HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA MIN 05-27-09ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
MIltiTLTTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
May 27, 2009
The ineeting was called to arder at 6:00 pm by President-Gary Peterson.
Meinbers Present: Gary Peterson, Bruce Nawrocki, Marlaule Szurek, Gerry Herruiger, Tammera Diehni,
Bobby Williains, and Bruce Kelzenberg.
Staff Present: Scott Clark, Sheila Cartney, Lany Pepiu, and Shelley Hanson.
Others from Community: Carolyn Lai~le (House Representative} and Jini Kordiak (County Commissioner)
Tlus was a joint meeting with members of the Plai~ning & Zoning Cominission for the purpose of tauring
various properties throughout the city that were used as examples for a possible Hausing Protection
Inspection Prograrn. Meinbers were provided with a copy of the mock inspection report done on eacli home
so that they ha~e a better u~derstanding of what corrections lnay be required if the City chooses to
uuplement the Heights Housing Protection Program.
The homes toured included:
4553 5~' Street (Anoka County is purchasing tlus property with NSP fwsds)
4108 7~' Street (The City purchased tlus property)
4502 Washiligton St (The City purchased tlus property)
4618 Polk Street (The City purchased tllis property}
At tlie end of the tour the meeting was re-convened in Co~~ference Rooin 1 to continue witli the Regular
meeting.
Z. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI~TCE- RECITED
3. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the Mu~utes of Apri128, 2009-
Nawrocki questioned whether the Ietter was sent to A~oka County to open the discussion
regarding the Levy money and how it will be disbursed as referenced in the minutes. Clark
said that the letter has not been sent yet.
Nawrocki then questioned why the proposed schedule for the Heights Housing Protection
Progra111 was not included in the minutes. Clark said it was because the schedule was
prepared to show a tentative tiineline for the process if the Board decided to proceed. 'I`he
Board did not ta1:e formal actio~ to proceed, therefore, the schedule was not approved in any
fashian. A new tentative schedule has been ~repared for discussion at tlus ineeti~ig.
2. Approve the Financial Report aild Payment of Bills for March a11d April per
Resolution 2009-16
Navv~ocki questioned the various funds listed in tl~e fulancial report. He wanted to know the
difference in the 201, 204, aud 420 fiulds. Clark explained the 201 fiuid is t1~e general
operating account for the I~lspections/Comznunity Development Departments; the 204 fund is
a holding ftiuld for the EDA/HRA levies, some of wluch get transferred to the 201 fiuid; and
the 420 accotult is an account for capital expenses outside of the nornial operating budget,
used for tlvngs like purchasing properties. Nawrocki also asked what the HRA-5 way split
was. Clark said he would have to check into that and report back at the next meeti~g.
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Nawrocki then questioned some of the individual bills: $119 to Fidelity Services was for the
Cleaniug Coinpany. $700 for Fire Instruction and Rescue was tlle fee incurred to have the
Fire Department btu-n down oile of the City avv~led properties in lieu of having it deinolished
by an I~ldependent company for a higher fee.
Herringer questioned if "deiuol." meant demolition expenses as listed on the financial report.
Clark told him that was conect. He also asked if the payment to ProSource was for
environmental work. Clark confinned tl~at. And the payment to Huset Park Development Co
for $56,334.36 was questianed. Clark explaiued tlzat was a refuud after expenses to the
Company from an escrow that had beeii held u~ the original amow~t of $130,000.
Motion by Szurek, seco~ded by Williams, to approve the consent items as listed. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED
EDA RESOLUTION 2009-16
RESOLUTION OF THE COLI7IVIBIA HEIGI3TS ECONOM[C DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MARCH AND APRIL 2009 AND PAYMENT OF
SILLS FOR THE MONTH OF b'IARCH Al\rD APRIL 2009.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Autllority (EDA) is required by Milmesota Stalutes
Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement ~~hich shows all receipts and disbursements, their
nature, the money on baud, the purpases to which the rnoney on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and
its outstallding liabilities; and
WI~REA5, said Statute also requires the EDA to exainuie the statement a~id treasurer's vouchers or bills and if
correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records; and
WEIEREAS, the financial statement for tlie months of March and Apri12009 and the list of bills for the inonths of
March and Apri12009 are attached liereto and made a part of this resolution; and
W HEREAS, the EDA 11as examined the financial statemei~t aild the list of bills and fmds them to be acceptable as to
both forni and accuracy.
