St. Paul City Council — Transcript

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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St. Paul HRA Clears Path for Owner-Occupied Sale at 556 Goten Street

Resolution 26-10008: Reservation of funds for St. Paul projects applying for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funding

Public Hearing Resolution 26-145: Sale and conveyance of HONE parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue, Development Agreement, and Expenditures for Redevelopment District 4

Votes (3)

Approve Resolution 26-10008, reservation of funds for certain St. Paul projects applying for funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

AdoptedFour in favor, zero opposed

Moved by Commissioner Naker

Approve Resolution RES26-1026, authorization to release the 4D affordable housing incentive program covenant on 556 Goten Street.

AdoptedSix in favor, zero opposed

Moved by Commissioner Ner

Close the public hearing and approve Resolution 26-145, approving and authorizing the sale and conveyance of an HONE parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue, authorization to enter into development agreement and authorization of expenditures for redevelopment district 4.

AdoptedSix in favor, zero opposed

Moved by Commissioner Yang

Notable Quotes (8)

I am hopeful that we will continue to see the investment in the city of St. Paul, especially surrounding some of our affordable housing uh projects and redevelopment projects here. very important to see the state investments.

Chair Johnson
Affordable Housing InvestmentSpeaking in support of Resolution 26-10008 for funding reservation.

So, I'll take a motion from uh Commissioner Naker to approve.

Chair Johnson
ProceduralAfter discussion on Resolution 26-10008.

The home is currently within the purchasing process with an income qualifying uh owner occupier who was actually using DPA funds uh to help with the the purchase of the home. So the request is to release the restrictive covenant on a 556 goten so that the sale may commence.

Lucas Allen
4D Program Covenant ReleaseExplaining the situation for Resolution RES26-1026.

So the reason in this instance is because it will be uh owner occupied rather than a rental unit and the 4D uh uh tax statute is only qualifying for rental units.

Lucas Allen
4D Program EligibilityAnswering Commissioner Baker's question about why the covenant needs to be released.

We were notified of the sale of the property after closing had been scheduled. And so that closing date had been was then pushed back in order to have an HA meeting to have this action before it.

Chair Johnson
Process and TimingExplaining the time sensitivity of Resolution RES26-1026.

So, I just want to make sure I understand. Um, so properties can choose to not comply with the program and then they then they lose the benefit. And then you said we usually don't allow them to unenroll because the new property owner could just choose not to comply. In this case, we're removing the declaration because it's we need to in order for it to sell. Can you just say a little bit more about why?

Commissioner Baker
4D Program Compliance and Covenant ReleaseSeeking clarification on the 4D program and covenant release procedures.

So, I I think this is a really interesting conversation, but as I'm thinking about it, it doesn't seem to carry the same risks. Worst comes to worst. You know, we're not they don't continue to get the benefit and then we can assume they'll let us know if they want to receive it again.

Commissioner Aker
4D Program RisksDiscussing the risks associated with properties not complying with the 4D program.

So, there may be a couple items that come before you with introductions that have to act on the 22nd for the ETH meeting. Um, and if there's anything that will come up there, you may see that within those two dates for July, we may do a couple introductions and actions if needed.

Chair Johnson
Meeting ScheduleInforming commissioners about meeting schedule adjustments for July.

People (8)

Louie PmanCommissioner

Present during roll call.

Kim MakerCommissioner

Present during roll call and made a motion.

YangCommissioner

Present during roll call and made a motion.

Chair JohnsonChair

Called the meeting to order, presided over discussions and votes.

KellyStaff

Mentioned in relation to a staff report.

McMahonDirector

Introduced Lucas Allen and provided context on the 4D program and the specific property.

Lucas AllenPresenter

Presented information on the 4D program and the covenant release for 556 Goten Street.

BakerCommissioner

Asked clarifying questions about the 4D program and the covenant release process.

Places Mentioned

St. Paul556 Goten Street, St. PaulSt. Paul District 4Ward 71087 Ross AvenueRedevelopment District 4, Ward 6

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Call to order: St. Paul Housing Redevelopment Authority meeting
  • Meeting Date: Not specified, but indicated July 8th, July 22nd as future meeting dates, with no meetings July 4th holiday week or July 15th.
  • Location: Not specified

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

26-10008

Reservation of funds for St. Paul projects applying for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funding.

RES26-1026

Authorization to release the 4D affordable housing incentive program covenant on 556 Goten Street to allow for owner occupancy sale.

26-145

Approving and authorizing the sale and conveyance of an HONE parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue, authorization to enter into development agreement and authorization of expenditures for redevelopment district 4.

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