the City Council and other City
departments, the HRA will assist with the following redevelopment
efforts, where appropriate.
▪ Provide input on and identify key areas of the City that need
redeveloping.
▪ Identify acceptable mixes of future land uses such as affordable
housing, ownership/rental mix and mix of uses for redevelopment
areas.
▪ Identify best practices and policies for fast-track approvals and
flexibility when the project meets certain requirements.
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• Assist with Assembly of Land for Redevelopment
o Goal: Increase partnerships and opportunities in the redevelopment of
land by leveraging property control to support community goals, facilitate
and promote private investment and increase availability of affordable
housing.
o Action: Provide assistance in identifying site acquisition tools and
financing options to support assemblage of key (re)development sites
under multiple ownership.
• Identify and Share the Benefits of Investing in Redevelopment
o Goal: Facilitate and support agreement on redevelopment priorities
through education, collaboration and increased engagement of residents
to support a healthy and vibrant community.
o Actions: Collect and share information on current market realities,
redevelopment goals, and plans including:
▪ Providing information to newly elected and appointed policy
leaders on HRA mission,
values, priorities and goals.
▪ Offering site visits and tours
of successful regional
redevelopment projects.
▪ Conducting stakeholder
engagement
sessions/neighborhood
meetings and engaging
underrepresented populations.
▪ Clearly document stakeholder
support for the redevelopment
plan(s).
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HRA Housing Priorities (continued)
4. Coordinate Funding Sources and Financial Strategies
To adequately support the HRA Strategic Plan, additional and aligned funding
resources will be important. As federal and state resources become more
constricted, local sources of funding for housing and redevelopment will
become more important to ensure that the priorities and goals of the City and
HRA are achieved. As projects are considered by the HRA adequate funding will
need to be identified for implementation.
HRA Priority: Proactively meet the housing and redevelopment needs of the
City and be a partner with the private sector in development and redevelopment
that achieves the HRA mission.
• Assist in Identifying Adequate Funding Sources in the Support of the
HRA Mission, Values and Priorities
o Goal: Annually review options and opportunities to support the
programs and policies outlined in the HRA Strategic Plan through the City
budgeting process.
o Action: Evaluate local, federal, state, and county resources to implement
the priorities and programs identified in the HRA Strategic Plan. Work
with City administration on incorporating and analyzing the effects on
utilizing local resources on the City’s 10-Year Financial Plan.
▪ HRA Levy: The primary method of financing the delivery and
administration of housing and redevelopment programs is through
the HRA authority provided through Minnesota State Statute 469.
The statute allows the HRA, with approval by the City Council, to
levy a tax to give, sell, buy, transfer, or convey properties as
necessary to remove blight and promote affordable, safe and
decent housing. The HRA levy is evaluated and set annually by the
City Council upon the recommendation of the HRA.
▪ Pooled Tax Increment Financing: Tax Increment Financing is a
local government tool that can be utilized to support
redevelopment and affordable housing as allowed by Minnesota
State Statute 469. A portion of tax increments can be pooled and
utilized outside of the boundaries of the district from which they
were collected and can be a source to support priorities outlined in
the HRA Strategic Plan.
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• Adopt a Public Subsidy Policy
To be successful in achieving the priorities for housing and redevelopment,
it is important for the HRA and City Council to clearly outline the goals and
objectives of providing public funds toward that effort. This includes
identifying public subsidy policies accepted and utilized for the purpose of
implementing the HRA Strategic Plan. Clarity and consistency in how the
HRA and City respond to requests for assistance for development proposals
decreases uncertainty and risk resulting in lower costs to preserve and build
affordable and market rate housing and redevelopment projects.
o Goal: Ensure that the City and HRA leaders are accountable to City
residents on the utilization of public resources and provide clarity to
the development community on what is acceptable public support to
achieve the mission and vision of the City.
o Action: In partnership with the City Council and other City
departments, seek financial consulting assistance to adopt a clear and
strong public finance policy.
Implementation
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The four priorities outlined in the HRA strategic plan and implementation of
the action steps will require the HRA to prioritize their time, staff capacity and
financial resources to be successful. The following is a schedule to help guide
the HRA and staff in the successful planning and implementation of the HRA
Strategic Plan action steps.
