Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting, March 25, 2025.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Approval of February 25, 2025, board meeting minutes

Budget amendment for closed-out program funds

Public hearing for 2025-2029 5-year consolidated plan and 2025 CDBG/HOME funds

Public comment on manufactured housing housing stock and CDBG eligibility

Approval of 2025 program year action plan funding

Funding authorization for Elevate Hope House

Approval of Ellers and Associates financial advisor contract

Votes (5)

Approval of February 25, 2025, minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Trustee Schulty · Seconded by Trustee Jeepson

Budget amendment to add funds for 2025 activities

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Trustee Schulty · Seconded by Trustee Reiner

Program Year 2025 Action Plan (excluding Elevate Hope House)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Trustee Schulty · Seconded by Trustee Meisner

Authorize $16,000 for Elevate Hope House

Passed1 abstention (Hinrich)

Moved by Trustee Schulty · Seconded by Trustee Jeepson

Contract with Ellers and Associates (not to exceed $25,000)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Trustee Reiner · Seconded by Trustee Meisner

Notable Quotes (2)

One FTE for six months that you provided generated over $800,000 worth of rental assistance in Anoka County.

David Wyatt
CDBG funding efficacyTestifying on the impact of CDBG funding on rental assistance programs.

I would highly recommend this go to the HA next workshop so we can dig a little deeper in that.

Trustee Jeepson
Manufactured housing policyResponding to a proposal to change housing definitions regarding manufactured homes.

People (7)

Trustee GamashChairman

Presides over the HA Board meeting.

Trustee SchultyTrustee

Active in motions and voting.

Trustee JeepsonTrustee

Participates in voting and requests workshops for complex policy changes.

Renee SandyCommunity Development Manager

Provides funding recommendations and overview of consolidated plans.

David WyattHousing Program Manager

Represents Mediation Restorative Services (MARS) and advocates for CDBG funding.

Elizabeth Shaw-WalterCommunity Development Specialist

Submitted written comment advocating for manufactured housing support.

Trustee HinrichTrustee

Recused from Elevate Hope House vote due to family member employment.

Places Mentioned

Anoka CountyCity of BlaineAnoka County Union (Newspaper)Room 772 (Scheduled workshop location)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Board meeting, March 21, 2025
  • Public hearing, March 21, 2025, 10:24 a.m.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting, March 25, 2025. - Anoka County Recorder