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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/1996AGENDA MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MAY 14, 1996 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL ' MAPLEWOOD ROOM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes a. December 12, 1995 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Communications a. Summer Tour b. Ramsey County Fair 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business a. Metropolitan Livable Communities Act - Housing Action Plan o b. 1995- 1996 HRA Annual Report c. HRA Interviews Date of Next Meeting a. June 11, 1996 9. Adjournment c:HRAAGEND.MEM MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DECEMBER 12, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL HRA Commissioners: Lorraine Fischer, Tom Connelly, and Gary Pearson Staff: Ken Roberts, associate planner 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Pearson moved approval of the minutes of November 1, 1995, as submitted. Commissioner Connelly seconded. Ayes-all 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Connelly moved approval of the agenda as submitted. Commissioner Pearson seconded. Ayes-all 5. COMMUNICATIONS A. HRA Vacancy Ken Roberts, associate planner, said although there were a couple, requests for applications, none were returned. The members decided to interview the two previous applicants, and anyone who applies in the interim, at the next meeting. The applicants will be invited to the this meeting. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Metropolitan Livable Communities Act--1996 Maplewood Goals Ken Roberts, associate planner, gave the staff report. The members discussed the possibility that housing stock may not be upgraded because of banking policies. Chairperson Fischer suggested it might be nice to have funds available so that the city could buy substandard housing, raze the building, and then sell the land. The proceeds from this sale could then be used to buy other such homes. Commissioner Pearson commented from personal experience on the positive influence that newer housing usually has on an existing neighborhood. Maplewood HRA Minutes of 12-12-95 -2- The commission then discussed the various principles stated in the housing goals agreement. Commissioner Pearson said he would like some mention of redevelopment and proposed that Principle 5 read "housing development/redevelopment." This would ensure that repair or upgrade of substandard housing would be included. Mr. Roberts suggested that this be worked into Principle 4, bring the substandard up to "well-maintained." He further thought upgrading substandard housing might better be addressed as a specific action in the action plan to accomplish Principle 4. Commissioner Pearson cared less about terminology, but was most concerned that some money be budgeted from this program so that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority could have a greater effect in helping the community. Chairperson Fischer requested that the minutes reflect the commission discussion on cleaning up substandard areas, many on the perimeter of St. Paul, and the difficulties that some homeowners have in getting bank financing, i.e. to improve small homes on large lots. Commissioner Pearson moved the Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority recommend adoption of the housing goals agreement benchmarks as prepared by the Metropolitan Council or some variation thereof. This agreement indicates that Maplewood will make its best efforts to meet or exceed the established housing benchmarks. After the city adopts the housing goals, staff will begin working with the HRA and planning commission to develop a plan for implementing the goals and objectives. Commissioner Connelly seconded. Ayes-all 8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting date will be January 9, 1996 Chairperson Fischer talked about truth-in-housing compliance in MapleWood. She is continuing to compile the information for 1995. She said she noticed that more people are complying with this regulation and that the sale price of existing housing has increased. '" 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Agenda Item ,Il MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Michael McOuire, City Manager Craig Dawson, Assistant City Manager May 6, 1996 Ramsey County Fair Booth Ramsey County Fair is willing to give us a 10' x 10' booth in the Commercial Building during the fair. Hours the fair is open are as follows: Wednesday, July 17 Thursday, July 18 Friday, July 19 Saturday, July 20 Sunday, July 21 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Noon - 10:00 p.m. Noon - 10:00 p.m. Noon - 10:00 p.m. Staff'mg the booth all of the hours available totals 40 hours. There are many things that we could do besides share information. We could have a different advisory board/commission for each day (e.g., I-IRC, Park &Rec, Planning). Each eouncilmember could take a day to be at the fair. If we were not to staffthe booth at all times, we could post a schedule of of the times that people and programs will be available. We may also wish to look at making this a "cities booth", and invite neighboring communities to take the booth for a day. The Fair has asked that we let them know around June 1 if we wish to keep a booth space reserved for our (or other cities') use. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Manager Ken Roberts, Associate Planner Livable Communities Act - Housing Action Plan April 30, 1996 INTRODUCTION As a city participating in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, the Metropolitan Council requires Maplewood to adopt a Housing Action Plan. This action plan is to show how the city will meet the housing goals and benchmarks that Maplewood negotiated with the Metropolitan Council. BACKGROUND On November 13, 1995 the Maplewood City Council adopted a resolution to participate in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. On December 18, 1995, the city council adopted the housing goals agreement and benchmarks for Maplewood. The city council adopted these with the understanding that the city will make its best efforts to meet or exceed the established housing benchmarks. DISCUSSION As I noted above, the action plan is to show how Maplewood will try to meet or exceed the affordable housing benchmarks for the city. The attached plan has the housing goals, policies and activities for the next 15 years in Maplewood. It also has a section o~Lthe housing programs and activities in the city including who is responsibility for each and funding possibilities for each activity. