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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
6:00 P.M. Monday, May 09, 2022
City Hall, Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Single-Family Rehabilitation Program – University of Minnesota Student Presentation
F.ADJOURNMENT
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date May 9, 2022
REPORT TO:
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
PRESENTER:
Jeff Thomson, Community Development
AGENDA ITEM: Single-Family Rehabilitation Program – University of Minnesota Student
Presentation
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The graduate students from the Housing Policy course at the University of Minnesota Humphrey
School of Public Affairs will be presenting their final report for their study of a single-family
rehabilitation program in Maplewood.
Recommended Action:
No action is requested at this time.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: N/A
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship
Integrated CommunicationOperational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment
The single-family housing program would support neighborhood investment, affordable housing,
and home-ownership opportunities in Maplewood.
Background:
The Maplewood City Council, Economic Development Authority, and Housing and Economic
Development Commission completed a strategic plan for economic development in Maplewood in
2020. One of the strategies identified as a high priority is addressing the gaps in the city’s housing
stock and making progress on the housing goals and policies identified in the city’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan. One of the potential housing programs that have been identified is a single-
family home acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale program.
The proposed program would be consistent with several goals and policies in the city’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan, including:
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Pursue opportunities to upgrade, enhance, and maintain the existing housing stock as part
of efforts to revitalize existing neighborhoods and to promote redevelopment in various
areas of the city.
Partner with agencies and community organizations to implement aesthetic and quality of
life improvements at distressed housing sites.
Advocate that housing in Maplewood will accommodate all racial and ethnic groups in the
purchase, sale, rental, and location of housing in the city.
Promote housing development that respects the natural environment of Maplewood while
striving to meet the need for a variety of housing types and costs.
Promote sustainable housing that is energy efficient, and utilizes green building and
operation techniques.
Improve the availability of affordable housing for both homeowners and renters.
The city council has allocated $350,000 to support launching a single-family housing program and
is interested in partnering with Ramsey County, and its implementation of a new county-wide HRA
levy, to build a rehabilitation program to support the city’s housing goals.
University of Minnesota – Resilient Communities Project
The city is partnering with the University of Minnesota Resilient Communities Project to research
and develop a single-family housing program for Maplewood. The Resilient Communities Project
(RCP) partners with local government agencies in Minnesota on locally defined projects that
advance community sustainability, equity, or resilience. Research and technical assistance is
provided by graduate and professional students and faculty at the University of Minnesota from a
variety of departments and disciplines.
We have been matched with faculty and students from a couple of courses at the Humphrey School
of Public Affairs. The courses are conducting background research, engaging stakeholders,
outlining policy considerations, and developing program recommendations and best practices for
implementation of a program in Maplewood.
The first graduate student group has completed their final report for their portion of the project and
will be presenting their findings at the council workshop. Their presentation will include background
research, potential partners, additional funding sources, and program options for the council’s
feedback and discussion. They have also explored equity and sustainability considerations for the
potential program.
The partnership with RCP is not complete. We have been matched with a graduate student
capstone course for the Summer 2022 academic term. The final scope of work for the next student
group has not yet been finalized. However, we expect the next student group to build on the work of
the Housing Policy course, further engage the community, stakeholders, and potential partners, and
present additional recommendations for policies and program criteria.
The student deliverables for the project will ultimately be used by the city to develop the policies
and program criteria so that the city can successfully implement a single-family rehabilitation
program.
Attachments:
None
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