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Housing & Redevelopment Authority

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Jul 22, 2026

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Housing aid and business rules updated

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Jul 22, 2026

Housing aid and business rules updated

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted a CDBG loan amendment for TWV Limited Partnership, changed Business Assistance Fund guidelines, and approved a three-year license for Union Pacific Railroad to use HRA property at 43 East Water Street.

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Jun 24, 2026

Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting summary

The HRA approved reserving funds for Saint Paul projects applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency; authorized release of the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant on 556 Gotzian Street; and approved sale and conveyance of an HRA-owned parcel at 1087 Ross Avenue with authorization for a development agreement and redevelopment expenditures.

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Jun 10, 2026

Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting summary

The HRA adopted a resolution to acquire the property at 259 University Avenue W and unanimously approved establishment of the Galtier Plaza Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, an amendment to the Minnesota Event TIF Plan, an HRA budget amendment, and execution of related TIF development documents including a TIF note and a forgivable TIF loan. Staff presentations were received and filed for Inspiring Communities (1087 Ross Avenue), Emergency Rental Assistance Program updates, and an introduction to reserving funds for Saint Paul projects applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The board recessed during a City Council public hearing and reconvened to take final action. The next HRA meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

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Jun 3, 2026

HRA appoints executive director, opts into Ramsey EDA

The HRA approved the May minutes, adopted a resolution to opt in to and support the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (adopted as amended), and appointed Melanie McMahon as Executive Director (adopted as amended). Staff presentations on the Galtier Plaza TIF, the proposed acquisition of 259 University Ave W, and a Highland Bridge update were received and filed.

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May 27, 2026

HRA approves master legal services agreement

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met May 27, 2026 (called to order 2:03 p.m., adjourned 3:02 p.m.). The board adopted RES 26-883 authorizing a Master Legal Services Agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP (vote 7–0). The board laid over RES 26-889 (opt-in to the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority) to the June 3, 2026 meeting. Staff presented the Full Stack Saint Paul update, which the board received and filed.

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May 13, 2026

HRA approves preliminary conduit bonds for Afton View Apartments; receives economic development and housing policy updates

Date/time: May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM. Location: Council Chambers, City Hall. Attendance: Chair Cheniqua Johnson and Commissioner HwaJeong Kim initially excused; Chair Johnson arrived at 2:27 PM; final attendance 6 present, 1 absent (Commissioner Kim). Key actions: RES 26-786 adopted granting preliminary approval of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for 365 Winthrop Street (Afton View Apartments); SR 26-93 (Economic Development Strategy Update) and SR 26-94 (Update of Housing Policy Study and Plan for 2026) were received and filed. Meeting adjourned at 2:49 PM. Next meeting: May 27, 2026.

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May 6, 2026

HRA designates tentative developer for 0 Jackson Street; receives permit‑ready plans and 2026 work plan

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met May 6, 2026. Roll call: six present, Commissioner HwaJeong Kim absent. The Board approved the April 2026 HRA minutes; adopted RES 26-752 to designate DC Commercial and JB Vang (or an affiliated entity) as tentative developer for 0 Jackson Street (PIN 192922210112), District 6/Ward 5 (vote 6–0, 1 absent); and received and filed staff presentations on Permit Ready Plans (SR 26-87) and the 2026 HRA Work Plan (SR 26-88). Meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m. Next meeting: May 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

HRA meeting: three staff reports received and filed

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met April 22, 2026 in Council Chambers. Chair Cheniqua Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM; seven commissioners were present. The Board heard presentations and Q&A on: SR 26-79 (report on designation of DC Commercial and JB Vang as development partners for 0 Jackson St), SR 26-77 (Downtown 2050 / Comprehensive Plan update), and SR 26-78 (HRA Quarter 1 budget to actual). All three reports were received and filed. The meeting adjourned at 3:03 PM; next meeting is May 6, 2026.

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Apr 1, 2026

HRA meeting: CDBG loan approved and tentative developer designated; staff updates on housing programs and land disposition

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met April 1, 2026. Commissioners approved the March 2026 minutes, adopted RES 26-515 authorizing a CDBG loan agreement with JRDM Investments, LLC for 202 Cesar Chavez Street, and adopted RES 26-516 designating Reuter Walton Development, LLC (or an affiliated entity) as tentative developer for 0 Robert Street South (Fox Lot). Staff presented updates on the Healthy Homes and Power of Home programs, the HRA 2026 land disposition/development plan, and small-scale development goals. The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m.; the next meeting was scheduled for April 22, 2026.

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Mar 25, 2026

HRA adopts commercial corridor, downpayment assistance, and business assistance guideline updates; two staff reports received

At the March 25, 2026 meeting in Council Chambers, the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) (7 commissioners present) adopted three resolutions: RES 26-405 approving the Commercial Corridor Program Guidelines (Version 2) as amended; RES 26-407 amending the Downpayment Assistance (DPA) Program Guidelines (Version 2) as amended, including provisions for renters and Rondo urban renewal projects; and RES 26-409 updating the HRA Business Assistance Fund guidelines. Staff reports SR 26-54 (CDBG loan agreement authorization for JRDM Investments, LLC — 202 Cesar Chavez Street) and SR 26-51 (designation of Reuter Walton Development, LLC as tentative developer of the Fox Lot) were presented and received and filed. The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. and adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

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Mar 11, 2026

HRA adopts ERA guidelines; commercial, downpayment and business assistance guideline resolutions laid over to March 25, 2026

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met March 11, 2026 (2:00–3:21 p.m.) in Council Chambers, City Hall. Commissioners (Johnson, Noecker, Yang, Bowie, Jost, Kim, Coleman) were present. The board adopted RES 26-408 (Emergency Rental Assistance / Eviction Prevention Program guidelines) and laid over RES 26-405 (Commercial Corridor Program), RES 26-407 (Downpayment Assistance), and RES 26-409 (HRA Business Assistance Fund) to the March 25, 2026 meeting. Staff provided a presentation on the Familiar Families Pilot (SR 26-38, received and filed); SR 26-39 (LAHA funding / emergency shelter providers) was withdrawn.