NOW, 'ITIEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Coinmissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority that it has exaulined the attached financial statements and list of bills, which are attached
hereto and made a part hereof, and they are found to be correct, as to form a~id content; and
BE IT FURTl3ER RESOLVED the fmancial statements are aclcnoE~ledged and received aud the list of bills as
presented in writing are approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FITRTHER RESOLVED this resolution and attaclunents are to be made a part of the permanent records of the
Columbia Heights Economic Develapment Autliority.
Passed this 27th day of May , 2009.
MOTION BY: Szurek
SECONDED BY: ~Williams
AYES: All ayes
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BUSINESS ITEMS
4. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS PROGRAM
Clark explained that the tour earlier this evening was to give Board inembers exa~nples of inspection
report results of va.rious homes if a Housing Inspection Prob an1 was approved for properties being
sold in Columbia Heights. He stated that City Officials and staff had no idea last year how bad tl~ulgs
would get with the foreclosure hous'vig crisis, and what the impact would be on our neighbarhoads.
He said even though several proa ams have been initiated, these proa ar~is won't help maintai~ our
entire housing stock. The coi~ditioiz of our houses affect our neighborhoods, which in tun1, affect the
general condition of our city as a whole. The in~pection examples provided this evening were to give
the members of tl~e EDA Board, the City Council, and tl~e Plann.ing Coinmission a better
understandiizg if it is decided to proceed with tlvs program.
Clark stated he lcnows that it is a difficult decision to malce a.ild tllat the Council will probably face
some opposition, but that a point af sale inspection could benefit the comn~uiuty. He said staff is
looking for direction on whether to proceed with Public Meetings regardill; this matter. Tl~e
I~ispection Program would be required prior to a property being sold and wauld require son~e level of
com~liance for property maintena~ce. Clark said a lot of the sales taking place out there now are fire
saies that banks and martgage coinpanies are trying to si_mply reinove their liabilities. T`hese
properties are being turned over "as is" without any disclosures being made regardi~g the condition
of tl~e property.
Eric Meyer fram the Nortli Metro Realtors Assoc. stated that he represents a la.rge ~oup of realtors
a~d that they are agai~zst this type of ins~ection program. He said the Poult of Sale Inspection
Programs are a tool for the cities who have them, but make the process of selling a house more
difficult. He believes there are enough programs available iiow through the federal govem~nent, the
County, az~d the Cities themselves, to help owner's ~urchase hoines. He also stated that Colulnbia
Heights sales of fareclosed properties are higher than any other city around us. He thinlcs that our
sales will contiizue to rebound at a faster rate because of our location and the affordability of the
homes. Meyer went on to say that a high rate of rental property is adva.ntageous to the city because
they bring ul lugher taxes.
Szurek strongly disab eed with him. The i~icrease in the nlunber of rental property brings other
prableizls with it because the residents tend to be trailsient and are not coin~nitted to being a part of
the coinmunity. These problems cause expenses to a City that far outweigh a.ny additional tax
revenues.
Diehm agreed there are tools aiid fiulding available to us, but what tool out there gives us access to
these hoines? T`here are fiuids if ~eople waait to rehab a house, but what about those homes that are
not being inaintained or repaired. Stie said that masly buyers will hire an uldependent inspector
Uefore purchasulg a IZOine, but many do not. Many caiulot afford to, or are not aware of tliings they
should do before pw•chasing a home. She stated we have a large number of immigrants and other
vull~erable people purchasing properiy here because it is affordable, and unless it is a rental property,
we have no right to eilsure miniliium standards are being met. She believes that as a policymaker it is
her responsibility to enstue that all owners pulchasing propei-ty are not getting substandard hausing
that may continue to further deteriorate. `TJe need to protect the residents of this coinmunity,
especially thase that don't have the meatis to protect themselves.
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Meyer stated he didn't think the City should have access to properties, no matter what the condition.
He believes the requirements aLready in place by Banks, Mortgage Companies, and private lenders
for uispectioiis prior to giving loans on property are sufficient. Diehm disagreed witli that stateinent.
