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Approval of the March 12, 2014 HRA Meeting Minutes.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Brendmoen, Stark, Thao, and Tolbert
Excused: Commissioner Bostrom, Lantry and Thune
CONSENT
1. Approval of the February 12, 2014 HRA Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Stark moved approval. The HRA meeting minutes were approved.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Approval of the Sale and Conveyance of Parcels 381 Lawson Avenue and 385 Lawson Avenue under the Inspiring Communities Program, Payne-Phalen, District 5, Ward 5.
Mr. Al Carlson, Director of Housing, stated the HRA purchased 381 Lawson in December 2011 with NSP funds for $118,000. This foreclosed two-story 1,768 square foot home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms was built in 1909. The HRA purchased the vacant lot of 385 Lawson through Ramsey County's tax forfeit program for $1 in November 2000. The properties are being sold to Thomas Launderville based on the after rehab appraisal and in consideration of NSP costs for $187,800 with an owner-occupancy deed restriction. Total gap assistance is $186,493 with program income estimated at $173,800.
Chair Brendmoen announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Thao moved approval. Approved as set forth in RES PH 14-64.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
3. Approval of the Sale and Conveyance of Parcel 886 Case Avenue under the Inspiring Communities Program, Payne-Phalen, District 5, Ward 6.
Mr. Carlson stated the HRA purchased 886 Case in August 2010 with NSP funds for $25,000. This foreclosed two-story 1,368 square foot home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms was built in 1888. The property is being sold to Benjamin and Gina Heirlmeier based on the after rehab appraisal and in consideration of NSP costs for $165,000 with an owner-occupancy deed restriction. Total gap assistance is $137,938 with program income estimated at $150,000.
Chair Brendmoen announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Tolbert moved approval. Approved as set forth in RES PH 14-65.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
4. Approval of the Sale and Conveyance of Parcel 971 Fremont Avenue under the Inspiring Communities Program, Dayton's Bluff, District 4, Ward 7.
Mr. Carlson stated the HRA purchased 971 Fremont in March of 2011 with NSP funds for $45,045. This foreclosed one-story 1,349 square foot home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms was built in 1940. The property is being sold to Alexander and Debra O'Neill based on the after rehab appraisal and in consideration of NSP costs for $157,000 with an owner-occupancy deed restriction. Total gap assistance is $163,972 with program income estimated at $142,000.
Chair Brendmoen announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Stark moved approval. Approved as set forth in RES PH 14-66.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
5. Approval of the Sale and Conveyance of Parcel 1031 Fuller Avenue under the Inspiring Communities Program, Summit-University, District 8, Ward 1.
Mr. Carlson state the HRA purchased 1031 Fuller in December 2010 with NSP funds for $45,540. This foreclosed one-story 816 square foot home with two bedrooms and one bathroom was built in 1921. The property is being sold to Sean Wendt based on the after rehab appraisal and in consideration of NSP costs for $131,000 with an owner-occupancy deed restriction. Total gap assistance is $140,104 with program income estimated at $118,000.
Chair Brendmoen announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Thao moved approval. Approved as set forth in RES PH 14-67.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
6. Authorization to Acquire Vacant Old Fire Station No. 24 owned by the City of Saint Paul at 1720 Seventh Street East and Subsequently Convey Same to Brian Kjellberg for Rehab and Development for Residence, Greater East Side District 2, Ward 7.
Mr. Carlson stated the Saint Paul City Council authorized disposal of old Fire Station N. 24 located at 1720 7th Street East in July 2013. The appraisal valued the property at $142,500 and the City subsequently issued requests for proposals. A proposal was received by Mr. Brian Kjellberg to convert the property into his permanent residence. The City and Mr. Kjellberg agreed on a purchase price of $75,000 and a commitment to invest $67,500 in capital improvements within the next 12 months. The property is to be conveyed to the HRA for subsequence conveyance to the Mr. Kjellberg in accordance with Sec. 51.01 (11) of the Administrative code. The City Council approved this conveyance and sale on March 5, 2014 including the pass thru and conveyance to Mr. Kjellberg through the HRA.
Commissioner Stark commended Commissioner Lantry for getting this property back on the tax roll.
Chair Brendmoen announced the public hearing. There being no testimony, Commissioner Stark moved approval. Approved as set forth in RES PH 14-71.
VOTE: Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
Chair Brendmoen stated her appreciation for all the work going into all the new home ownership across the city.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Tolbert moved adjournment. The HRA meeting was adjourned.