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Home My WebLink About2012-03-05 HRA AGENDAHOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA 7:15 P.M. Special Meeting March 5, 2012 Conference Room 1, City Hall 590 40Th AVE., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Tammera Diehm, Chair Bruce Nawrocki Bobby Williams, Vice Chair Donna Schmitt, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Peterson 3. Pledge of Allegiance Executive Session Status of negotiations with Aeon (no attachments) Business Items 4. Disclosure Motion: Move to approve the disclosure statement. 5. Resolution 2012 -03 authorizing HRA to submit SAC application Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2012 -03 there being ample copies available to the public. Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2012 -03, a Resolution Authorizing the HRA to submit application to HUD for the disposition of Parkview Villa North. 6. Other Business a. Discussion of PHA representative The next regular HRA meeting will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Parkview Villa. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) Special Meeting of March 5, 2012 AGENDA SECTION: Business Items ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE NO: 4 DEPARTMENT: HRA DIRECTOR APPROVAL ITEM: Disclosure Statement BY: Scott Clark BY: 41ild DATE: February 27, 2012 BACKGROUND: Attached is a letter dated February 23, 2012 from Robert Alsop, HRA Attorney, disclosing a fact situation regarding an attorney with Kennedy and Graven that will be serving on the Board of Directors with Aeon. The letter states that the subject attorney, Melissa Mandershied, will not be working on any Columbia Heights HRA files, and as such, this does not create a conflict under the... "Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility or as a practical matter..." The letter serves as a disclosure and if in agreement, the HRA should pass a motion authorizing the Executive Directive to sign an acknowledgement of the same. Staff recommends approval of the Disclosure Letter dated February 23, 2012 as written. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to Authorize the Executive Director to sign an Acknowledgment of Kennedy and Graven's' Disclosure Letter dated February 23, 2012. .:: _ • A (� FFlces in O 470 U.S. Bank Plaza e ® 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN 55402 �•�� Saint Paul (612) 337 -9300 telephone (612) 337 -9310 fax St. Cloud www.kenned raveacan y-g C H A R T E R E D Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer ROBERT A. ALSOP Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337 -9224 Email: misop @kennedy- graven.com Fcbruiny 23, 2012 Mr. Scott Clark Community Development Director City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Melissa Manderschied Dear Mr. Clark: The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the recent appointment of Melissa Manderschied to the Board of Directors for Aeon. As you know, Aeon has been selected by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights ( "HRA ") as a possible purchaser of the Parkview Villa properties. Ms. Manderschied has been an attorney with our law firm since 2006. Ms. Manderschied has not performed any legal work for the HRA since her appointment to the Aeon Board, and she will not be working on any HRA files related to the purchase of the Parkview Villa properties. Once made aware of the possible purchase, Ms. Manderschied spoke with the Executive Director of Aeon. Aeon has advised Ms. Manderschied that it has no concerns regarding Kennedy & Graven's representation of the HRA as it relates to Ms. Manderschied's Aeon board service. After reviewing the matter, we do not believe that Ms. Manderschied's position on the Aeon Board of Directors creates a conflict, either under the Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility or as a practical matter, with regard to our firm's continued representation of the HRA in this matter. Nevertheless, to ensure frill disclosure of this matter, we request that the HRA Board acknowledge and consent to Ms. Manderschied serving on the Aeon Board of Directors while also being employed as an attorney at Kennedy & Graven. Please provide the HRA Board with a copy of this letter, with a request for approval of the acknowledgment and consent at the board meeting on March 5, 2012. Please return the letter to me with the acknowledgment signed by the Executive Director once the Board has been advised and 398928v4 RAA CL160 -82 Mr. Scott Clark Page 2 February 23, 2012 consented to the matters addressed herein. Contact me prior to the HRA Board meeting if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. Very holy yours, KENNEDY & GRAVEN, HARTERED Robert A. Alsop RAA cc: Melissa Manderschied ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights hereby acluiowledges and consents to the matters described in the attached letter fi•om Kenney & Graven dated March 5, 2012, regarding attorney Melissa Manderschied's service on the board of Aeon. March , 2012 Executive Director 3989280 RAA CL160 -82 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) Special Meeting of March 5, 2012 AGENDA SECTION: Business Item ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE NO: 5 DEPARTMENT: HRA DIRECTOR APPROVAL ITEM: Resolution 2012 -03, Authorization of BY: Sheila Cartney BY: (A SAC application I DATE: February 22, 2012 BACKGROUND: As part of the Special Application Center (SAC) process the HRA has to provide authorization to make the application for the disposition of Parkview Villa North. This Resolution provides that authorization. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the HRA approve the resolution as presented. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2012 -03 there being ample copies available to the public. Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2012 -03; Resolution authorizing the HRA to submit application to HUD for the disposition of Parkview Villa North. 4111VAI HRA ACTION: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HRA TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO HUD FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH. RESOLUTION 2012.03 WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority (hereafter "HRA ") currently owns Parkview Villa South, a 45 -unit residential building serving seniors; and WHEREAS, the HRA also owns Parkview Villa North, a 101 -unit high rise with Public Housing Authority designation serving low- income and disabled seniors; and WHEREAS, Parkview Villa North and Parkview Villa South, together called " Parkview Villa ", provide 146 units of affordable apartment homes in the City of Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, Parkview Villa is the only property owned by the HRA; and WHEREAS, The HRA determined that it would be in the best interest of the property to transfer ownership to an entity that specializes in affordable housing rehabilitation, ownership, and management and has the capacity to effectively operate the buildings over the long -term; and WHEREAS, in Spring 2011 the HRA initiated a competitive selection process to identify a qualified affordable housing developer that would meet the following HRA goals for the sale of Parkview Villa: 1) Maintain the property as a strong and vibrant senior community; 2) Protect the existing rental price points for a pre - determined period of time; 3) Agree to a long -term covenant that requires the property to operate as a senior building; 4) Purchase the property at market price; and 5) Maintain a housing priority for Columba Heights residents; and WHEREAS, the HRA selected Aeon, a Minnesota 501(c)3 non - profit corporation, to own,rehabilitate, and manage Parkview Villa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Columbia Heights HRA that the Authority expresses its support of the request to dispose of the Public Housing units with its accompanying relocation plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Director is authorized to execute documents and provide certifications and submit to HUD for approval a request to dispose of the 101 unit Parkview Villa North, HUD project number MN105000001, Passed this 5th day of March, 2012 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Chair Shelley Hanson- Secretary COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) Special Meeting of March 5, 2012 AGENDA SECTION: Other Business ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE NO: a DEPARTMENT: HRA DIRECTOR APPROVAL ITEM: Discussion of PHA Representative BY: Scott Clark BY: DATE: February 27, 2012 BACKGROUND: The City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority has not had a PHA Authority representative for over a year. An individual was selected and due to various issues, could not serve and was never sworn in. Over the next month staff will investigate whether the previously selected individual desires to be sworn in at the April meeting. If the individual elects to opt out, direction from the HRA on how to proceed is important. Options on how to proceed include: 1) Select a candidate from the pool that was interviewed in 2011. 2) Restart the process of notifying the Parkview Villa North residents for candidates and then commence an interview process. A goal would be to have a selection made for the April meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks direction on how to proceed. RECOMMENDED MOTION: None HRA ACTION: Mayor: Gary L. Peterson Councihnembers: Bruce Nawrocki Bobby Williams Tammera Diehm Donna Schmitt City Manager: Walter R. Mist COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: March 2, 2012 TO: HRA Commissioners FROM: Sheila Cartney, Assistant Community Development Director RE: Community Meeting March 6th On March 6, 2012 HRA staff and Aeon plan to hold an additional community meeting at Parkview Villa. The meeting will be in Community Room A at 12:00pm. This is a follow up meeting to the February 22nd meeting. Several residents have questions regarding the General Information Letter that was handed out at the February 22nd meeting and we will take this time to address those concerns. Attached to this memo is a copy of a letter from Perry Milek, staff will address his concerns at the March 6t" meeting as well. On February resident meeting was held to provide an update on the potential sale of '.r,arkview Villa to Aeon. If you were unable to questions, information be • • When: March 6, 2012 Time: Noon —1 p.m. Where: Community Room If you are unable to attend, your written comments are always welcome! For questions about the potential sale process, please contact James Lehnhoff at Aeon at 612- 746 -0522. At the City HRA, you may contact Scott Clark at 763 - 706 -3672 or Sheila Cartney at 763 - 706 -3675 a-Y ct � o—n+ Q6 L , H-rS,, NvA Cl ��TT7!— ---- ----------- --- - ---------- ----- ------ - ...... --- --- . ..... -------- f �, m\ -tic\ -5�\ u\ orn ia \ 1 Y—Tv�--,z lEs� '. --VI 1 j 1