HRA/EDA Meeting-February 17, 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2025 HRA/EDA Year in Review

Approval of developer agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust

Demolition contract approval for 6804 14th Avenue South

Bring It Home state voucher program update

Emergency rental assistance update regarding VEP and Operation Metro Surge

Approval of HRA and EDA meeting minutes

Business development and economic impact reporting

Votes (4)

Approval of agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of HRA/EDA minutes (Jan 20, 2026)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Reese Daniels · Seconded by Not specified

Execution of development agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Contract with Harkness Excavating for full demolition

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

This is always my favorite meeting of the year seeing the year in review because it's so cool to think about all the stuff that's happened.

Reese Daniels
Year in ReviewReflecting on the 2025 annual review presentation.

The cost to deconstruct and demolish the structure on this property is $59,530. However, the bid for demolition alone is significantly less at $22,034.

Julie Urban
Demolition ContractExplaining the financial justification for choosing standard demolition over deconstruction.

People (4)

Reese DanielsChair/President

Presiding over the meetings and concluding her 10-year tenure with the authorities.

Johnny OparaDeveloper

Developer behind the Penn Station housing project.

Julie UrbanAssistant Director

Presented the New Home Program development agreement and demolition contracts.

PilmanExecutive Director

Oversaw administrative reporting and policy updates for HRA/EDA.

Places Mentioned

6804 14th Avenue SouthPenn Avenue CorridorWoodland TerraceWinton HouseRichland CourtNew Orleans CourtLincoln Field13th Avenue and 66th Street

Events & Meetings (2)

  • February 17, 2026 - HRA/EDA Meeting
  • January 20, 2026 - Previous HRA Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Unspecified

Resolution authorizing execution of development agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust.

Unspecified

Resolution authorizing execution of a demolition contract with Harkness Excavating for 6804 14th Avenue South.

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HRA/EDA Meeting-February 17, 2026 - Richfield Recorder