She used all the houses tliat tlie group went through this eveniilg as exa~nples of substandard housi_ng
that had lnortgages on them. She also pointed out that investors aud under funded buyers are finding
loopholes by purchasiilg these "affordable" properties an Contracts for Deed wluch eliminate the
need for any inspections. These properties usually don't get rehabbed because the ouTners aren't
i:equired to do so, or can't afford to, in many cases.
Meyer said Columbia Heights pro~erties are in a prime location. Diellm ab eed, but she pointed out
that if responsible owners are looking for property in an uzner ring suburb, they would look in St.
Aiithony, New Brighton, St. Louis Park, and other cities where housing is in better condition.
Meyers kept pointing out the lugh nwnber of foreclosures that have sold in Coluinbia Heights.
Diehm sa.id she didn't thuik that sales in other cities which have Point of Sales Inspectian Programs
have stopped. She wants staff to look into the statistics on that, and stated if the Couucil decides to
proceeds with this program, she hopes that the I~TOrth Metso Realtors Association would support tl~e
Council and not hitider tlieir decision. Meyer stated that the Realtors agree with the ~oa1s the City
Council has regarding the housing stock in the City, but that they disa~ee witli the process an how to
achieve them.
Carolyn Laine, State Representative, agreed with Diehm that tlie tools available to help purchase a
property ar to re-hab it doesn't necessarily heip the City's situation. She believes the City actually
needs this Type of program. She hopes the City Coiulcil will focus on the larger picture, that being
the overall health of the City. Laine tlui~lcs the focus should be to imprave t~~e housing stock to
encourage ow~zership for people who want to be part of our community, not just tenants who move i~i
aild aut, aszd l~ave no vested interest.
Cla1-k said that if the Board reconunends we move forward with this, he would follow a differe~t
process tha~l last year. He thinks tlZere needs to be more dialogue to better explain the program. He
said he would schedule meetings with the Realtors, bat~l~ers, and mortgage representatives i~ the area.
He would also schedule two Public Infonnation I-Ieaz-ings to explain the prograxn and answer
questions. He said there was a lot of incorrect infonnation that was passed around last year that got a
small group of people veiy upset and vocal. He said he got ca11s froin people tliat thought the city
would start kilocku~g on doors aud going into homes telling them to make certain repairs a~d
u~grades to their honzes, even if they were not selling. They misunderstoad that an inspection would
oi~ly be required before the sale of a home. Szurek affinned that she had similar calis.
Jeff Diehi~, a residei~t of Columbia Heights, said he tl.~inks Mr. Meyer's opiiuons aren't necessarily in
the best interest of the City, but rather ilz the best interest, especially financially, of the realtors
thenlselves. Diehm said Mr. Meyer is advocating for any type of sale, and seems to be encouraging
properties being purchased for rental, without any regard to wliat it does to a community as a whole.
He believes, as a resident, that Colw-nbia Heights has enough rental propei-ty. While he is not
necessarily u7 favor of the City coming in and interfering with the transactioii of selling his home, he
is willing to allow it because he sees the broader picture. Because his hoine is in good repair, the
requirenzent of an inspection wouldii't actually affect him, so he feels no threat to allow such an
inspectian. He doesn't i~ecessarily like govermnent i~ztruding an 1us rights, but reminded everyone
that we relinquish personal rights everyday for the bettennent of society. He said the b oup last year
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were concenled about their i~ldividual rights, and did not look beyond that ta wliat was good for the
coimnunity they live i~i. He thought it was a sornewhat selfish viewpoint. He pointed aut that
whenever you put your home on the market you lose your privacy & ribhts because all kinds of
people will view your property through the process.
Nawrocki said he wouldn't characterize everyone froin last year's ineetulg as misinformed. A lot of
people were concerned that it was an invasion of their privacy. He does believe the City has the right
and responsibility to inspect rental property, and as a result, each City Council meeting has a nu~nber
of rental licenses seekiilg approval. He sees this as a City policy that is working. He has concerns
whether to initiate this type of program for sales of private homes. He felt that most people already
hire Independent Inspectors, and he has a hard time justifying the requirement for more than one, and
that they have to pay the City for something they may have had done by someone else. He said that
Sellers and realtors are already responsible for filling out disclosures. If this isn't adequate than
maybe the State Legislature should step u1 and make the requirements for disclosures more strict and
implement stiffer penalties.