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the 1996 Maplewood Housing Action Plan. krlp:miscell/Ica.wpd Attachment: 1996 Housing Action Plan LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT 1996 MAPLEWOOD HOUSING ACTION PLAN Introduction On November 13, 1995, the Maplewood City Council adopted a resolution to participate in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. This act requires the participating communities to adopt housing agreements and to set an action plan for housing activities. The purpose of this action plan is to list the key elements that affect housing in Maplewood. These include city housing goals and policies, the period of the action plan, a discussion of the activities that the city will use to carry out the goals and policies and the authority and delivery mechanisms for the housing programs in Maplewood. A major focus of the Livable Communities Act is to promote the development and preservation of affordable and life cycle housing throughout the metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Council considers affordable housing to be housing that costs no more than 30 percent of a family's income. In 1996, an owner-occupied housing unit could cost up to $115,000 for the Metropolitan Council to consider it affordable. For rental properties to be affordable in 1996, they could have a maximum rent of $638 per month. Timeframe This action plan covers housing activities in Maplewood for the next year through the year 2010. These include housing policies and actions by the city, other government agencies and, to a smaller degree, pdvate market forces. The city expects to review and update specific housing issues on an as-needed basis and the whole action plan at least once every five years. Housing Goals, Policies and Activities GENERAL HOUSING GOALS Maplewood supports the following general housing goa~s: - Having a balanced housing supply, with housing available for people at all income levels. The accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental and location of housing in the city. - A variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life-cycle. - A community of well-maintained housing and neighborhoods, including ownership and rental housing. Housing development that respects the natural environment of the city while striving to meet the need for a variety of housing types and costs. - The availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement of access to and linkage between housing and employment. - Adding to and preserving the affordable housing in the city. Maplewood will make its best effort, given market conditions and resource availability, to maintain a city-housing index within the benchmark ranges for affordability, life-cycle and density. Specifically, the city will strive to meet the following housing benchmarks: - At least 69 percent of ownership and 35 percent of the rental housing as affordable. At least 29 percent of the housing as units other than single-family detached. - An owner/renter housing mix of 76 percent owner occupied and 24 percent occupied by ranters. - Have single-family detached houses with a density of 2 units per acre and multifamily housing with an average density of at least 10 units per acre. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Housing costs continue to rise throughout the region because of a variety of reasons. These include increasing land and construction costs, utilities and taxes; declines in government aid programs; and, indirectly, land use regulations. These cost increases greatly affect Iow-and moderate-income households. Changes in mortgage interest rates also affect the affordability of housing. The Metropolitan Council set a goal that at least 69 percent of the ownership housing and at least 35 percent of the rental housing in Maplewood should be affordable. As of 1995, the city was exceeding both minimum benchmarks. The city will continue to try to meet or exceed these goals with the following policies and activities: 3 The city, through its Housing and Redevelopment Authority, will explore all avenues for financing affordable housing, including: - Use of tax-exempt and tax-increment financing. Programs, including grants, loans and federal tax credits, for housing assistance, development and rehabilitation. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has the following programs: Minnesota Mortgage Program Homeownership Assistance Fund Purchase Plus Program Partnership for Affordable Housing Entry Cost Homeownership Program (ECHO) Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program New Construction Tax Credit Mortgage/Builders Loans Low and Moderate Income Rental Program Deferred Loan Program Revolving Loan Program Groat Minnesota Fix-Up Fund Mortgage Revenue Bonds Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC's) - Programs available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These include: Section 8 Rental Vouchers and Certificates Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Section 202 - elderly Section 811 - handicapped - Programs available through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority. - Community Development Block Grants and other programs through Ramsey County. Maplewood already participates in several of the above-listed programs with the other government agencies and with developers. The city will promote energy efficient improvements in all types of housing units to help keep them affordable. Maplewood will provide information and, when available, financial help for both owner-occupied and rental units. HOUSING DIVERSITY Most of the housing in Maplewood is single-family homes. The city will continue to work toward having a wider vadety of housing types with the following general policy: Promote a variety of housing types, costs and ownership options throughout Maplewood. These aro to meet the life-cycle needs of all income levels, those with special needs and nontraditional households. 4 The city also adopts the following housing diversity policies and activities: Maplewood will continue to provide dispersed locations for a diversity of housing styles, types and price ranges through its land use plan. The city will make efforts to plan and provide for the housing and service needs of the elderly and disabled. Maplewood will encourage development of housing and services that meet the needs of nontraditional households. The city will regularly review and, as necessary, change its zoning and subdivision regulations, building codes, design standards and approval process. This is to assure that these regulations and standards are flexible enough to allow a variety of housing options and to help lessen the cost of residential development and redevelopment. Such issues and regulations that Maplewood will review include: - The amount of undeveloped or underused land that the city has planned or zoned for medium or high density residential development. - Planned unit development (PUD), mixed-use and cluster development ordinances that include residential density bonuses. - The flexibility to use zero lot line development. Minimum unit size or floor areas. Garage and off-street parking requirements (especially for seniors). - The use of private streets in developments. - Minimum right-of-way, pavement widths and standards for streets. - Allowing accessory or mother-in-law apartments. NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY It is important to assure that the efforts to provide life-cycle housing are accomplished so that it is compatible with the character of existing neighborhoods and so it respects the environment. It also is important to prevent housing in older neighborhoods from deteriorating. Much of the housing in older neighborhoods was built before Maplewood became a village. As such, it was built when building codes were not in place. There also are deterioreting housing units scattered throughout the city. In the future, these units may become less attractive to home buyers, thus depreciating housing values. 