HRA Meeting Date: March 6, 2025
To: Members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
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Staff Updates on Outstanding Community Development Items and City-Wide projects
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Action Requested:
No action. There are a number of outstanding items related to Community Development. Below is a summary update on each item. Staff will provide an update during the meeting and the Board has the opportunity to discuss each item individually if desired.
Summary Report:
Staff participated in MN NAHRO's Day at the Capitol on February 19, 2025. Staff had the opportunity to meet with state legislators and talk about housing needs.
HRA staff participated in MN NAHRO's 2025 Executive Retreat on February 20-21. There was a lot of networking and discussion regarding the current and future of housing.
City Redevelopment Projects
5th and Washington Redevelopment Project
- Eight developers received the request for letters of intent to partner with the city on the municipal liquor store, parking, and housing development at 5th and Washington. Questions from developers were due Monday, February 3 and responses are due February 28. See the Letter of Interest Request attached.
- The City Council designated the EDA as the advisory board for this and other downtown redevelopment projects.
5th and Water Redevelopment Project
- The EDA did not spend significant time in summer 2024 discussing this public redevelopment project. The EDA will need to review this project status in the near term.
Northwest Area Development
The City has successfully rezoned a significant amount of property within the Northwest Area to accommodate light industrial development at the end of 2024. Economic development staff continue to facilitate discussions among interested developers, utility providers, and the property owners regarding future development. More information on the development area can be found here: https://www.northfieldmn.gov/1578/Northwes...
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