Cas-tney stated that disclosure statemeiits aren't done for all homes on the market, especially suice the
housing crisis started last year. Banks, mortgage companies, and private lenders who have foreclosed
oi1 a praperty do not fill out disclosure forms. They sell the properties "as is". So agau7, it gets back
to sub staildard properties are being sold to, sometimes, unsuspecting buyers, or those that cannat
afford to make improvements necessary to make the house livable.
Szurelc stated she tllought that all properties sold should go through a point of sale inspection for
safety issues at the very least. She used tlungs like furnace a.ild water heater operation, water leaks,
mold, foundation and structural integrity as exainples of items to be viewed.
Peterson said that if a private inspection is done, then nlaybe we could accept it for the purpose of
this program. It was pointed out that Private Housing Inspectors are not required to be licensed.
Doiula Schmitt said that if 60% of the properties sold are rental (according to Eric Meyer), than tlzere
are oi~ly 40% left that need to be addressed. She suggested making it a requirement that anyone
getting funds from the Make Heights Your Home Program, needs to go through an inspection. Clark
responded fliat program is for buyers usulg a 203K martgage, which is part of a federal progra~il, and
that rel~ab is a requirement of that loan and the iilechanisms for inspections are already in place.
Peterson sees that it comes dow~~ to two issues: 1) Invasion of Privacy and 2) Cost of Inspectian
wluch may prompt aii issue of cost of repairs.
Szurek thinks it will be an education process and we need to mal~e them understand the larger picture.
Herringer said this is a tough decision to make. His political belief's lean towards keeping
goverrunent out of 11is personal affairs and his house, but he realizes it isn't making a decision about
just his house. He is half comfortable about proceeding with this progratn for the safety issues raised
earlier. He believes the biggest hurdle to over come will be distrust of government and its policies.
Peterson stated the Board needs to decide whether to help our neighbarhoods and housing stock, or
not. He doesn't see it as sucll a threat. People are going to go through tlze house if it's ~ut on the
inarket anyways. You pretty much open yolu home to public inspection once it's listed.
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Clark reminded members that it is the same inspection we are currently using for rental properties
and abandaned properties, and he hasn't received any negative comments from owners about the ones
perf'onned thus far. He said that if Sellers choose not to make corrections, that buyers may assuine
the responsibility to fix by entering into an escrow agreement. Wlien asked if a property was already
subject to a. dedicated escrow account far a 203K prograin, would we require a~other escrow to be
establislzed. Clark responded that the prior Ordinance would recognize the dedicated escrow account,
so a second one would not be required.
Nawrocki stated he tliought the geiieral condition of housuzg has gotten better every year. He thought
the Fire Departinent doulg eaterior uzspections lcept homes looking good on the outside. He thinks
that progranl should continue, a~ld is not happy it is done on a`complaint basis only' now.
Diehm asked staff to checlc into other cities who put wuque restrictions an rental properties. She
brought up Wiilona as an example. She said they have a cap on the nwnber of rental licenses issued
for the city, or for a block. It is a way to control the density of our neighborhoods, and maybe we
could use whatever Ordula~~ce they have in place.
Herrulger asked how inany cities have a poi~t of sale or trutli in housing program u1 place. Eric
Meyer said he tliought it ~Tas 12.
Petersan asked the inembers if this is somethiug they want to pursue and take to the next step.
Nawrocl~i said he thi.~llcs it shauld go to a referendum. If ineetings are held, he wants to be ulfonlled
of the dates aald receive reports an any input received.
Dielwi suggested that staff aslc someone fiom ailother coinmunity tliat has a point of sale inspection
progra~ to attend an upcolning meeting so that the Council can seek input from them on their
prograln.
After a roll ca11 vote was taken, it was decided unaniinously to proceed with the proposed schedule
to gather public input. (See attached schedule). It was wlderstood that flie specific dates for the public
meetings may change, and that the schedule was amended to only plan up to a possible first reading.