Priority Actions Steps Timing Financial
Resources
Impact
on HRA
Mission
1.a Tenant Protection
Ordinance
$ ✪✪
1.b Local 4d Affordable
Housing Incentive
$$
✪✪✪
1.c NOAH Rehabilitation
and Maintenance
Program
$$
✪✪✪
2.a. Mixed Income Housing
Policy
$$
✪✪✪
2.b. Increase Options for
Affordable First-Time
Buyers
$$
✪✪
3.a Identify and Prioritize
Areas for
Redevelopment
$$
✪✪
3.b Assist with Assembly of
Land for Redevelopment
$$
✪✪
3.c. Educate the Community
and Policy Leaders on
the Benefits of Investing
in Redevelopment
$
✪✪
4.a Increase HRA Levy
Dollars
$$
✪✪✪
4.b. Adopt a Public Subsidy
Policy
$
✪✪
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Timing Key
Short Term Median Term Longer Term
Work on Immediately
and will have the most
substantive impact on
achieving the HRA
mission.
Policies and programs
that require additional
research and
collaboration
Outside resources,
stakeholder input and
collaboration required
to fully understand the
implication of the policy
or program
Complete in 2021 Complete within 1-3
years
Complete within 3-5
years
Financial Resources Key
Low Cost Medium Cost High Cost
$ $$ $$$
Ability to complete with
existing resources
A modest increase in
the HRA levy and
budget would be
required
A substantial increase
in the HRA Levy and
budget would be
required
Impact in Achieving HRA Mission
Low Impact Medium Impact High Impact
✪ ✪✪ ✪✪✪
Limited number of
residents benefit and
little to no property
value increase from
implementation of
program or policy
Several residents
benefit and/or
increased property
value results from
implementation of
program or policy
Many residents benefit
and/or larger property
value increase resulting
from implementation of
program or policy
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DRAFT Inclusionary
Moderate Income
Housing Policy
Inclusionary A moderate-income housing is a tool thatpolicy encourages new developments to
make a certain percentage of new housing units affordable. The goal of this policy is to promote
high quality housing located throughout the community for a variety of income levels, ages, and
household sizes in order to meet the City's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse
housing options within the community.
The City recognizes the need to provide affordable housing for a broad range of income levels to
maintain a diverse population and attract residents to live or work in the City. This Policy has
been created to ensure that a reasonable proportion of each new development r eceiving City
financial assistance include units affordable to low and moderate income households and working
families.
The requirements set forth in this Policy further the City’s Housing Goals and the City’s
Comprehensive Plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These
requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and private
sectors in the production of affordable housing.
I. Applicability and Minimum Project Size
Market Rate Multi-Family Development Receiving City Financial Assistance
This Policy applies to market rate multi-family residential developments that receive financial
assistance from the City and includes:
(1) new developments that create at least 10 multi-family dwelling units; or
(2) any mixed use building that creates at least 10 multi-family dwelling units; or
(3) renovation or reconstruction of an existing building that contains multi -
family dwelling units that includes at least 10 dwelling; or
(4) any change in use of all or part of an existing building from a non -
residential use to a residential use that includes at least 10 dwelling
units.
II. Affordable Moderate Income Dwelling Units
General requirement
A development that is subject to this Policy shall provide a number of affordable moderate-
income dwelling units equal to at least ten (10%) to twenty percent (20%) of the total number
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of dwelling units in the development. The units designated as moderate-income will be subject
to the requirements listed below.
Calculation of units required.
(1) For development of multi-family dwelling units:
A. The required number of affordable moderate-income dwelling units is
based on the total number of dwelling units that are approved by the City.
B. To calculate the number of affordable moderate-income dwelling units
required in a development the total number of approved dwelling units shall
be multiplied by ten percent (10%) or twenty percent (20%) depending on
the affordability standard. If the final calculation includes a fraction, the
fraction of a unit shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
C. Properties that are remodeled or expanded will be subject to this policy.
Affordable moderate-income dwelling units will be calculated based on the
total number of units after renovation or expansion is complete. At least
ten percent (10%) or twenty percent (20%) shall be affordable moderate-
income, depending on the affordability standard.
Affordability Level
The required affordable dwelling units within a residential project subject to this policy shall meet
an moderate-income eligibility and rent affordability standard for the term of the restriction as
follows:
(1) Rental Projects:
A. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units shall be affordable to moderate-
income for households at sixty percent (60%) Area Median Income (AMI),
or
B. At least ten percent (10%) of the units shall be at available affordable
for moderate-income households at fifty percent (50%) Area Median
Income.