5 To address these concerns, the city adopts the following policies: · Plan and design new housing to: - Protect existing housing, natural features, and neighborhood identity and quality. - Assure there are adequate utilities, community facilities and convenient shopping. Maintain or strengthen the character of established neighborhoods and assure that all housing units are safe, sanitary, secure and free from blight. Maplewood also adopts the following neighborhood quality policies and activities: The city will work to protect the integrity and long-term viability of residential neighborhoods and reduce potential negative effects of commercial or industrial land uses through zoning, site plan review and code enforcement. Maplewood will require and enforce high design and maintenance standards for multifamily residential development. Design standards will include provisions about building massing, architectural design, off-street parking ratios and location, access, traffic impacts, landscaping, fencing or screening, and trash handling. · The city will allow affordable housing in any location suitable for residential uses. Maplewood will assure that development respects the natural environment to the maximum practical extent. The city will continue to use its shoreland, floodplain and environmental protection ordinances to assure protection of lakes, streams, ponds, wetlands, steep slopes and woodlots. Maplewood will continue to encourage the maintenance of its housing through its housing maintenance codes. The city's truth-in-housing program also should encourage housing maintenance. The city, through its Housing and Redevelopment Authority, will participate in programs to help property owners with home maintenance and improvements through loans and, if available, grants. 6 Housing Authority and Providers Action Explore all options for financing affordable housing Continue to provide rant assistance to needy households Provide information and assistance to encourage energy efficiency improvements Provide dispemed locations for variety of housing types, styles, prices Review and update codes that affect housing Provide for the housing and se~ce needs of the elderly and disabled Provide housing and services to meet the needs of non-traditional households Protect integrity of, and prevent deterioration in, existing neighborhoods Encourage high design and maintenance standards for multi- family housing Responsibility HRA, Dir of CD HRA, Dir of CD, CC HRA, Dir of CD PC, CC PC, CC, HRA Dir of CD HRA, PC, CC HRA, CC PC, Dir of CD, HRA PC, CC, Dir of CD, CDRB Timina Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing FundinR CDBG, TIF, EFB, MHFA, other local, state, and federal programs Section 8 Program, other state and federal programs State and federal programs None None State andfederal programs State and federal programs None None Coordinate with Land Use Plan, Metro HRA Metro HRA Metro HRA Land Use Plan Land Use Plan Metro HRA, Land Use Plan Land Use Plan Land Use Plan A~ion Responsibility Assure that new development is compatible with, and sensitive to, the environment PC, CC, Dir of CD Continue to review and HRA, Dir of CD enforce housing maintenance code Participate in rehabilitation, HRA, Dir of CD and grant programs Develop programs to help first-time home buyers Timin~l Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing HI=A, CC Ongoing Fundin,q None GF CDBG, State of Minnesota GF Coordinate with Land Use Plan, RW, SC, DNR,' Metro HRA, ' Ramsey County MHFA, Metro HRA ABBREVIATIONS: HRA = Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority PC = Planning Commission CC = City Council Dir of CD = Director of Community Development CDBG = Community Development Block Grant Funds (federal) TIF = Tax increment financing EBF = Essential bond financing GF = General fund MHFA = Minnesota Housing Finance Agency METRO HRA = Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority RW = Ramsey Washington Watershed District SC = Soil Conservation Distdct DNR = Minnesota Department of Natural Resources CE = Army Corps of Engineers CDRB = Community Design Review Board 8 April 19, 1996 City Council Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT - MARCH 199S- FEBRUARY 1996 Following is the Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Annual Report for March 1995 through February 1996. The HRA had two meetings in the last year. A list of the members and their attendance is on page 5. Program Participation Maplewood participated in three programs run by the Metro HRA and four' programs run by local lenders in the past year. These seven programs are shown in Exhibit B. A total of 422 housing units received aid through the rental programs (Exhibit C). Of these, 177 had families and 248 had eldedy residents. The number of units receiving Section 8 aid decreased from 176 in 1994 to 173 in 1995. This is still less than the 189 Section 8 households in 1989. With the loan programs, 40 Maplewood households received more than $1,162,278. Housing and Planning Items Considered In 1995, the HRA recommended that Maplewood participate in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. As a part of this, the HRA recommended that the city approve the goals and benchmarks for affordable housing as drafted the Metropolitan Council. We expect that the HRA will have more work to do this year with the writing of the Livable Communities ACt Housing Action Plan and the update of the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Other Areas of Involvement Commissioner Fischer served on the Maplewood Seniors and Others with Special Needs Advisory Committee. Commissioner Fischer is also representing Maplewood on the East Metro Senior Information and Referral Advisory Committee. Current and Emeq:ling Concerns After years of looking at senior housing needs, the HRA continues to believe that support services are a necessary part of housing for seniors. There are many services available from a variety of sources-public, private, quasi private and informal. Information on available services and how one may get them is not always readily available for those in need. Others have put together a comprehensive directory of what services are available throughout the region. However, there are still areas of concern that we could be looking at locally. Having the Maplewood Seniors and Others with Special Living Needs