5. HABITAT FOR I~Ci1MA:NITY PRESENTATION
Mike Radcliff from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity was present to seek support froln Columbia
Heights for a new prograin they are starti~g. They are seeking Aiioka County Home Program funds
to do a rehab on a foreclosed home in Columbia Heights. He explained how Habitat used to focus on
the construction of new homes, but has decided to move into rehabbu~g existing homes since so many
are on the market. They are lookuig for a three or four bedroom house that can be rehabbed for
$30,000-$40,000 so tllat a fainily caii move in. He said it would be a market acquisition, and that
they don't presently have a specific property in inind. He explained that Habitat's program requires
tlse owners to set up escrow accounts for future expeilses to help thein become responsible
hoineowners. They would like to purchase something this sum~ner or fal1, do the renovations over
tl~e winter, so tliat the house would be ready for occupailts by next spring. He reviewed the teims and
requirements the fa~nily must ineet in order to qualify. As they pay ofFtheir loaus, the money is then
used for future projects.
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Nawrocki aild Szurek Uoth expressed their disappoint~nent in past projects that Habitat did in tlie City
because they did not give preference to local families, and that a11 the houses looked the same.
Radcliff said that they have added some additional designs to their new construction projects because
they also recognized that fact. He stated they receive approximately 3,000 applications a year and
out of that number, about 50 families get homes. The applicants are given points for meetuzg various
requirements, and local fas-nilies would receive extra points. Tliose with the highest points, receive
the hauses. He believes their progra~n encourages respansible home ovv~lership and that it is a much
better option for tlze city tlian investors tw-ning everyt]sing i_nto rental. Radcliff said that the ov,nzers
are required to put u~ about 300 hours of sweat equity for their down payment either on their own
project or otl~er projects that Hahitat d~es.
Herringer asked if their application affects any money the City receives. Clark stated that Anoka
Couuty gives the mo~ey for this prob an1 from a totally separate set of funds aild that it has no isnpact
on funds that Columbia Heights receives for our other programs. There also is no fmancial
conunitment being requested from the City. All Habitat is looking for is a letter of support to move
forward with tlie rehabbing of oue house in our city.
Motion by Williains, seconded by Dielun, to direct the Executive Director to sign a letter of support
in regards to Habitat for Hwlza~uty's ap~licatian to Auoka County for HOME fwlds.
Roll Call: Kelzenberg, Diehm, Herringer, Williams, Peterson-Aye
Szurek and Nawrocki-Nay
MOTION PASSED.
6. RESOLUTION 2009-17 APPROVING MODIFICATION OF UNIVERSITY AVE
REDEVELOPMENT (C8) TIF DISTRICT
Clark explained that at the last meeting staff ~vas given direction to proceed with tlle scattered site
housing district that will allow the City to purchase up to tweiliy homes. As t11e iiutial step in this
process a fiulding source needed to be identified for the origulal purchase aild it was agreed upan to
use the existu7g fwsd Ualance, and 2009 aild 2010 increinent receipts, from the C8 (University
Heights) TIF District. This will generate approximately $950,000 for the scattered site district.
Nawrocki disab eed with tl~is plan and said that tlus money, or what portion of it the City would
receive upon redistribution, should go back to the taxpayers.
Motian by Willialns, seconded by Kelzenberg, to waive tlie reading of Resolution 2009-17 there
being ainple copies available for the public. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Willia~ns, seconded by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2009-17 adopting a modification
to the downtown Central Business District (CBD) Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment
Project and a Modification to the T~ Increment Financing Plan for the University Avenue
Redevelopment (C8) Tax Increment Financiilg District.
Roll CaIL• Kelzenberg, Diehm, Szurek, Herringer, Williams, Petersan- aye
Nav~nocki- Nay
MOTION PASSED.
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COLUI~~IBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPI~7~.NT AUTHORTTY
RESOLUTION 2009-17
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS
DLSTRICT (CBD) REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND A
MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY
AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT (C8} TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DiSTRICT.
