Title
Approval of the June 22, 2016 HRA Board Meeting Minutes
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Commissioner Voting
The reader calls the names of all Commissioners. A vote in favor is cast by remaining silent, and a vote against is cast by saying no or nay. When the voting is complete, the reader will state whether the motion passed or failed.
ROLL CALL
Present 6 - Commissioners Noecker, Prince, Stark, Thao and Chair Brendmoen
Excused 1 - Commissioner Tolbert
CONSENT AGENDA
Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
1. Approving the June 8, 2016 HRA Board Meeting Minutes
Adopted as set forth in Min 16-27
2. Approving and Authorizing Charge-off of a Forgivable Loan to BioMedix Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Adopted as set forth in RES 16-1067
3. Resolution Approving Subordination for Old Swedish Bank, LLC, 961-963-965 Payne Avenue, District 5, Ward 6.
Adopted as set forth in RES 16-1066
Moved by Commissioner Bostrom, Consent Agenda is adopted.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
4. Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Sale And Conveyance Of Five Properties Under The Inspiring Communities Program; Authorization To Enter Into Development Agreements, And Authorization Of Expenditures For Redevelopment; and Authorization to Waive the Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy for Each Property.
Commissioner Prince stated there is a discussion in place with staff and Chair Brendmoen regarding the five properties from the current RFP and two additional properties from a subsequent RFP that now have proposals and requested a layover of this item until July 13, 2016. Commissioner Prince also requested a layover of the City Council demolition appeal as the deadline is July 6, 2016.
Moved by Commissioner Prince, Resolution RES PH 16-182 Laid Over to the July 13, 2016 HRA meeting.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Commissioner Prince moved to authorize the HRA Chair to request a continuation of the HRA’s appeal on these properties at the July 6, 2016 City Council meeting to the July 20, 2016 City Council meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Prince
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Chair Brendmoen requested a quarterly report on the Inspiring Communities Program at the July 13, 2016 HRA Board meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Action Related to the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (HRA) Disposition Strategy and Work Plan: 1) Sale and Conveyance of the Parcel 499 Minnehaha Avenue East to Coa Murrell and Lynette Harris, Payne Phalen, District 5, Ward 5.
Mr. Sage-Martinson, HRA Executive Director, stated this request is for the approval to sell an HRA property under the HRA Splinter Sale Policy. This splinter parcel will be used for a community garden.
Chair Brendmoen stated this garden is for the Mamas Food Shelf organization and expressed her pleasure in this new addition to Minnehaha Avenue East.
Moved by Chair Brendmoen, Resolution Approved as set forth in RES 16-204
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
6. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Contingent: (a) Sale and Conveyance of 830, 840 and 940 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN to Rondo Community Land Trust and Community Housing Development Corporation, and (b) Commitment of HOME Funds, CDBG Funds and Net Land Sales Proceeds, District 8, Ward 1.
Mr. Sage-Martinson, HRA Executive Director, stated this exciting project is about the development of three parcels along Selby Avenue; Rondo Community Land Trust has been working with the community for a long time on this project. The two main components include affordable senior housing and commercial space, which met the community plan and desire to fill in that commercial gap on Selby Avenue. In addition, the commercial space will be a commercial land trust, which is quite rare across the country; this is the first one in St. Paul and in the State of MN.
Commissioner Noecker asked about the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s (MHFA) contribution to the project. Greg Finzell, Rondo Community Land Trust, thanked the commissioners for their past support and stated that Rondo Community Land Trust is seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the project; they are not seeking additional funding. Mr. Sage-Martinson stated the syndication proceeds located under the Sources is essentially the equity raised by the tax credits if awarded by the MHFA
Chair Brendmoen asked when Rondo plans to begin this project. Mr. Finzell stated mid 2017 is the planned start time and shared background information and future plans for the project.
Commissioner Stark applauded the work on this project. Commissioner Prince shared her excitement of the project. Commissioner Thao expressed his excitement and support in revitalizing this community.
Moved by Commissioner Thao, Resolution Approved as set forth in RES PH 16-205
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Noecker, HRA meeting is adjourned.
VOTE: Yeas - 6 Nays - 0