(2) For-Sale Projects:
A. At least fifteen percent (15%) of the units shall be affordable for moderate-
income households at eighty percent (80%) Area Median Income (AMI).
Rent and Sale Price Level
Rental Unit: The monthly rental price for affordable dwelling units shall include rent and utility
costs and shall be based on fifty percent (50%) and/or sixty percent (60%) for the Twin Cities
metropolitan area that includes Plymouth adjusted for bedroom size and calculated annually by
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax Credit
Program.
For-Sale Projects: The qualifying sale price for an owner-occupied affordable dwelling unit shall
include property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, principal payment and interest, private
mortgage insurance, monthly ground lease, and shall be based on eighty percent (80%) AMI for
the metropolitan area that includes Plymouth adjusted for bedroom size and calculated annually
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Commented [DP1]: 80% AMI = $89,400 for a hh of 4.
Median family income is $118,200.
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Period of Affordability
In developments subject to this Policy, the period of affordability for the affordable dwelling units
shall be at least twenty-five (25) years.
Location of Affordable Dwelling Units
Except as otherwise specifically authorized by this Policy, the affordable dwelling units
shall be located within the development.
III. Standards for Moderate-Income Rental Units
Size and Design of Affordable Moderate-Income Units
The size and design of the affordable moderate-income dwelling units should be consistent and
comparable with the market rate units in the project and are subject to the approval of the City.
The interior of affordable moderate-income dwelling units do not need to be identical to the
market rate units but if units are smaller than the market rate units with the same number of
bedrooms in the development, City approval must be obtained.
Exterior/Interior appearance.
The exterior materials and design of the affordable moderate-income dwelling units in any
development subject to these regulations shall be indistinguishable in style and quality with the
market rate units in the development. The interior finish and quality of construction of the
affordable moderate-income dwelling units shall at a minimum be comparable to entry level
rental or ownership housing in the City. Construction of the affordable moderate-income dwelling
units shall be concurrent with construction of market rate dwelling units.
IV. Integration of Affordable Moderate-Income Dwelling Units
Distribution of affordable moderate-income housing units.
The affordable moderate-income dwelling units shall be incorporated into the overall project
unless expressly allowed to be located in a separate building or a different location approved by
the City Council. Affordable moderate-income dwelling units shall be distributed throughout the
building.
Number of bedrooms in the affordable moderate-income units.
The affordable moderate-income dwelling units shall have a number of bedrooms in the
approximate proportion as the market rate units. The mix of unit types, both bedroom and
accessible units, of the affordable moderate-income dwelling units shall be approved by the
City.
Tenants
Moderate-income Rrental affordable dwelling units shall be rented only to income eligible
families during the period of affordability. An income eligible family may remain in the affordable
moderate-income dwelling unit for additional rental periods as long as the income of the family
does not exceed one-hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the applicable AMI. If the family
income exceeds this amount they must be moved to the first available non-moderate-income
affordable unit.
V. Alternatives to On-Site Development of Affordable Moderate-Income Dwelling Units
Commented [DP2]: This will require annual income
certification which may be perceived as onerous by the
developer.
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This section provides alternatives to the construction of onsite affordable moderate-
income dwelling units as a way to comply with this Policy. The alternatives are listed in
subsection (3), below.
(1) The alternatives must be:
A. Approved by the City Council, and
B. Agreed to by the applicant in an Affordable Housing
Performance Agreement.
C. Applicant must show the City acceptable documentation that a
formal commitment to the proposed alternative is in place.
(2) This Section does not apply unless the applicant demonstrates:
A. The alternative provides an amount of affordable moderate-income
dwelling units equivalent or greater to onsite units in a way that the City
determines better achieves the goals, objectives and policies stated in the
Housing Goals and Comprehensive Plan; and
B. Will not cause the City to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative
compliance mechanism.
(3) If the conditions in (2) are met, the City may approve one or more of the
following options to providing affordable moderate-income dwelling units that
are required by this Policy.
A. The dedication of existing market rate units to permanently affordable
moderate-income dwelling units that are of equivalent quality and size.
Existing dwelling units are approved as suitable affordable housing dwelling
units through covenants, contractual arrangements, or resale restrictions.
B. Offsite construction of affordable dwelling units within the City. Offsite
construction of units should be located in proximity to public transit service
at a site approved by the City.
C. Participation in the construction of affordable dwelling units by ano ther
developer on a different site within the City.