Committee active should be a benefit to the city. An area of concern of the HRA is that of older neighborhoods with deteriorating housing. This is because Maplewood has areas of older housing that could deteriorate if owners do not care for them. Another matter that could be a concern to the HRA might be that of deteriorating multiple- family housing. The HRA will review the issues as appropriate and consider possible solutions to lessen the problems. Another concern of the HRA is the enforcement of the truth-in-housing ordinance. The city does not have a formal review process to check to see if property owners are having truth-in-housing evaluations done. Maplewood may want to consider ideas for insuring that property owners are following the ordinance. Maplewood participates in the Share-a-Home program that Lutheran Social Services (LSS) runs. This program had a 1995 budget of $170,000 for the five-county area. For 1996, the Share-a- Home program has a budget of $178,000 for the five-county area. This includes $120,000 from the Minnesota Department of Human Service (MDH$) and $11,000 from city and county grants. It also includes $21,000 from fees collected and other contributions of $26,000. Maplewood's share of the cost in 1995 was $3,300. LSS has received inquiries and applications from 54 Maplewood residents since 1993 to be in the Share-a-Home program. In addition, there have been 25 total matches since 1986 and there are now two active matches. LSS received a Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in September 1993 for extending homesharing services to single parent families. They call this companion project Families Home Together. They hope to get another grant from CDBG funds in 1996. 1996-97 Work Program 1. Study and make recommendations to the city council about Maplewood's enforcement of the truth-in-housing ordinance. 2. Work with city staff to prepare the action plan for Maplewood's participation in the Livable Communities Act. 3. Continue to review ordinances and policies that may affect housing. Sponsor or review any necessary code or law revisions to deal with problem areas in housing for city residents. 4. Study the issue of deteriorating housing and consider possible solutions. 5. Continue to participate in Metropolitan Council and MHFA programs. Review subsidized housing plans for consistency with the city housing plan and the guidelines for tax-exempt, tax-increment and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) financing. 7. Keep informed on happenings and changes that will influence the availability of Iow- to-moderate cost housing. 8. Use various medis to improve public awareness of housing issues and opportunities. Media could include Maplewood in Motion, Maplewood Review, St. Paul paper, sewer inserts, local cable-access TV, etc. This should include information about housing programs and developments in the city. The Maplewood in Motion could have items on T-I-H, housing maintenance codes, and s story explaining what each commission is and does. Another suggestion is an article on each city commission, poSsibly identifying the current commissioners. This is so the city makes residents more aware of the role and opportunity of citizen involvement in the city. Encourage and aid in the provision of life-cycle housing, including alternative housing for older adults. Strive to develop a strategy for provision of various support services for housing. These enable the elderly to continue to live independently in s suburban city like Maplewood. Decide how Maplewood can maintain an information and referral service to aid older adults in finding services. The East Metro Senior Advisory Committee could help with this. Continue participation in the Older-Adult Home-Share program as an alternative to premature nursing home placement. Recommend necessary code, law or policy revisions that will make the above possible. 3 10. Have a tour for the HRA, council and planning commission members of development and housing areas of interest or concern in Maplewood. Have the city council classify each item above as high, medium or Iow priority to work on as time permits. Workin~l with the Council If we feel there is a need for additional guidance from the city council, we will make a request for a shirt-sleeve work session, The HRA also could make a presentation under the "Visitor Presentation" item on the council agenda. Also included with this report, as Exhibit E (page 11), is an item we thought might interest you. This is a summary of rental housing developed with tax-exempt financing. This includes the number of units, the bond issue amount, fees paid, and federal financing restrictions. LORRAINE FISCHER, CHAIRPERSON Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority Attachments kr/c:hrarpt96.mem 4 · EXHIBIT A Name Thomas Connelly 1193 E. County Road B, 55109 Lorraine Fischer 1812 N. Fumess St., 55109 Gary Pearson 1209 Antelope Way, 55119 Larry Whitcomb 518 E. County Road B, 55109 Open HRA COMMISSIONERS Appointed ~ 1/84, 3/85, 7190 7~95 4/75, 3/81, 3/86, 3/91 11/89, 6~94 6199 11/89, 3/92 3~97 Meeting Connelly 11-1-95 x x x 12-12-95 x x x ATTENDANCE Fischer Pearson Whitcomb krlanrepexA, mem 5 EXHIBIT B ACTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS IN MAPLEWOOD (All loan numbers refer to loans made in Maplewood) 1. Funds made available by the Metropolitan Council HRA a. Deferred Loan Program - owner-occupied (funded by MHFA): Two deferred loans: Total of program was $14,442. Maximum loan amount per application: $10,000. Households with an adjusted income of $10,000 or less are eligible for this aid. This program offers deferred payment loans. The loan payment is deferred unless the borrower transfers the property within ten years of the loan date. If this occurs, the loan amount must be repaid to the MHFA, but without interest. The purpose of this loan program is to help eligible applicants repair their homes to correct deficiencies directly affecting safety, habitability, energy use or handicap accessibility. The maximum loan amount per applicant is $10,000. The State's data pdvacy act protects the locations of the loan recipients. b. Revolving Loan Program - Owner-occupied (funded by MHFA): No revolving loan: Total of program was $0. Maximum loan amount per application: $10,000. Households with an adjusted income of $18,000 or less are eligible for this aid. The program offers Iow-interest (3%) loans to eligible applicants that are unable to get rehabilitation funding aid from other sources. The purpose of this loan program is to help eligible applicants repair their homes to correct deficiencies directly affecting safety, habitability, energy use and handicap accessibility. The maximum loan amount available per applicant is $10,000. The State's data pdvacy act protects the locations of the loan recipients. c. Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program (funded by HUD): Eligible tenants pay a maximum of 30% of their gross income toward the monthly rent payment in the certificate program. The difference between the rent that the tenant can afford and the total rent is the Section 8 paid to the landlord by HUD. In the voucher program, tenants have greater choice and may pay more or less than 30 percent of their income. In December 1995, 173 Maplewood households (51 senior and 122 family) were receiving rental help. See Exhibit C for more information about this program. 6 Funds made available by Local Lenders a. Groat Minnesota Fix-up Fund (funded by MHFA): The MHFA made four loans for a total of $39,547 in 1995. Households with an adjusted annual income of $41,000 or less may be eligible for home improvement loans of up to $15,000. The MHFA determines the loan interest rates (2-8 percent) by the borrower's income. b. Home Energy Loan Program (funded by MHFA): The MHFA made six loans for a total of $24,423 in 1995. Homeowners may be eligible for loans at 8 percent interest rate. Under this program, loans of $1,000 to $5,000 aro available for energy efficiency related improvements only. Thero are no income limits. c. MHFA Minnesota Mortgage Program (funded by MHFA): The MHFA made 17 loans totalling $1,015,825 in 1995. This program is for first-time home buyers (FTHB). To qualify, an applicant's adjusted gross household income cannot exceed $34,500 to buy an existing dwelling unit in the Twin City metro aroa. The below-market interest rate mortgage money is available to buy existing single-family units, townhomes, condominiums or duplexes. Homeownership Assistance Fund (HAF) (funded by MHFA): The MHFA made 11 HAF loans totalling $68,041 in 1995. Through this program, qualifying lower-income MHFA home mortgag..e recipients could receive down payments and help with their monthly payments. Households must have an adjusted annual income of $26,000 or less for this program. kr~anrepexB.mem EXHIBIT C RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN MAPLEWOOD Existing Units - Section 8 Household Types Family Elderly Totals One Bedroom 28 14 42 Two Bedroom 75 37 112 Three Bedroom 17 0 17 Four Bedroom 2 0 2 122 51 173 Of these 173 units, 150 are in multiple dwellings, 15 are in double dwellings and 8 are in single dwellings. In addition, these 173 units have 138 certificates and 35 vouchers. Section 8 and Section 236 Family Units Archer Hei.qhts(1) Lund.qren Maple Knolls Totals One Bedroom 30* - 5 35 Two Bedroom 55** 13 32 100 Three Bedroom 4*** 16 20 40 Handicapped - - - .~2 89 29 59 177 Elderly Units Archer Hei,qhts(1) Concordia Arms One Bedroom 64**** 124 Two Bedroom Villa.qe on Woodlynn(2) Totals 20 208 40 40 (1) Archer Heights has 121 Section 8 units, 27 Section 236 units and 20 market rate units. Section 8 and 236 income guidelines are the same. Section 8 and 236 rent guidelines vary. (2) The Village on Woodlynn has 31 lower and moderate income units (including 12 Section 8 Units). *There is also 1 market rate unit. **There are also 8 market rate units. ***There are also 2 market rate units, ****There are also 9 market rate units. 8 Section 8 and 236 Income and Rent Ceilings Household Size (Persons) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Maximum Annual Gross FamilyIncome $19,100 $21,850 $24,550 $27,300 $29,500 $31,650 $33,850 $36,050 Maximum Allowable Rent Unit Type One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom (Includes gas and electricity) $474/month $605/month $820/month In the metropolitan area, the Section 8 and 236 programs are available only to the Iow income -- 80% or less of the median income for the metropolitan area. kr/anrepexc, mem 9 EXHIBIT D HOUSING AND PLANNING PROPOSALS CONSIDERED Meetinl:l Date 11-1-95 Item Livable Communities Act Participation Election of Officers Action Taken Recommended Approval Elected Officers 12-12-95 Livable Communities Act - 1996 Housing Goals Recommended Approval kr~anrepexD.mem 10 z UJ 0 8 EX~ 0 04 IBIT 8 11 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Manager Ken Roberts, Associate Planner HRA Vacancy April 30, 1996 INTRODUCTION There is a vacancy on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HR, A). City staff advertised this vacancy in the Maplewoood Review and Maplewood in Motion. I have attached the applications of four people interested in this position. RECOMMENDATIONS Interview the applicants for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and pick one to fill the vacancy. kr/hravacny.mem Attachments: 1. Peter Brueggeman application 2. Matthew Ledvina application 3. Joe O'Brien application 4. Shelly Strauss application CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM Attachment 1 NAME /" ~ ! / ~-~-'/~) 7 ADDRESS '-~L3'-~ ~ ,'~' ~~~ ~/'~ ZIP PHONENO. Work: ~7-~~ Home: 77~-~77~ DATE 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? ~ ~ ~5 ~~2; 2) Does your employment require travel or ~ing away from the community which would make regumr aEendance at meetings di~cult? Yes No ~ 3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check) ,., Community Design Review Board , .Housing & Redevelopment Authority Human Relations Commission ~ Park & Recreation Commission ,, Planning Commission ~'" Police Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any ~ areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? ~ / ~. · · · ' ave been or are an amJve paRiclpan[: 5) List other organizations or clubs ~n the Commumty ~n which you h 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? - ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: "I'HE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLI~ATIOIV St-IAI_I_ BE ~I.~$$1FIED AS PUBLIC. 2/95 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM PHONE NO. Work: ~- J+~ Home: ~'~ DATE Attachment 2 1) 2) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? ~2 VV~~5. Does your employment require travel or being away from the community which would make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes ' No ~(; 3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check) ~ Community Design Review Board .. Housing & Redevelopment Authority Human Relations Commission Park & Recreation Commission Planning Commission ~ ~'~,~'t,l't~ Police Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any s.oecific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: oo 3 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC. 2/95 Ms. Melinda Coleman Planning Director City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 Attachment 2 Dear Ms. Coleman: This letter is sent to express my interest in positions that may be available for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and/or the Planning Commission. My preference is for a position on the Planning Commission. Responses to items 4) through 5) of the Applicant Information Form arc included in this cover letter. I have enclosed the Applicant Information Form and my professional resume for your review. I am interested in all aspects of the scope of the Commission/Authority. I would like to see that development and redevelopment of sites within the city occur with a high degree of environmental