Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — Monday, March 16, 2026
8 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1.aApprovedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Oath of Office for Brett Stursa
The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority administered the oath of office to Brett Stursa at the start of the March 16, 2026 meeting, formally installing him as a commissioner.
Item history
- Mar 16, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · This item
- Mar 16, 2026 · Economic Development Authority · Informational
Item 1.bApprovedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Election of 2026 HRA Officers
As required annually by the HRA Bylaws, the Authority held its March 2026 annual meeting and elected a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026. The 2025 officers were Erin Vrieze Daniels (Chair), Gordon Hanson (Vice Chair), and Sean Hayford Oleary (Secretary).
Item 4Approvedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Approval of the March 16, 2026 Agenda
The HRA approved the agenda for its March 16, 2026 regular meeting as presented, setting the order of business for the session.
Item 5.aApprovedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Approval of February 17, 2026 HRA and Joint Work Session Minutes
The HRA approved the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Joint HRA and City Council Work Session and the February 17, 2026 Regular HRA Meeting, formally recording those prior discussions and actions, including the 4d(1) tax classification policy discussion and approval of the Homes Within Reach and Harkness Excavating agreements.
Item 7.aApprovedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Additional $50,000 in LAHA Funding for VEAP Emergency Rental Assistance
The HRA approved an amendment to its Professional Services Agreement with VEAP adding $50,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid funding (bringing the total to $100,000) for emergency rental assistance to Richfield renters earning up to 50% of Area Median Income. VEAP had already spent 88% of its original $50,000 by March 3, 2026, and had assisted 15 households; the new funds are expected to help an additional 18–22 households affected by increased need related to Operation Metro Surge.
Item history
- Jan 20, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Under Review
- Mar 16, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · This item
Item 7.bApprovedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Amended Subgrant Agreements with Home Source, Inc. and Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative
The HRA approved amended and restated Local Housing Incentive Account subgrant agreements adjusting funding for the Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative affordable housing project at 7421 Lyndale Avenue: Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative's share dropped from $120,750 to $28,250, while Home Source, Inc.'s share rose from $71,250 to $168,750, out of the original $192,000 Metropolitan Council grant. The agreements also extend the spending deadline to December 31, 2026, and require at least three new three-bedroom units (up to four more two/three-bedroom units) be sold affordably to households earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income.
Item 7.cApprovedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Resolution Amending HRA Bylaws Order of Operations
The HRA adopted a resolution amending its Bylaws to adjust the order of operations for its meetings and governance procedures.
Item 7.dApprovedPassed
2026 Official Depositories for the HRA
The HRA adopted resolutions designating official depositories for its funds for 2026 and approving related collateral requirements for those financial institutions.
Official documents
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