Meeting Date: December 5, 2024
To: Members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
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The HRA Board shall be given an update on outstanding HRA/City and housing related items.
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Action Requested:
There are a number of outstanding items related to and connected to the HRA, City, and housing in the community. Below is a summary update on each item. The Board could discuss or ask questions about each item individually if desired.
Summary Report:
Community Engagement
There was a Comprehensive Plan open house on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at City Hall. The open house was well attended. A Comprehensive Plan update is included in the packet.
There was a follow up meeting with the residents at Viking Terrace regarding recent property assessments and resources to address deficiencies. City staff and HCI were on hand to talk about existing financial resources to address letters of Orders to Correct. HRA and HCI formalized our partnership and understanding of roles and responsibilities with a memorandum of understanding.
Properties
307 Sumner St. E.: Update provided in packet. Staff has commissioned a survey of the property.
308 Cherry St./315 Linden St. N.: 308 Cherry St. has been winterized.
2230/2334 Elianna Dr.: One tenant family continues to work with a loan officer and is continuing to pursue the purchase of the rental property. No further update.
Southbridge: No update
Local Housing Trust Fund
Finance subcommittee is scheduled to meet Monday, December 2, 2024 to consider policy based on prior feedback.
HRA Programs
All CDBG funds for DPA have been expensed through July 2025.
There are nine (9) active rehab application loans in various stages of their projects and approvals.
Staff is preparing FY25-26 CDBG Application.
Professional Development
Housing Coordinator Hanson is participating in the Leadership in Affordable Housing Certificate program at Hamline University and has completed Course I. Cours...
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