sensitivity. This includes preservation of landforms, pollution prevention and ecosystem management. My wife and I moved to Maplewood in March of this year and I have not had a chance to become active in community organizations up to this point. I served a Planning Commissioner for the City of Chanhassen for three years until the time we moved to Maplewood. I also served as Planning Commission liaison to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority as well as a member of the Bluff Creek Corridor Preservation Task Force. Please contact Chanhassen Mayor Don Chmiel (474-6dd6) or Planning Director Kate Aanenson (937-1900, ext. 118) if you would like to contact references regarding my involvement with the City of Chanhassen. I believe I can make a significant contribution to the community by providing careful review of, and creative input for, the various projects that are undertaken within the City of Maplewood. My educational and professional experiences have enabled me to develop a broad perspective on many complicated issues which must be decided by the City Council with support from the various advisory groups. Thank you for your consideration regarding the available positions. I look forward to becoming a contributing citizen of the City of Maplewood. cc: Honorable Gary Bastian Mayor, City of Maplewood 4 MATTHEW L. LEDVINA, P.E. 27~3 "'"p"' R!d~e I._~e (612) ~ OBJECTIVE: Obtain full time employment in the environmental engineering field. The ideal position requires the use of strong project management skills and extensive technical skills. EMPLOYMENT: B. A. Liesch Associates, Minneapolis, MN Environmental and Engineering Consulting firm. 1987 - Present J. M. Montgomery and Associates (formerly E.A. Hickok and Associates), Wayzata, MN. Environmental and Engineering Consulting firm. 1984 - 1987 EDUCATION: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Master of Business Administration May 1992 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI Graduate Course Work in Environmental Science 1982 - 1984 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering May 1982 EXPERIENCE: Coroorate Safety: Served as a Corporate Radiation Safety Officer. Served as a member of the corporate Health and Safety Committee. Conducted in-house radiation safety training refresher seminars. Drafted corporate operating procedures and policies for construction site safety. Prepared numerous site specific safety plans for investigation and work on contaminated sites. Indusl;rial Solid WasTe Mana.qement: Prepared numerous Management Plans for Industrial Solid Wastes received at landfills and incinerators. Characterization, evaluation and treatment/ disposal/processing recommendations for paint wastes, ashes, resins, PCB wastes, food processing wastes, empty containers, asbestos, paper mill sewage sludge and Iow level radioactive wastes. Enqineerinq Desiqn: Preparation of complete engineering plans for landfill liners with leachate collection from the development of conceptual design and MPCA permitting through construction. Economic analysis for alternative landfill liner materials and soil borrow studies for landfill sites. Prepared and implemented closure plans and reports including design of landfill gas venting systems, terrace systems for erosion control and drainage control structures. Conducted investigations of alternative final cover materials such as water treatment lime sludge, paper mill sewage sludge and synthetic membranes. Resume Matthew Ledvina Page 2_ EXPERIENCE: (continued) Assisted in the development of engineering plans for ground water removal and treatment systems, soil vapor extraction, in situ groundwater sparging systems and waste water treatment lagoons. Rules and Administrative Orders: Proficient in the interpretation and applicability of State and Fedei'al Rules including: RCRA Subtitle D, RCRA Subtitle C, RCRA Subtitle I, CERCLA, Clean Air Act Section 111 B, NPDES, OSHA 29CFR 1910.120, NRC Title 10, MERLA, MN Solid Waste Facility Rules, MN EQB Rules and WDNR Solid Waste Facility Rules. Assisted in regulatory negotiations of Request for Response Actions, Consent Orders, Stipulation Agreements and Closure Orders. Served as Project Engineer for conducting remedial investigations, feasibility studies and remedial action plans. Prepared solid waste facility cost estimates and developed mechanisms for complying with regulatory requirements of financial assurance for closure, long term care and contingency actions. Site Remediation. Conducted studies to define landfill leachate quality and quantities for on-site treatment by aeration lagoons and off-site treatment by publicly owned treatment works. Performed ecol~omic analyses of waste water treatment alternatives to identify the most cost effective technique(s). Prepared remedial action plans for landfill and industrial sites to mitigate ground waters contaminated with dissolved metals and volatile organics. Supervised the successful excavation and manifesting of 1,000 tons of hazardous wastes and contaminated soil at an industrial site. ~ Construction Administration: Prepared design specifications and contract documents for administration of landfill liner/leachate collection system construction, landfill closure construction, and water supply well rehabilitation. Conducted all contract administration tasks for construction projects with budgets up to $850,000. Involved in surveying and grade staking of liners, closure covers and borrow areas. Quality control work for clay liner placement and "as built" report preparation for construction certification. HydroReolo,qic Investiqation: Developed and supervised the undertaking of numerous hydrogeologic investigations at solid waste landfills and industrial sites in various types of glacial and bedrock formations. Implementation of environmental monitoring systems in the evaluation of the magnitude and extent of groundwater contamination, Conducted hydraulic testing of monitoring wells and pumping wells to define aquifer characteristics, REGISTRATION: Professional Engineer, States of Minnesota, Wisconsin and New Jersey. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Planning Commissioner, City of Chanhassen Industrial Council on Environmental Management MPCA Solid Waste Facility Financial Assurance Task Force American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers References Available on Request. 