~TJIIEREAS, it has been proposed by the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority ("EDA"} and the City of Colu~nbia Hei~hts ("City") that the EDA adopt a Modification to tlie Dovvntown
CBD Rev'rtalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project (the "Revitalizatiou Plan Modificafion") and a Modification to the
Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "TIF Plan Modification") for tbe Universiry Avenue Kedevelopment (C8) TaY Increment
Financing District ("TIF District"} therein (the Revitalization Plan Modification and the TIF Plan Modification are refened to
collectively herein as the "Modiscatiou.s"), all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.090 to 469.1082, and Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, inclusive, as amended (the "Act"), all as reflected in the
Madifications and presented for t1~e Board's consideration; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has investi~ated the facts relating to the Modifications and has caused the '_vlodifications to be
prepared; and
VJF-IEREAS, the EDA has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the adoption of the
Modifications. The EDA has also requested tbe City Planning Conunission to provide for review of and written commeni on
Modifications and that the City Council schedule a public hearing on the Modifications upon published notice as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows:
1. The EDA hereby reaffrms the original findings for the TIF District, established as a"redevelopment district" under
Mivuesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subd. 10(a)(1).
2. The Modifications inclnde modifyin~ the budget and brin~in~ the TIF Plan into conformance with current Office of
State Auditor requirements and authorizin~ the purchase of property with increments from the TIF Disirict. The City is not
modifying the boundaries or extending the term of the TIF District.
3. The EDA furtber finds that the Modifications will afford maximum opportwiity, consistent with the sound needs for
the City as a whoIe, for the development or redevelopment of the CBD Redevelopment Project by private enterprise in that the
intent is to provide only that public assistance necessary to make the private developments financially feasibie.
4. Conditioned upon the approval thereof by the Ciiy Council follotivin~ its public hearin~ thereon, the Modifications, as
presented to the EDA on this date, are hereby approved, established and adopted and shall be placed on file in the aff ce of the
Community Develo~ment D'u~ector.
5. Upon approval of tlie Modifications by the City Council, the Community Development Director is authorized and
directed to forward a copy of the Modifications to tt~e Anoka County Auditor, the Mumesota Department of Revenue and the
Office of the State Auditor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 469.175, Subd. 4a.
Approved by the Board of Coinmissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority this 27h day of
May, 2009.
Offered By: Williams
Second By: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Kelzenberg, Diehm, Szurek, Herringer, Williams, Peterson - Aye
Nawrocki - Nay
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7. ADMIIVISTRATIVE REPORT
Clark stated that staff has been contacted about NSP2 fiznding. He explained this is the second round
of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Certain communities will be eli~ ble for
additional funding for mini~7lum grants af $5 nullion dollars. One of the requirements is that the
community n~ust prove that tliey can spend that amount. Anoka County is looking to passibly partner
with various cifies ui order to qualify. Mulneapolis is hosting a meeting to discuss who may apply
for the ~ra11t and the requirements it would take to do so. Staff will be participating in this meeting.
Nawrocki asked if aily progress had been made on the potential commercial development of the K-
Mart site. Clark said the last he heard was that the developer is working with a brokerage group to
possibly fonzi a parti~erslvp so that the development cai~ mave aliead.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
The izext regulai EDA meetulg will be Tuesday, Jiu1e 23, 2Q09 at City Hall.
The ineetuz; was adjowlled at 9:30 pm
Respectfully subl7utted,
,~,-~~ ~ . ~ ~ ~~r ~ °~ F~ ~ ~ ~~~-e
Shelley Hanson ~
Secretary
Heights Housiug Protection Program
Potential SchedulelProcess
Date 2009 Task
April 28 EDA (Council) Direction to praceed
May 1 Contact North Metro Realtors Associatian - state intent of new
proposed prob am and need
May 27 EDA, P&Z Members Housing Tour
Dish-ibute proposed ordinance
May 27 Discussion directian with EDA
June 1 Natice to peo~le in attendance of previous public hearing on this
issue about upcoming information meetings
June 18 Meeting with North Metro Realtor Associatian
June 25* Calendar Show
Jwle 29 Meeting with Realtors, Mortgagers, Bankers etc. - City Hall
June 29 Public Infonnation Meeting/Open House - Murzyn Hall - mau7
July 20 Public Information Meeting/Open House - Murzyn Hall - Sr
Center
August 3 CC Worksessian - discussion
August 10* First consideratian
~ Subject to change
Public Relations
^ Calendar Show
^ Cable TV
^ City Website
^ Northeaster Ne~uspaper
^ SunFocus Newspapei
^ Letters to people previously attending public hearillgs on this ordinance
^ Public Information Meetings
^ Nortil Metro Realtors Association