Title
Approval of the September 14, 2011 HRA meeting minutes and the Continuation minutes.
Body
MINUTES OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday September 14, 2011
Kelly Bauer, Assistant Secretary
(651) 266-6604
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bostrom, Carter, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Stark, Thune
CONSENT
1. Approval of the August 24, 2011 meeting minutes.
Commissioner Bostrom moved approval.
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Resolution Amending Land Disposition Policy for HRA Owned Real Estate
Commissioner Bostrom pulled this item from the consent agenda and motioned for a two week lay over. This item was laid over until the September 28, 2011 HRA meeting.
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
3. Authorization to Designate Kendall and Alexandra Crosby Tentative Developer for Northeast Corner of Phalen Boulevard and Payne Avenue for Proposed New Payne Avenue Hardware Store in Payne-Phalen District 5
Commissioner Bostrom moved approval. Approved as set forth in Resolution RES 11-1795
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Commissioner Bostrom recognized Kendall and Alexandra Crosby, owners of Kendall's Hardware store, and stated that the neighborhood is excited to retain them Commissioner Bostrom also recognized Ms. Anne Birseno from East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC), along with PED staff person Ms. Sheri Pemberton for their work.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Development Agreement, Obligate NSP Funds and Approve Sale and Conveyance of Land to Marpe Development, LLC for Parcels Located in the Fourth Street Preservation area and within ISP/NSP, Dayton's Bluff District 4 Identified as: 314 Bates Avenue, 336 Maple Street, and 868 Fremont Street.
Chair Thune announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Lantry moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Approved as set forth in Resolution RES PH 11-1066.
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Ms. Cecile Bedor, Executive Director for the HRA stated that Mark Pasvogel from Marpe Development was present at the meeting, and PED staff is pleased with their previous work on a HRA rehab.
Commissioner Lantry also recognized Ms. Pemberton for her work as well.
*Commissioner Bostrom left the meeting.
5. Resolution Approving the Sale of Land and Conveyance of Parcel 1284 Woodbridge Street under the ISP/NSP Program, North End District 6
Chair Thune announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Helgen moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Approved as set forth in Resolution RES PH 11-1067.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
*Commissioner Bostrom returned.
6. Resolution Approving the Sale of Land and Conveyance of Parcel 325 Thomas Avenue under the ISP/NSP Program, Thomas-Dale District 7
Chair Thune announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Carter moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Approved as set forth in Resolution RES PH 11-1068.
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Ms. Bedor recognized PED staff members Ms. Sarah Zorn and Ms. Pemberton along with the Saint Paul NSP team for the work they've done on preparing the properties for sale.
DISCUSSION
7. Certification of Proposed HRA Property Tax Levy Payable in 2012, Citywide.
Ms. Bedor stated noted that her goal was to respond to questions raised at the last HRA Board meeting regarding her budget presentation.
As detailed during her budget presentation at the last HRA Board meeting, Ms. Bedor stated that staff is proposing to keep the levy at the same level as last year which was $3,178,148. Because of the reduction in values, the HRA levy will now be 94% of the maximum allowable levy.
Commissioner Lantry moved to postpone this item until the City Council meeting.
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
RECESS
The HRA meeting will reconvene later today in order to adopt item #7 during the City Council meeting at 3:30 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE CONTINUATION MEETING OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday September 14, 2011
Kelly Bauer, Assistant Secretary
(651) 266-6604
RECONVENE
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bostrom, Carter, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Stark, Thune
DISCUSSION
1. Certification of Proposed HRA Property Tax Levy Payable in 2012, Citywide.
Commissioner Lantry moved approval. Approved as set forth in Resolution RES 11-1782.
VOTE: Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lantry moved adjournment. The HRA meeting was adjourned.