Title
Approval of the March 14, 2012 HRA meeting minutes.
Body
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bostrom, Carter, Lantry, Tolbert
Excused: Commissioners Brendmoen, Stark, Thune
CONSENT
1. Approval of the February 22, 2011 HRA meeting minutes.
Commissioner Lantry moved approval.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
2. Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Properties; Dayton’s Bluff District 4; Payne Phalen District 5 under the ISP/NSP Rebuilding Work Plan 2009-2013
Commissioner Lantry moved approval. Approved as set forth in resolution RES 12-511
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Development Agreement, Obligating NSP Funds and Approving Sale and Conveyance of Land to BB Housing Associates, LLC for Properties Located within ISP/NSP Neighborhoods Identified as:
1. Parcel 991 Wakefield Street, Dayton’s Bluff District 4
2. Parcel 991-993 Hudson Road, Dayton’s Bluff District 4
3. Parcel 686 Bradley Street, Payne-Phalen District 5
4. Parcel 854-856 Burr Street, Payne-Phalen District 5
5. Parcel 982 Burr Street, Payne Phalen District 5
Ms. Cecile Bedor, Executive Director for the HRA, stated that the HRA has received approximately $30 million in NSPI, NSPII, and NSPIII funding to buy, renovate, and sell or lease residential properties. Ms. Bedor noted that NSP regulations require that 25% of the total NSP funds must be spent on housing units that will serve families at or below 50% of the area median. BB Housing has been one of our partners in meeting the 50% requirement; they’ve done excellent work that has been very well received in the community.
Ms. Bedor explained that the proposal is to sell these properties to BB Housing and provide subsidy to ensure affordability. She noted that the development agreement will have repayment provisions.
Loren Brueggemann from BB Housing was present at the meeting.
Chair Bostrom announced the public hearing, there being no testimony Commissioner Lantry made the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the resolution. Approved as set forth in resolution PH RES 12-80
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
4. Resolution Approving Sale and Conveyance of Land to City of Saint Paul for Properties Located within ISP/NSP Neighborhoods Identified Parcels 670 Rose Avenue and 676 Rose Avenue, Payne-Phalen District 5
Ms. Bedor stated that Saint Paul Library system and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation have been working with several community partners for many years to develop the Payne/Maryland project, which is to house a recreation center and library. The site includes the existing Arlington Rec. Center, Sue’s Park, Bradshaw Funeral Home and the remaining part of Kendall Hardware. With ISP dollars, the HRA bought two vacant, foreclosed properties directly adjacent to Sue’s Park with the intention of selling these properties for $1.00 to the city for inclusion in this project.
Chair Bostrom announced the public hearing, there being no testimony Commissioner Lantry made the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the resolution. Approved as set forth in resolution PH RES 12-81
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
5. Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Development Agreement, Obligating NSP Funds and Approving Sale and Conveyance of Land to Eastside Homes, LLC for Properties Located within ISP/NSP Neighborhoods Identified as:
1. Parcel 776-778 Case Avenue, Payne-Phalen District 5
2. Parcel 866 Burr Street, Payne-Phalen District 5
Ms. Bedor explained that this action is exactly the same as the action taken on item #4 with BB housing; the partners for these homes however are Hmong American Partnership (HAP), District 5 Planning Council, and Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services. The project plan includes the rehabilitation of up to four duplexes on the East Side to provide affordable rental housing for large families.
Ms. Bedor stated that Hmong American Partnership also has support services that they will provide to residents, helping to ensure their successful tenancy.
Mr. Jim Erchul, Executive Director from Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, was present at the meeting.
Chair Bostrom announced the public hearing, there being no testimony Commissioner Lantry made the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the resolution. Approved as set forth in resolution PH RES 12-82
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lantry moved adjournment. The HRA meeting was adjourned.