2022-08-16 Special Meeting Minutes
Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -
person and remote options for attending.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Housing and Redevelopment Authority Chair
Rosenquist.
Commissioners present: Chair Gillian Rosenquist, Commissioners Maurice Harris, Shep Harris,
Denise La Mere-Anderson, and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: HRA Director Cruikshank, HRA Attorney Cisneros, Housing and
Economic Development Manager Shoquist, Equity and Inclusion
Manager Zackery, Physical Development Director Nevinski, Planning
Manager Zimmerman, City Planner Campbell, and City Clerk Schyma
Others present: Dr. Kirsten Delegard (Mapping Prejudice)
1. Just Deeds Presentation
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist introduced the topic and the
importance of HRA support of the Just Deeds Coalition.
Dr. Kirsten Delegard from Mapping Prejudice discussed the history of racially restrictive
covenants in Golden Valley and gave a PowerPoint presentation about the larger impacts and
consequences of discriminatory housing practices.
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery discussed how discriminatory housing practices in the
past relate to existing inequities and disparities in Golden Valley and the surrounding metro
area.
Chair Rosenquist thanked staff and Dr. Delegard for the informative presentation.
2. Approve Golden Valley Affordable Homeownership Program Qualified Developers
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist presented the staff report.
After a brief discussion, the HRA consensus was not to allow public comment on this topic.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by S. Harris to approve Resolution No. 22-02 approving Greater
Metropolitan Housing Corporation as qualified developer of 208 Meander Road
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to approve Resolution No. 22-03 approving Greater
Metropolitan Housing Corporation as qualified developer of 47XX Circle Down.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by M. Harris to approve Resolution No. 22-04 approving
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as Qualified Developer of 1605 Douglas Drive u nder the Home
Ownership Program for Equity.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3. Approve Sixth Amendment and Assignment of GVEC Properties LLC Private Development
Agreement
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the report.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve Sixth Amendment of GVEC Properties, LLC
Private Development Agreement.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Adjournment
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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