D. An alternative proposed by the applicant that directly provides or enables
the provision of affordable housing units within the City. The alternative
must be approved by the City and made a condition of approval of the
Affordable Housing Performance Agreement.
VI. NON-DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RENT SUBSIDIES:
Developments covered by the policy must not discriminate against tenants paying rent
with federal, state or local public assistance, including, but not limited to rental assistance,
rent supplements, and Housing Choice Vouchers.
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VII. Affordable Housing Plan
(1) Applicability
Developments that are subject to this Policy shall include an Affordable Housing Plan as
described below. An Affordable Housing Plan describes how the developer complies
with each of the applicable requirements of this Policy.
(2) Approval
The Affordable Housing Plan shall be approved by the City.
(3) Contents.
The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following:
A. General information about the nature and scope of the development
subject to these regulations.
B. For requests to an alternative to on-site provision of affordable housing,
evidence that the proposed alternative will further affordable housing
opportunities in the City to an equivalent or greater extent than
compliance with the otherwise applicable on-site requirements of this
Policy.
C. The total number of market rate units and affordable d welling units in the
development.
D. The floor plans for the affordable dwelling units showing the number of
bedrooms and bathrooms in each unit.
E. The approximate square footage of each affordable dwelling unit and
average square foot of market rate unit by types.
F. Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each affordable
dwelling unit.
G. The pricing for each affordable ownership dwelling unit. The pricing of each
unit shall be determined at time of approval. At time of sale this price may
be adjusted if there has been a change in the median income or a change
in the formulas used in this ordinance.
H. Proposed schedule of individual unit development (market rate
vs. affordable units).
I. Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance,
materials and finishes of the development for each of the affordable
dwelling units illustrating that the appearance of affordable units are
Commented [DP3]: When must the plan be submitted for
approval? Concept approval? Do we permit a phase-in
period for application of this proposed policy? How much
time – 6 months?
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comparable to the appearance of the market-rate units.
J. An Affordable Dwelling Unit Management Plan documenting policies and
procedures for administering the affordable dwelling units in accordance
with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement.
K. Any and all other information that City staff may request to achieve
the Council’s affordable housing goals.
VIII. Recorded Agreements, Conditions and Restrictions
(1) An Affordable Housing Performance Agreement shall be executed between the
City and Developer, in a form approved by the City Attorney, based on the
Affordable Housing Plan described in Section VII, which formally sets forth
development approval and requirements to achieve affordable housing in
accordance with this policy and location criteria. The Agreement shall identify:
a. the location, number, type, and size of affordable housing units to
be constructed; and
b. sales and/or rental terms; occupancy requirements; and
c. a timetable for completion of the units; and
d. restrictions that will be placed on the units to ensure affordability; and
e. any terms contained in the approval resolution by the City as applicable.
(2) The applicant or owner shall execute any and all documents deemed necessary by
the City Manager, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants and other
related instruments, to ensure the affordability of the affordable housing units in
accordance with this Policy.
(3) The applicant or owner must prepare and record all documents, restrictions,
easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the City as
conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of a building Permit for
any development subject to this Policy.
(4) Documents described above shall be recorded in the
Hennepin County Registry of Deeds as appropriate.
IX. Definitions
1. Affordable Dwelling Unit: The required affordable dwelling units within a residential
project subject to this policy shall meet an income eligibility and rent affordability standard
for the term of the restriction as follows:
(1) Rental Projects:
A. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units shall be affordable for
households at sixty percent (60%) Area Median Income (AMI), or
B. At least ten percent (10%) of the units shall be at available affordable
for households at fifty percent (50%) Area Median Income.
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(2) For-Sale Projects:
A. At least fifteen percent (15%) of the units shall be affordable for
households at eighty percent (80%) Area Median Income (AMI).
2. Financial Assistance: This Inclusionary Moderate-Income Housing Policy applies to all new
and renovated multifamily residential buildings receiving City financial assistance.
Financial Assistance is defined as funds derived from the City and includes but is not
limited to the following:
A. City of Plymouth
B. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
C. Housing Rehabilitation Fund
D. Revenue Bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable)
E. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
F. Tax Abatement
G. Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Funds
H. Land Write Downs
3. Affordable Housing Plan: A plan that documents policies and procedures for administering
the affordable dwelling units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance
Agreement.
4. Affordable Housing Performance Agreement: Agreement between the City and the
developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve
Affordable Housing in accordance with this policy.
