Meeting Date: May 2, 2024
To: Members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
Title
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 has the opportunity to discuss or ask questions about each item individually if desired.
Summary Report:
Phase II Rental License Updates
Community Development Staff is working with Administration on updating and adding ordinances relating to housing. The HRA and Planning Commission will be asked to review proposed ordinance and provide feedback prior to adoption by the City Council. Contemplated ordinance changes include: Limitation on Rental Properties in Low Density Neighborhoods, Inclusionary Zoning, Short-term Rental Ordinance, Source of Income Protection, and Tenant Protection Ordinance.
Properties
307 Sumner- cleanup continues. Garage has been removed. Utilities have been disconnected, gas hookup has been moved.
308 Cherry St- purchase agreement calls for closing on or before July 1.
Northcountry Cooperative Foundation
No new update.
Property Disposition Policy
Update is included in packet
Local Housing Trust Fund
No new update.
Manufactured Home Communities
In September 2022, the HRA allocated $50,000 to Manufactured Home Emergency Repairs and to be made available to CAC and HCI on a reimbursement basis. To date, the HRA has reimbursed $35,000 in total and is processing an additional reimbursement request. HCI anticipates that they will be submitting reimbursement requests for the remaining $10,000.
On April 11, 2024 Community Development Staff participated in Viking Terrace's Safety Open House followed by a Resident Board meeting to hear resident concerns.
Down Payment Assistance
No new update, enough funds remain for one applicant.
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