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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Material

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:00 AMActual: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Published Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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## Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting ## Council Chambers April 08, 2026 | 7:30 PM This Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting is taking place virtually and at Woodbury City Hall in the Council Chambers. Meetings are recorded by TrueLens Community Media and are broadcast live and replayed on cable channel 799. Meetings are also available on the City of Woodbury’s YouTube channel. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may also join the meeting using a computer, tablet, or smartphone and accessing the virtual meeting link at woodburymn.gov/VirtualMeetings. Public comments will be accepted during the meeting both in person and virtually. Virtual questions should be submitted via the online Q&A feature within the virtual meeting link. Questions regarding the meeting will also be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 651-714-3524 or at council@woodburymn.gov. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be responded to in the next three to seven business days. Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Consent Agenda All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the HRA Board and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative vote by roll call of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered a separate subject of discussion by the Board. 3A.Approval of Minutes - January 28, 2026 3B.Approval of Authorization to Apply for 2026 Livable Communities Development ## Grant 26-04 Staff recommends the HRA adopt HRA Resolution 26-03, a resolution authorizing application for 2026 Livable Communities Act Development grant funds. ## Watch the Live Meeting ## Woodbury Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda April 08, 2026 | 7:30 PM 4.Public Hearings ## No Items Scheduled 5.Discussion ## No Items Scheduled 6.Adjournment The City of Woodbury is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. The City is committed to full implementation of the Act to our services, programs, and activities. Information regarding the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Administration office at 651- 714-3500. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 72 hours in advance of an event. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 651-714-3500 (TDD 731-5796) to make arrangements. ## MINUTES ## WOODBURY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Page 1 of 3 ## 3A Pursuant to the due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Woodbury Housing and Redevelopment Authority was duly held at the ## Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, on the 28 th day of January 2026. ## Call to Order Chair Anne Burt called the meeting to order at 7:33…
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Published Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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HRA Land Banking Policy Establishment

Application for Livable Communities Development Grant

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4-1 Approved
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The land banking program would be funded primarily through the City’s annual disbursements of Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA). Adoption of the proposed land banking policy by the HRA would formally establish the program and define it.

Jamie Fritts, Housing and Economic Development Manager [7:33 PM Jan 28, 2026]Adoption of HRAD-1.6 HRA Land Banking Policy

She expressed concern that the public would think there is a conflict of interest. She wondered if the language could be changed so that it mentioned Council direction and made it clear that the Council was not approving the purchase of land for land banking right now.

Member Santini [7:33 PM Jan 28, 2026]Adoption of HRAD-1.6 HRA Land Banking Policy

She stated that she did not like the City being in the business of owning, buying, or holding real estate... She added that she does not like that taxpayers' dollars through the LAHA fund would be used to sit on properties until it is the right time to resell the land.

Member Wilson [7:33 PM Jan 28, 2026]Adoption of HRAD-1.6 HRA Land Banking Policy

Mr. Fritts explained that LAHA funds were created in 2023 by the State, and it is an additional sales tax that is collected in the metro area... The money has spending timelines attached to it, so if the money is not spent, it goes back to the State.

Mr. Fritts [7:33 PM Jan 28, 2026]Adoption of HRAD-1.6 HRA Land Banking Policy

He explained that he was optimistic about the policy because he has been a fan of land banking, and it is another tool in the toolbox for the City.

Member Morris [7:33 PM Jan 28, 2026]Adoption of HRAD-1.6 HRA Land Banking Policy

The City of Woodbury has the opportunity, as a jurisdiction participating in the Local Housing Incentives Program established by the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (LCA), to apply for LCA grants from the Metropolitan Council.

Jeffrey J. Dahl, Executive Director [April 8, 2026]Approval of Authorization to Apply for 2026 Livable Communities Development Grant

Up to $333,474 to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of single-family homes in the City of Woodbury by Two Rivers Community Land Trust.

Jeffrey J. Dahl, Executive Director [April 8, 2026]Approval of Authorization to Apply for 2026 Livable Communities Development Grant

The LCA Development grant provides an opportunity to obtain the funds needed to make the CLT model work in Woodbury for a small number of homes and expand long-term affordable ownership options for residents.

Jamie Fritts, Housing and Economic Development Manager [April 8, 2026]Approval of Authorization to Apply for 2026 Livable Communities Development Grant

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