6 NAME CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM Joe O'Brien Attachment 3 ADDRESS 1706 Lark Avenue East, Maplewood, MN ZIP 55109 PHONE NO. WQrk; 225-9452 Hems: 773-381 7 DATE 1 0/04/95 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 25 years 2) Does your employment require travel or being away from the community which would make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes ~ No xx 3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check) × Community Design Review Board ~ Park & Recreation commission * xx Housing & Redevelopment Authority x Planning Commission X Human Relations Commission ~ Police Civil Service Commission * (most interested in the HRA, but would consider other options) 4) Do you have any s_~ecific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? I have an interest in the shaping of the community, both commercially and privately (housing). I would like to have the opportunity to be involved in the decision making process. My interests are in both policy issues and development issues. Specific issues I have followed in Maplewood include Open Space, The Compost Site off Beam Avenue, Senior Housing, Housing Development, Commercial Development (especially around St. John's Hospital and the Maplewood Mall) and more. 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: I have grown up in Maplewood and was active in playing MAA baseball and soccer. I was on the Hazelwood teams. I am proud to say I attended Hazelwood School when it was still open. 6) VVhy wouldyouliketoserveonthis Boa~ orCommission? I would like to serve on this Board or Commission because I am very interested in the activities, issues and the developing and shaping of the community in which I live in and have watched become more and more developed. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I posses a four year college degree from the University of Minnesota. My degree is in Housing with an emphasis in Community Development and Public Policy. I would like to use my knowledge gained at the University of Minnesota, and the knowledge I have gained at my current job at a neighborhood organization in St. Paul, and apply it in my home community. 7 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC. 2/95 Joe O'Brien 1706 Lark Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 October 6, 1995 Mr. Ken Roberts Department of Community Development City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Dear Mr. Roberts: I am interested in serving on a City of Maplewood Boards and Commissions. Please find enclosed the completed application you mailed to me, per our telephone conversation. I have a particular interest in the HRA Board, but also am interested in Community Design Review and Planning Commission. Mr. Roberts, I am interested in the development of Maplewood. I have lived in this city for 25 years. Because I grew up on Hazelwood Avenue, I have seen a great deal of development which has occurred in Maplewood. I can remember the fields where Maplewood Mall is now located, the building of the Fire Station located on Hazelwood Avenue and County Road C, the expansion of Beam Avenue, both to the west of Hazelwood and to the east of White Bear Avenue, the sand pit which was turned into St. John's Hospital, the re-excavation of the Hazelwood Soccer Fields, the expansion of Harvest Park, and more, as well as countless numbers of housing development which has taken place, including the elderly housing units. I have experienced Maplewood's development and now wish to be a part of it. With a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in Housing Community Development and Public Policy and the experience I have working for a non-profit community development corporation in St. Paul (Selby Area Community Development Corporation), I believe I have some valuable experiences to donate to our City. Please consider me a candidate for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board, the Community Design Review Board, or the Planning Commission. I can be reached at work (225-9452) or at home (773-3817). I look forward to meeting with you to discuss further my options. Sincerely, Joe O'Brien 8 Joe O'Brien 1706 Lark Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55109 (612) 773-3817 Bachelor of Science Degree in Housing University of Minnesota, St. Paul Emphasis in Community Development and Public Policy G.P.A.: 3.09 Special Skills Team Player Organized and Flexible Developed Written and Oral Communication Experience with Word Perfect, Microsoft Excel and Word for Windows Relevant Courses Urban Studies Housing Policies Diverse Populations Building and Residential Technology On Job Training with Architect Jim Glendening Building Code Requirements Seminar (Continuing Ed., Univ. of St. Thomas) Work Experiences Development Specialist: Selby Area Community Development Corp. St. Paul, Minnesota May '94- Present Supervise the rehabilitation of single family homes. Work with members of City of St. Paul Staff and private funders at coordinating rehabilitation of homes in Summit University Area. Gather information, inspect and research potential projects. Estimate the cost to rehabilitate selected future projects. Calculate project budgets and track project expenses Aide in drafting scope of work for rehabilitation of homes. Complete grant applications and related documents Tabulate construction bids for future projects. Perform Construction Management on home rehabilitation. Create record keeping documents on computer. Construct Housing Manual for Development Specialist position. 9 Internship at two Housing and Redevelopment Authorities Forest Lake/Lindstrom, Minnesota December '93 -March '94 Perform Executive Director duties at senior apartment buildings. Perform annual tenant reviews Annual Inspection of apartment units Supervise building maintenance staff. Market Vacant Units. Self Employed Snow Plowing Winter '90 - '94 Maplewood, Minnesota Remove snow from parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. Perform administrative duties, including record keeping. Route Driver Kohler Mix Specialties White Bear Lake, Minnesota Deliver company product to local restaurant. Prepare fleet of trucks for deliveries. June '89 - Present References Available Upon Request. 10 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM Attachment 4 NAME Shelly ADDRESS 2153 Arkwright Street PHONE NO. Work; 786-1700 Maplewood, MN ZIP 55117 Hgme: 774-4390 DATE n~r~ ~Sth. !995 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? ! h,,,,,, 1 ~,,,,~ ~, ~?~ ..... od 3 ye~__"_~ ~_."?_ the 55117 zipcode area for 28 years. 2) Does your employment require travel or being away from the community which would make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes __ No × 3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check) 4) 5) Community Design Review Board Housing & Redevelopment Authority Human Relations Commission Park & Recreation Commission Planning Commission Police Civil Service Commission Do you have any soecific areas of interest within this Boa~'s or Commission's scope of responsibilities? I have several years experience in the site plan review process within the City of St. Pau~ As the former Director of a City funded Non-profit agency, I represented the directives and initiatives of the neighborhood based entity to various city departments, the St. Paul Planning Commission, St. Paul City Council, etc... Currently, I am employed in the mortgage banking industry. As part of my duties, I coordinate new construction financing with builders, title companies and other industry ~t°oft~i~r~fations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or. are an a~ive paAicipant: Previously, I served on the City of Maplewood's Human Relations Commission until December of 1994. 