2023-02-21 Special Meeting
February 21, 2023 — 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
HRA SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with
in-person and remote options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can
make statements in this meeting during public comment sections.
Commissioners present: Chair Gillian Rosenquist, Commissioners Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, and
Denise La Mere-Anderson
Commissioners absent: Commissioner Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: HRA Director Cruikshank, HRA Attorney Cisneros, Housing/Economic
Development Manager Shoquist, City Planner Campbell, and City Clerk
Schyma
The special meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Housing and Redevelopment Authority Chair
Rosenquist.
Special Meeting Item(s):
1. Approve Home Ownership Program for Equity (HOPE) Qualified Developers
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist discussed the staff report, community
engagement, priorities of the HOPE Program, and the City’s strong support for the development of
affordable housing.
HRA Chair Rosenquist asked the Commission if they were open to receiving public input on this
item. The HRA consensus was to allow public input.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, stated she supports acceptance of the developers of the HOPE
projects at tonight's HRA meeting. The City is making strides in meeting City goals and the
developers meet the guidelines for the project and the program.
Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard Avenue, stated she is happy with the progress of the HOPE
Program and supportive of the developers that are being recommended for this current project.
Alex Frank, HOPE developer applicant and owner/managing director of Magnolia Homes, stated
he is looking forward to partnering with the City of Golden Valley on this project. He also invited
the HRA to view one of the properties he is currently building in north Minneapolis so they can
have a preview of the development that is coming to Golden Valley.
As there were no other people requesting to speak, Chair Rosenquist closed the public comment
time.
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Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by M. Harris to adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-01 Approving
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation as qualified developer of 1611 Lilac Drive North .
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by S. Harris, Second by M. Harris to adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-02 Approving Magnolia
Homes, LLC as a qualified developer of 1131 Lilac Drive North.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by M. Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-03 Approving
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as qualified developer of 1211 Lilac Drive North.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by S. Harris, Second by M. Harris to adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-04 Approving Twin
Cities Habitat for Humanity as qualified developer of 504 Lilac Drive North.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
The HRA special meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:01 p.m.
Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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