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DRAFT Renter Protection Ordinance
4XX.00 Purpose. It is the purpose of this Section to provide housing stability and protection to
tenants in affordable rental housing who are facing displacement by providing for notice to the city and
tenants when transitions from current affordable housing uses are planned, and providing tenant
relocation assistance when affordable housing is converted and tenants are required to move without
adequate time to find new housing.
4XX.05 Definitions. For the purposes of Section 4XX.00 et. seq., the terms defined in this
section shall have the meanings given them in the subdivisions as follows:
Subd. 1. Affordable housing building. As used in this ordinance, the term “affordable housing
building” shall mean a multi-family rental housing building having fifteen (15) or more housing units,
where at least 20% of the units rent for an amount that is affordable to households at or below 60
percent of area median income, as median income was most recently determined by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-
Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, as adjusted for household size and number of bedrooms.
Subd. 2. Affordable Housing Unit. As used in this ordinance, the term “affordable housing unit”
shall mean a rental unit in an affordable housing building that rents for an amount that is affordable to
households at or below 60 percent of area median income, as median income was most recently
determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Minneapolis-
St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, as adjusted for household size
and number of bedrooms.
Subd. 3. Cause. As used in this ordinance, the term “cause” shall mean the tenant or a member
of the tenant’s household materially violated a term or the lease or rental agreement, or violated an
applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Subd. 4. Relocation Assistance. As used in this ordinance, the term “relocation assistance” shall
mean a payment in the amount equal to three months of the current monthly contract rent.
Sudb. 5. Tenant protection period. As used in this ordinance, the term “tenant protection
period’ shall mean the period that commences on the date when a real estate closing transfers
ownership of an affordable housing building and ends on the last day of the third calendar month
following the month in which written notice of the transfer is sent to each affordable housing unit
tenant pursuant to this Section.
Subd. 6. Transfer of Ownership. As used in this ordinance, the term “transfer of ownership’
means any conveyance of title to an affordable housing building, whether legal or equitable, voluntary
Commented [DP1]: May want to define as the Housing
Tax Credit Rent (or below) to establish a standard for how
this is calculated.
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or involuntary, resulting in a transfer of control of the building, effective as of the earlier of the date of
delivery of the instrument of conveyance or the date the new owner takes possession.
4XX.10 Transfer of Ownership.
Subd. 1. Notice. Within thirty (30) days after the transfer of ownership of an affordable housing
building, the new owner shall give written notice to each affordable housing unit tenant of the building
that the property is under new ownership. This notice must include the following information:
(a) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the new owner.
(b) City Code Section 4XX provides for a three-month tenant protection period for affordable
housing unit tenants after an affordable housing building is transferred to a new owner.
Under this Section, affordable housing unit tenants are entitled to relocation assistance
from the new owner if, during the tenant protection period, the new owner:
(1) Without cause, terminates or does not renew the tenant’s rental agreement;
(2) Raises the rent and the tenant submits a written notice of termination of their
rental agreement; or,
(3) Requires existing affordable housing unit tenants to comply with new residency
screening criteria and the owner or tenant terminates or does not renew the
tenant’s rental agreement.
(c) Whether there will be any rent increase during the tenant protection period, the amount of
the rent increase, and the date the rent increase will take effect.
(d) Whether the new owner will require existing affordable housing unit tenants to comply with
new residency screening criteria during the tenant protection period and, if so, a copy of the
new screening criteria.
(e) Whether the new owner will, without cause, terminate or not renew the tenant’s rental
agreement during the tenant protection period, and if so, the date the rental agreement will
terminate and the amount of relocation assistance that will be provided.
(f) The date the tenant protection period will expire.
(g) Whether the new owner, on the day immediately following the tenant protection period,
intends to: increase rent; require existing affordable housing unit tenants to comply with
the new residency screening criteria; or, without cause, terminate or not renew affordable
housing unit rental agreements.
Subd. 2. Copy of Notices to City. The new owner shall provide a copy of the notices required by
this subsection to the City at the same time notice is provided to the tenant or tenants.
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Subd. 3. Copy of Rent Roll to City. If the new owner claims the property or the unit does not
meet the definition of Affordable Housing Building or Affordable Housing Unit, the owner shall provide a
copy of the rent roll, including the amount of contract rents paid by tenants, to the City.
Subd. 4. Language Requirement. Each notice required by this subsection shall contain an
advisory that reads: “This is important information about your housing. If you do not understand it,
have someone translate it for you now, or request translation from your landlord.” This advisory must
be stated in the notice in the following languages: Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Upon request by the
tenant, the owner must provide a written translation of the notice into the tenant’s native language.
