HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 13, 1992Housing & Redevelopment Authority
of Columbia Heights
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Euaebiu= Heintz
Patricia Jindra
Richard Dustin
,ion P. Pawluk
590N.E. 4~hAvenue, ColumbiaHeights, MN55421
August 13, 1992
HRA Commissioners
City of Columbia Heights
Fax: (612) 782-2801 · (612) 782-2854
RE: MISSION OF HRA AND HRA ORGANIZATION
Dear Commissioners:
As per our discussion at the August 11 Commissioner meeting, the
following information is provided.
MISSION OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: To provide
affordable decent, safe and sanitary housing for the residents of
Columbia Heights. To provide necessary public community and
economic development assistance to maintain and improve the City's
economic viability. In addition State Statute 469.001 (Housing and
Redevelopment Authorities) "PURPOSES" list the following purposes:
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To provide a sufficient supply of adequate, safe, and
sanitary dwellings in order to protect the health, safety,
morals, and welfare of the citizens of this state;
B. To clear and redevelop blighted areas;
C. To perform those duties according to comprehensive plans;
To remedy the shortage of housing for low and moderate
income residents, and to redevelop blighted areas, in
situations in which private enterprise would not act
without government participation or subsidies.
ORGANIZATION OF HRA: The HRAof Columbia Heights was established on
January 27, 1969 for the purposes as stated in state law. The HRA
is a semi-public corporation established under state law. The
Columbia Heights HRA has a Board of five commissioners who are
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council· The Board
of Commissioners is a policy making body that sets policies for the
XRA staff.
CURRENT HRA COMMISSIONERS
EusebiUs (Sebe) Heintz
Richard Dustin
Patricia Jindra
Bruce Nawrocki
Jon P. Pawluk
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary-Treasurer
Commissioner-Councilperson
Commissioner
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Housing Opportunity Agency
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CURRENT HRA STAFF
Donald Schneider
Grant Fernelius
Barbara Dock
Angela Schlender
Richard Roderick
Becky Townsley
Mary Milsten
David Doug Cremer
Patricia & Rueben Bush
Executive Director
Community Development Coordinator
Public Housing Manager
Occupancy Specialist
Financial Coordinator (Part Time)
Secretary
PT Office Assistant - Parkview Villa
Maintenance Person - Parkview Villa
Resident Caretakers - Parkview Villa
3. CURRENT PROJECTS/PROGRAMS
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Parkview Villa North Housing: 101 units of housing for
lower income seniors and handicapped/disabled persons.
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Parkview Villa South Senior Housing:
housing.
45 units of senior
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Rental Assistance Program: Through the Metro Council HRA,
we assist 205 to 215 families in renting decent, safe and
sanitary housing in the City of Columbia Heights.
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Single Family and Rental Housing Rehabilitation Programs:
The HRA administers five different Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency loan and grant programs for single family
and rental property owners in Columbia Heights. In
addition the HRAadministers a Community Development Block
Grant program funded single family rehabilitation grant
program.
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Anoka County Community Development Block Grant (ACCDBG)
Program: HRA staff administers this $150,000 to $160,000
per year program for the City. There are generally 10 to
12 different projects/programs that are funded and coordi-
nated yearly under this program.
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Tax Increment Programs: The City has 5 established tax
increment districts. Current activity in the districts
includes the planning/potential development activity in the
Multi-Use Redevelopment Plan (MURP) area in the southwest
area of the City. Staff also gets involved in actions in
regard to the Sullivan Shores Townhomes, University Heights
Townhomes, Columbia Square Shopping Center, Columbia
Heights Mall/Business Center and other downtown develop-
ments developed as a result of the Downtown Business
District Tax Increment District.
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City First Time Homebuyer Program: The HRAoffice coordi-
nates programs to assist first time homebuyers to acquire
homes in the City of Columbia Heights through special first
time homebuyer mortgage program through the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency and local financial institutes.
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The Executive Director acts as City Planner and does site
plan reviews. He also has provided staff assistance in
planning for and conducting monthly Planning & Zoning
Commission meetings.
Miscellaneous developments: HRA staff is involved in
promoting economic development in community. Proposals in
regard to redevelopment of housing and economic development
are coordinated with various city agencies and public
bodies. Staff adminsters the HRA/City Business Revolving
Loan Fund.
If you have any questions
782-2855.
in regard to the above,
Respe~ct f~ ly~
Donald R. Schneider
Executive Director
please call me at