HRA Meeting Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
To: Members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
Emery John, Program Associate
Ben Martig, City Administrator
Title
HRA Work Session
Body
Action Requested:
Discussion only.
Summary Report:
Tied to recent strategic plan alignment and budget discussions, the City Council has decided to take on the duties of the HRA beginning January 1, 2026.
This work session is to provide an update to current HRA board members as to the status of programs and initiatives as well as to serve as an onboarding tool for the City Council.
Annual Budget
Approximately $507,000 from all sources.
Allocated across programs.
Does not include grant funding.
Ordinances
Passed:
- Repeal of the 20% Rental Restriction
- Short Term Rental Ordinance
Exploring:
- Tenant Protections
- Source of Income Protections
- Inclusionary Zoning
Local Housing Trust Fund
- Established April 2022
- Current Balance $77,629
- HRA/City awarded $150,000 in 2025. Money has not been programmed yet.
Other Policies Being Explored
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Abatement
- Single-family, new construction, abatement strategy
4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program
- Preservation tool that was adopted by Northfield in 2025
- Northfield Estates
Properties
- 2330/2334 Elianna Drive
- Sold/selling as part of HRA repositioning
- 308 Cherry/315 Linden Street
- Future “proto-type” of creative affordable housing development using the “new” code
- 706/716 2nd Street W.
- Future “proto-type” of creative affordable housing development using the “new” code
- 307 Sumner Street
- HRA/City partnership with Rice County Habitat for Humanity
- Lot is being split into 4 lots for 4 units of affordable homeownership
- Fargaze Meadows/ Abbey Road Extension
- Potential workforce housing development
Programs
- Down Payment Assistance
- 2 are available
- Home Rehab Programs- no funds remain
- Manufactured Home Rehab- forgivable loan
- Single Family Home Rehab- half of the loan is forgivable after 10 years
- Emergency Housing Program
- Partner support for the Building Department
- MOU with CAC for housing navigation
- Emergency Manufactured Home Repair
- MOU with Three Rivers Community Action
- $34,825 remain
- Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- Partner support for the Climate Action Plan
- Approximately $15,000 a year is processed as rebates through the HRA
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
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