6) Why would you like to sewe on this Board or Commission? I believe my experience, education and interests would be an asset Maplewood. I have a strong interest in serving my community. to the City of · ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: SEE ATTACHED 11 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC. 2/95 Shelly IC (Van Kampen) Strauss 2153 Arkwright Street Maplewood, MN 55117 (612) 774-4390 PERSONAL SUMMARY A highly creative, thorough, result-oriented individual who possesses strong analytical skills and the proven ability to function effectively under a myriad of conditions. Inner motivated and serf-directed, gives 100% to successful completion of all tasks. Recognizes that the strengths of leadership cannot be realized without relationship building and teamwork. ~ AREAS OF EXPERTISE Strategic Planning Government Policy Analysis Grant Writing/Fund Raising Community Organizing Fiscal Management/Budgeting Public Speaking and Public Relations Project Management Problem Solving Training and Development Personnel Supervision Rc~la~,ion and Quality Assurance Program Development Non-Profit Management Staff/Board Relations Housing and Finance Education and Insurance Industry Leadership and Motivation Computer Proficiency PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Mortgage Loan Coordinator III Mellon Mortgage Company formerly Metmor Financial, Inc. Coon Rapids, MN March 1993-Present Commonwealth United Mortgage. Arden Hills, 3lIN Lead Coordinator for Branch. Responsible for Opening, Processing and Closing Mortgage Loans. Assistant to Branch and Regional Managers- Serve as Corporate Contact, Handle Administrative Functions at Branch Level Including Regulatory, Compliance, Record Retention, Financial and InventorY Operations. Taught New Processors to Meet and Exceed Underwriting and Efficiency Standards and Served as a Trainer for a New Computerized Lending System. Executive Director Distr~ct 6 Planning Council. St. Paul, MN . February 1986-March 1993 Managed $2.63 Million in Funds for Housing Developmen~fNeighborhood Revitalization Programs. Addressed Community Concerns tkrough Networking- Government Agencies, For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations, Developers, Residents and Business Owners to Create, Develop and Enact Policy. Authored and Implemented Five Funded ($150K, $100K, $25K, $25K, 17.5K) Grant Proposals and Collaborated in the Development and Execution of Four Other Funded Projects Totaling $2.5 Million. Primary S~dt to 17 Member District Council and up to 10 Standing Conunittees. Initiated and Interpreted Comprehensive Land Use Planniag for District involving Small Area Plans, Forty Acre Studies and the City of St. Paul Site Plan Review Process. Managed Office S1aff of F~ur to Seven. Responsible for all Fiscal Matters including Fund-Raising, Budget Analysis, Accosting and Reporting. *Served in an Administrative Capacity from February 1986-August 1989, Prior to.dccepting the Executive Position. Licensed EduCator Downtown Child-Care Center. St. Paul, MN Chelsea Heights Elementary School O°ractium). St. Paul, MN February 1989-August 1989 Licensed Property/Casualty Insurance Agent. Minnesota Education Association. St. Paul, MN JUne 1986~January 1989 EDUCATION/APPOINTMENTS Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) Metropofitan State University. St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude (B.A.) Hamline University. St. Paul, MN Human Relations Commissioner City of Maplewood Human Relations Commission. Maplewood, MN January 1994-Present September 1985- May 1989 March 1993-December 1994 Shelly K. (Van Kampen) Strauss 2153 Ark'wright Street Maplewood, MN 55117 (612) 774-4390 PERSONAL SUMMARY A highly creative, thorough, result-oriented individual who possesses strong analytical skills and the proven ability to function effectively under a myriad of conditions. Inner motivated and serf-directed, gives 100% to successful completion of all tasks. Recognizes that the strengt~ of leadership cannot be realized without relationship building and teamwork. A~AS OF EXPERTISE Strategic Planning - Government Policy Analysis Grant Writing/Fund Raising Community Organizing Fiscal Management/Budgeting Public Speaking and Public Relations Project Management Problem Solving Training and Development - Personnel Supervision Regulation and Quality Assurance Program Development Non-Profit Management Staff/Board Relations Housing and Finance Education and Insurance Industry Leadership and Motivation COmputer Proficiency PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Mortgage Loan Coordinator III Mellon Mortgage Company formerly Metmor Financial, Inc. Coon Rapids, MN March 1993-Present Commonwealth United Mortgage. Arden Hills, MN Lead Coordinator for Branch. Responsible for Opening, Processing and Closing Mortgage Loans. Assistant to Branch and Regional Managers- Serve as Coq:orate Contact, Handle Administrative Functions at Branch Level Including Regulatory, Compliance, Record '-',ention, Financial and Invcnto~ Operations. Taught New Processors to Meet and Exceed Underwriting and F_~iency Standards and · ~,ved as a Trainer for a New Computerized Lending System. Executive Director District 6 Planning Council St. Paul, MN February 1986-March 1993 Managed $2.63 Million in Funds for Housing Development/Neighborhood Revitali~tion Program~, Addressed Commullity Concerns through Networking- Government Agencies, For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations, Developers, Residents and Business Owners to Create, Develop and Enact Policy. Authored and Implemented Five Funded ($150K, $100K, $25K, $25K, 17.5K) Grant Proposals and Collaborated in the Development and Execution of Four Other Funded Projects Totaling $2.5 Million. Primary Staff to 17 Member District Council and up to 10 Standing Committees. Initiated and Interpreted Comprehensive Land Use Planning for District involving Small Area Plans, Forty Acre Studies and the City of St. Paul Site Plan Review Process. Man_aged Office Staff of Four to Seven. Responsible for all Fiscal Matters including Fund-Raising, Budget 3nalysis, Accounting and Ropo~g. *Served in an Administrative Capacity from February 1986-Augntst 1989, Prior to Accepting the Executive Position. Licensed Educator Downtown Child-Care Center. St. Paul, MN Chelsea Heights Elementary School O°ractium). St. Paul, MN February 1989-August 1989 Licensed Property/Casualty Insurance Agent Minnesota Education Association. St. Paul, MN June 1986.January 1989 E D U CA TI O N/A PPO INTME NTS Master~ in Busings Administration (M.B.A.) 3detropofitan State University. St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude (B.A.) Hamline University. St. Paul, MN Human Relations Commissioner 13 City of Maplewood Human Relations Commission. Maplewood, MN January 1994-Present September 1985-May 1989 March 1993-December 1994