4XX.15. Relocation Assistance.
Subd. 1. When Required. A new owner of an affordable housing building must pay relocation
assistance to affordable housing unit tenants when, during the tenant protection period, the new
owner:
(a) Without cause, terminates or does not renew the tenant’s rental agreement; or,
(b) Raises the rent and the tenant submits a written notice of termination of their rental
agreement; or
(c) Requires existing tenants to comply with new residency screening criteria and the owner or
tenant terminates or does not renew the tenant’s rental agreement.
Subd. 2. When Paid. The new owner must pay the relocation assistance to the tenant within 30
days after receiving tenant’s written notice of termination of the rental agreement or with 30 days after
the owner notifies the tenant that the rental agreement will be terminated or not renewed.
4XX.20 Penalty.
Subd.1. A violation of subsection 4XX.15 is an administrative offense that may be subject to an
administrative citation and civil penalties as provided in City Code Section 2000.01. Notwithstanding
any provision of City Code Section 2000.01, the penalty for a violation of subsection 409.15 shall be the
sum of the applicable amount of relocation assistance plus $500.
Subd. 2. A violation of subsection 4XX.10 is an administrative offense that may be subject to an
administrative citation and civil penalties as provided in City code Section _______.
Subd. 3. A violation of this Section as to each dwelling unit shall constitute a separate offense.
4XX.25 Payment by City to Displace Tenant. Within 30 days after a person pays the penalty
provided for in subsection 4XX.20, subd. 1, the city shall pay to the displaced tenant of the affordable
housing unit for which the violation occurred, the applicable amount of relocation assistance.
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
May 17, 2022
Agenda
Number:6.3
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Devon Pohlman, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:HRA Priority 2022 Action Items
1.Action Requested:
Review and discuss HRA priority initiatives for calendar year 2022.
2.Background:
In reviewing status of various HRA-related items, staff requests HRA feedback related to priorities
and next steps for 2022 initiatives.
3.Budget Impact:
N/A
4.Attachments:
HRA Priority 2022 Action Items Memo
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1. Explore new revenue sources for affordable housing (examples could include excess TIF increment
housing fund, market rate developer donation, grant/loan programs, etc.)
This item focuses on a review of available resources and tools to leverage funding for affordable housing
for the City of Plymouth, including reviewing new opportunities to expand revenue as development and
redevelopment interest in the City continues to be strong.
2. Evaluate of HRA-owned affordable housing, including scattered site units
This review would include developing a capital needs assessment for all HRA owned properties which
will allow us to maintain and manage these important affordable housing assets within the community
for the long-term, while also maximizing operating efficiency. The capital needs assessment specifically
would result in both a short and long term evaluation of the life expectancy and cost of major items
needed to maintain HRA owned properties over the long-term.
3. Evaluate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration / HRA loan program
administration
The City of Plymouth qualifies as a CDBG entitlement jurisdiction which allows us to administer the
CDBG program directly, which the City has done since its inception. We are currently allocating
resources to a First-time Homebuyer Program, an Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program and to
social service organizations through CDBG. The City may wish to continue to administer the CDBG
program independently, but should evaluate if there are efficiencies in program administration by
working more collaboratively and directly with Hennepin County.
4. Review HRA loan program policies and procedures
The HRA’s policies and procedures for both the First-time Homebuyer Program and Owner Occupied
Housing Rehabilitation Program merit a re-review and refresh. Changing market conditions coupled with
changing demographics in the City of Plymouth provide the right opportunity to refresh program policies
and help ensure that City-administered housing programs are well positioned to serve low- and
moderate-income household needs.
5. Create an HRA Onboarding resource and review ongoing engagement
Memorandum
To: HRA Members
From: Devon Pohlman, Housing & Economic Development Manager
Date: May 12, 2022
Item: HRA Priority 2022 Action Items
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Staff are interested in feedback from HRA members regarding resources that are most helpful in
navigating HRA roles and functions. What information was most helpful to you as a new HRA member?
What ongoing information do you find most helpful?
6. Other priorities the HRA would like to discuss
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
May 17, 2022
Agenda
Number:7.1
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Devon Pohlman, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:Valor Place Update
1.Action Requested:
Discuss updates related to Valor Place.
2.Background:
Staff will provide an update on the lease-up status of Valor Place.
3.Budget Impact:
N/A
4.Attachments:
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