Meeting Date: September 27, 2022
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:
Viking Terrace
HRA staff was invited to participate in a presentation by the Development Coordinator for NorthCountry Foundation regarding the process of creating a cooperative ownership structure for manufactured home communities. There were 23 individuals in the meeting representing local non-profits (including healthcare representatives) and government entities. The biggest hurdle that NCF representatives see to creating a cooperative is the apparent lack of a willingness by the community's corporate owners to sell. As long as the corporation is unwilling to sell, creating a co-op is not an option. The expected lot rent fee increases - as described by existing and former similarly situation manufactured home owners - is alarming to many.
HRA staff was invited and attended a picnic hosted by the Resident's Association at Viking Terrace on Sunday, September 18. Staff counted more than 100 attendees. The Northfield Police Department shared information on how and when to contact police.
HRA staff has provided the Viking Terrace Resident's Association with information on the MN Housing Manufactured Home Community Redevelopment Program and related resources to community members willing to assist with the application process.
Community Development staff is evaluating several potential options for preserving affordable housing options for manufactured home residents and single family homeowners. These potential options include exploring rent stabili...
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