January 28, 2025 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Approval of January 14, 2025, interim board meeting minutes
2024 Year-End HRA Budget carryover request
2024 Year-End Budget adjustment and transfer request
Minnesota Housing 'Bring It Home' Rental Program application
Bloomington Affordable Homeownership Program (BOB) overview and pilot status
Areas of Interest (4)
- Bloomington HRA launches a 'BOB' pilot program to build 27 affordable homes by 2027 using state grant funds.
- Concerns raised regarding whether the 27-home construction goal is realistic given current developer market constraints.
- City explores using an ITIN for rental program applicants to bypass federal proration requirements.
- HRA staff proposed accelerating housing development by waiving certain environmental reviews for project-based vouchers.
Votes (5)
Approval of January 28, 2025 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Mueller · Seconded by Commissioner Moua
Approval of January 14, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Mueller · Seconded by Not explicitly named
Approval of 2024 HRA Budget Carryover Resolution
Moved by Commissioner Wooten · Seconded by Not explicitly named
Approval of 2024 Year-End Budget Adjustment and Transfer
Moved by Commissioner Wooten · Seconded by Commissioner Mueller
Approval of Resolution 2025-03 for 'Bring It Home' Application
Moved by Commissioner Mueller · Seconded by Commissioner Wooten
Notable Quotes (2)
This program is completely funded through state dollars so should not be impacted by at the federal level.
If they're not meeting those steps then you know the agreement is in breach and then we would be able to reallocate those funds.
People (6)
Eric KellyFinance AccountantPresented the 2024 year-end budget adjustments and carryover requests.
Presented the 2024 year-end budget adjustments and carryover requests.
Ana SalvadorAssistant AdministratorPresented the 'Bring It Home' rental program application details and benefits.
Presented the 'Bring It Home' rental program application details and benefits.
Mike ClaremontAssistant HRA AdministratorPresented the Bloomington Affordable Homeownership Program (BOB) pilot phase.
Presented the Bloomington Affordable Homeownership Program (BOB) pilot phase.
Commissioner MuellerCommissionerAsked about project timelines, developer accountability, and scaling the pilot.
Asked about project timelines, developer accountability, and scaling the pilot.
Commissioner MouaCommissionerSeconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Commissioner WootenCommissionerParticipated in voting and moved/seconded budget and program resolutions.
Participated in voting and moved/seconded budget and program resolutions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 28, 2025, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
- January 14, 2025, Interim Board Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution to carry over remaining 2024 homelessness prevention program funds into 2025.
Resolution to adjust budget lines for actual revenues/expenditures and transfer funds between internal accounts.
Authorizing application to the Minnesota Housing 'Bring It Home' Rental Assistance Program.