Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Jan. 11, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

2024 State Legislative agenda and affordable housing financing

Appointment of HRA Executive Director

Approval of HRA meeting minutes (Nov 30, 2023 and Dec 5, 2023)

Appointment of HRA officers

Public comment regarding proposed deed transfer and demolition taxes

Safety concerns regarding the pedestrian bridge at Graview

Engineering change orders

Votes (5)

Amend agenda to include legislative agenda and housing financing discussion

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by U · Seconded by Jackson

Adopt consent agenda (excluding items A and D)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Move appointment of HRA Executive Director to Jan 25 meeting

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Adopt minutes of Nov 30 and Dec 5 meetings

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Jackson · Seconded by Pierce

Adopt slate of officers (Huband-Chair, Jackson-Vice Chair, Pierce-Secretary)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Risser · Seconded by Jackson

Notable Quotes (4)

I am wishing I had had more coffee this morning [regarding late agenda changes].
— Risser

Process transparencyExpressing frustration over how agenda items were handled.

It seems as though this council is working as hard as they can to add more taxes to single family homeowners in this town.
— Molly Cronin

Housing taxationExpressing frustration over proposed tax measures.

A piece of chain across a sidewalk or a bridge is not going to stop [teenagers]. We need to do better.
— David Frankle

Public safetyCommenting on the unsafe conditions at the pedestrian bridge.

A little Grace, a little Civic trust would be appropriate I think.
— Huband

Council intentResponding to accusations of 'sneaking' items past the public.

People (9)

HubandChair

Moderating the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting.

Liz OlssonAdministrative Support Specialist

Calling the roll and providing logistical support.

NeilManager

Providing administrative guidance and context on meeting procedures.

RisserCommissioner

Advocating for transparency, sequential procedure, and detailed meeting minutes.

Andy BrownResident

Concerned about deed and demolition taxes impacting seniors.

Molly CroninResident

Opposed to new taxes; concerned about crime and property owner burden.

David FrankleResident

Opposed to transfer taxes; warned of lobbying pushback and safety issues at pedestrian bridge.

BenotDirector

Consulted on administrative procedures and legal records.

Chad MilnerDirector of Engineering

Reporting on engineering-related change orders.

Places Mentioned

Edina5512 Parkplace, Edina10 Marilan, Edina4510 Lake View Drive, EdinaSouthdaleGraview pedestrian bridge

Events & Meetings (4)

January 16, 2024: Council meeting
January 25, 2024: Next HRA meeting
December 5, 2023: Special meeting
November 30, 2023: Regular meeting

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