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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10,2010
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. February 10, 2010
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
a. Copar Property Update-Discussion led by DuWayne Konewko (no report)
b. Resolution of Appreciation for Josh Richter
7. Visitor Presentations
8. Commission Presentations
a. Business and Economic Development Commission Update (Commissioner
Ulrich)
9. Staff Presentations
a. HRA Bylaws and Commissioner Handbook (to be handed out to new
members)
10. Adjournment
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MAPlEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPlEWOOD, MINNESOTA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
I. CAll TO ORDER
Chairperson Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROll CAll
Chairperson GaryPearson
Commissioner Josh Richter
Commissioner Joy Tkachuck
Vice-Chairperson Beth Ulrich
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Staff Present:
Tom Ekstrand. City Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Ulrich moved approval of the agenda as presented.
Commissioner Tkachuck seconded Ayes - all
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. January 13, 2010
Commissioner Ulrich moved to approve the minutes of January 13, 2010 as presented.
Commissioner Tkachuck seconded Ayes - Pearson, Tkachuck, Ulrich
The motion passed.
At this time, Chairperson Pearson congratulated HRA Commissioner Beth Ulrich on her appointment to
the Business and Economic Development Commission.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2009 Code Enforcement Year-End Report Follow-up Data
City planner Tom Ekstrand noted that at the last HRA meeting the commission requested a
map showing the locations of the total number of complaints and violations issued in 2009.
Planner Ekstrand displayed maps prepared by the city's GIS staff and reviewed each of the
complaints received.
b. Home Foreclosure Information Follow-up Data
Planner Ekstrand noted that at the last meeting the HRA commission requested maps
showing the total number of home foreclosures from 2006 through 2009 and also, those that
are still vacant and those that have been reoccupied. Planner Ekstrand presented maps
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showing where the home foreclosures have occurred and those that have been resold from
data provided from the Ramsey County's Assessor's Office.
c. Business and Economic Development Commission Update
Commissioner Ulrich explained that she has been appointed to the Business and Economic
Development Commission and that the first meeting is scheduled on Monday, March 1.
Planner Ekstrand said that the BEDC is a new commission being formed in Maplewood and
will work closely with the HRA on housing matters.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. HRA Vacancy
Planner Ekstrand noted the city council has appointed Colleen Thompson to fill the HRA
vacancy and she will start at the next meeting.
b. Resignation
Planner Ekstrand reported that Josh Richter has resigned from the HRA. Planner Ekstrand
said the city council will now be asked to review the current applicants to fill this vacancy.
Chairperson Pearson asked staff to develop a Resolution of Appreciation for Josh Richter.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Manager
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director
Resolution of Appreciation for Josh Richter
March 3, 2010
TO:
FROM:
INTRODUCTION
Josh Richter has submitted his resignation from the HRA. Josh has served on the HRA
since his appointment by the city council on February 25, 2008. We appreciate Josh's
two years of service to the city and wish to forward the attached resolution of
appreciation to the city council for their adoption.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached resolution of appreciation for Josh Richter.
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Attachment:
Resolution of Appreciation
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Joshua Richter has been a member of the Maplewood Housing and
Redevelopment Authority for two years since his appointment to the HRA by the city
council on February 25,2008 and has servedfaithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has appreciated his
experience, insights and good judgment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richter has freely given of his time and energy, without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richter has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently
contributed his leadership and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOL VEn for and on behalf of the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Joshua Richter is hereby extended
our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicat~d service.
Passed by the Maplewood
City Council on ,2010
Will Rossbach, Mayor
Passed by the Maplewood
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
On ,2010
Gary Pearson, Chairperson
Attest:
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk