Meeting Date: May 4, 2023
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 has the opportunity to discuss or ask questions about each item individually if desired.
Summary Report:
Waterford Township Hall Move
Xcel Energy will be taking down powerlines in order to facilitate the moving of Waterford Township Hall from north of Northfield south on Hwy 3 to the fairgrounds. There will be interruption to electric services during this time to homes in higher areas of concentrated poverty. This move is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 18 starting at approximately 10:00 PM and will be complete by Friday, May 19 at 4:00 AM. THIS IS WEATHER DEPENDENT and date could change. Staff will work with City Communications to make sure that maps and information are widely distributed.
Linden Street Property
Staff has obtained demolition bids and are working on getting deconstruction bids.
Rental Assistance
Staff has been working with Rice County HRA to develop rental programming and landlord incentives to encourage acceptance of rental assistance in Northfield. Funding for this program has been allocated through City Council Resolution 2022-085.
Training
Minnesota National Association of Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is offering an online training series specifically for Housing Authority Commissioners. The online Commissioner Series will feature five sessions (four that are applicable to Northfield HRA) that cover the multifaceted role of a commissioner in an easy to access online format. (Att. 1)
Each session will be 90 minutes on the last Wednesday of every other month beginning in March. The 2nd Floor Training room has been reserv...
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