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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Je Moua
Chairperson Gary Pearson
Commissioner Colleen Thompson
Commissioner Joy Tkachuck
Vice-Chairperson Beth Ulrich
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Staff Present: Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Chairperson Ulrich moved to approve the August 11, 2010, agenda as
presented.
Commissioner Thompson seconded.
Ayes all; the motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2010,
meeting as presented.
Vice-Chairperson Aldrich seconded the motion.
Ayes all; the motion passed.
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. Energy Efficiency Program
Yvonne Pfiefer of Xcel Energy presented and answered questions about the energy
efficiency programs offered by Xcel Energy.
The following program offerings are available through Xcel program:
. Energy Efficiency
. Load Management
. Renewable Energy
Specific components of these programs available for residential, small business,
commercial, and industrial include:
. Audits and engineering studies
. Residential low-income program
. Implementation services
. Residential rebates for electric and natural gas
. Natural gas standard and custom rebates and electric rebates for commercial
. New construction programs: energy efficient buildings and energy design
assistance (to become LEED certified)
. Whole building analysis and rebates: Home Performance and Energy Design
assistance are two that Maplewood might be interested in
. Process efficiency and reconditioning: looks at the entire business help to
streamline process efficiencies (manufacturing)
. Load Management at no charge
. Saver Switch program
. Electric rate savings for businesses
. Solar rewards program
. Wind source program
Maplewood and Xcel will join to facilitate a workshop for residents to introduce the
Home Energy Squad program on October 19. Residents will be able sign up for the
program then. It will be open to all residents of Maplewood.
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b. Green Building Program (presented out of order)
Nick Carver presented and answered questions about the Green Building Program,
which is intended to reduce the negative impact buildings have on the environment.
Specifically, the two codes presented by Mr. Carver include:
The International Green Construction Code, which encompasses commercial,
residential, existing, alterations and additions and encourages code development. It
is a minimum-requirement code.
The National Green Buildina Standard, which is a residential code that rates site
design and development (before there is a building) with a four-level star rating.
Mr. Carver will present this same information to the other commissions prior to
presenting to the City Council.
c. Continued Participation in Livable Communities
This was brought by the Metropolitan Council. If Maplewood wishes to continue
participation under the Livable Communities Act (LCA), a resolution must be passed
stating such. The Metropolitan Council recommends the following goals for continued
participation:
. A range (vs. a top-end goal) of new affordable housing units from 252 to 388
. New life-cycle units ranging from 385 to 1050
It was noted that as long as the city is working toward its goals, it will be eligible for
funding.
Staff recommends that the HRA review the 2011 - 2020 life-cycle housing goals and
recommend that the city council adopts a resolution to continue participation in the
program.
Vice-Chairperson Ulrich moved to recommend continued participation in the local
housing incentives account program under the LCA and that it be included as an
agenda item for presentation and discussion at the August 23, 2010, City Council
meeting.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion.
All ayes; the motion passed.
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d. Code Enforcement Report (presented out of order)
Staff gave the Q2 Code Enforcement Report. The number of violations through July
31, 2010 is 377. There are 64 cases still pending resolution.
e. Hill Murray High School Bond Amendment
Hill Murray High School is requesting that the HRA approve a resolution calling for a
public hearing to amend the $3.3 million Education Facilities Review Note, which was
approved under the HRA's bonding authority for the purchase of property and capital
improvements at the school. The note is being amended due to a change in the
interest rate.
Vice-Chairperson Aldrich moved that the HRA adopt the resolution calling for a public
hearing on September 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. or later to amend the $3.3 million
Education Facilities Review Note previously issued to Hill Murray High School
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion.
Ayes all; the motion passed.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS (presented out of order)
Chairperson Gary Pearson and Commissioner Colleen Thompson swore the oath of
office.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:25 p.m.
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