Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Date: July 7, 2026
To: Members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
Scott Wopata, Community Development Director
Title
Staff Updates
Body
Action Requested:
No action requested. There are several outstanding items related to Community Development and the HRA. A summary update on each item is provided below. Staff will also provide a verbal update during the meeting, and the Board may discuss any item individually as desired.
Summary Report:
City Redevelopment Projects, EDA, HRA, Planning Applications & Related Updates
See hyperlink in the attachment of this agenda item.
* Viking Terrace Cleanup update
Staff have met with the management of Viking Terrace to discuss site-specific needs and ensure alignment with this year's cleanup approach. Viking Terrace expressed satisfaction with their current cleanup efforts and indicated interest in potential City financial support to help offset associated costs that are passed on to their residents. Viking Terrace held their spring cleanup on Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23.
* Development updates
The Harvest Hills preliminary plat for 71 units of housing has been approved. Final plat and TIF agreement will be presented to Council in July for approval.
Heritage Lofts includes 138 units of housing and is working through final reviews under an approved 2023 TIF agreement.
The Archer Project has started through the Site Plan Review process. Certificate of Appropriateness has been approved. A height variance has been approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and a conditional use permit has been approved by the Planning Commission. It is anticipated that the developer will apply for TIF.
Cedar Meadows has a signed development agreement and put shovel to dirt in preparation for building. Cedar Meadows is a proposed residential development located directly east of the Northfield Hospital. A development agreement for Phas...
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