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Feb 11, 2026

HRA adopts resolution extending authorization to reserve funds for projects applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

At the February 11, 2026 Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting (2:00–2:02 PM, Council Chambers), the board adopted RES 26-252 to extend authorization of RES 25-869 to reserve funds for certain Saint Paul projects applying for funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The motion was moved by Commissioner Nelsie Yang, Interim Executive Director Melanie McMahon provided brief comments, and the vote was 5–0 with two commissioners absent.

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Feb 4, 2026

HRA approves conduit health care revenue bonds for Episcopal Homes (The Willows) and adopts January minutes

Vice Chair Saura Jost called the Housing & Redevelopment Authority to order on Feb. 4, 2026. The Board adopted the January 2026 HRA meeting minutes and held a public hearing (RES PH 26-33) to authorize issuance and sale of conduit health care revenue bonds for the Episcopal Homes Obligated Group (The Willows Project), 80 Mackubin Street. Staff presented a report and introduced Episcopal Homes CFO Collyn Iblings and bond counsel Jenny Boulton. There was no public testimony; the Board closed the hearing and adopted the resolution. The meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m.

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Jan 21, 2026

HRA adopts authority for Exec. Director to sign environmental covenants; commercial corridors guidelines received

At the January 21, 2026 Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting, Vice Chair Saura Jost called the meeting to order. Commissioners Noecker, Yang, Bowie, Jost, and Kim were present; Chair Cheniqua Johnson and Commissioner Molly Coleman were absent. The Board adopted RES 26-125, authorizing the Executive Director to consent to and execute environmental covenants and easements for projects where the HRA is a lender (staff recommended approval). The Board received and filed SR 26-8, the Saint Paul Commercial Corridors Updated Program Guidelines. The meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

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Jan 14, 2026

Saint Paul HRA approves TIF loan extension for 652 Sherburne and additional expenditures for 560 Brunson (Jan 14, 2026)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met on January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall. Five commissioners were present (Noecker, Yang, Bowie, Jost, Coleman); Commissioners Johnson and HwaJeong Kim were absent. The Board adopted two resolutions: RES 26-52 (TIF loan extension/spending plan for 652 Sherburne) and RES 26-63 (additional expenditures for redevelopment of 560 Brunson Street). The meeting was adjourned at 2:03 PM.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

HRA adopts conduit multifamily bond authorization for Joseph’s Pointe; staff briefed on two housing projects

Vice Chair Saura Jost called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.; four commissioners were present and three were absent. The HRA approved the December 2025 meeting minutes, adopted RES 26-32 to authorize issuance and sale of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Joseph’s Pointe at Upper Landing (200 Wilkin Street), and received and filed staff introductions on a loan extension request for 652 Sherburne Avenue and the Inspiring Communities project at 560 Brunson Street. The meeting adjourned at 2:23 p.m.

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Dec 17, 2025

HRA adopts staff recognitions, supports Ames Lake watershed project, and establishes Grand & Victoria TIF

At the December 17, 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting, commissioners adopted resolutions recognizing long‑time staff, supported a Ramsey‑Washington Metro Watershed District project on HRA property near Ames Lake, received the 2025 HRA year‑end report, and approved creation of the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project Area and associated tax increment financing, including an HRA budget amendment.

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Dec 10, 2025

HRA (Dec 10, 2025) approves ramp agreement extensions, property conveyances; receives flood mitigation and TIF introductions

Meeting called to order at 2:01 PM; 4 commissioners present, 3 absent. Approved November 2025 minutes. Adopted a resolution to authorize short-term extensions for six municipal parking ramp agreements. Adopted resolutions approving sale of a vacant lot at 77 Congress Street East to Iglesia Ni Christo Church and conveyance of three parcels in Chestnut Plaza and along the riverfront to the City of Saint Paul. Received and filed staff introductions on the Ames Lake RWMWD Flood Mitigation Project and the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment TIF District. Adjourned at 2:38 PM.

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Dec 3, 2025

HRA adopts amended TIF spending plan, approves 2026 budget and extends multiple tentative developer designations

At the December 3, 2025 meeting the Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted a second amended tax increment financing spending plan and related budget amendment, approved the final 2026 HRA budget and levy, approved a 2025 budget amendment transferring unspent funds to the City General Fund, extended several tentative developer designations, and received/filed budget and property sale/conveyance items.

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Nov 19, 2025

HRA: Introductions of tentative developer status extension and 2026 HRA budget; Promise Act grant presentation — all received and filed

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority met November 19, 2025. Staff introduced SR 25-258 (Tentative Developer Status Extension Request) and SR 25-248 (2026 HRA/PED Budget Proposal); the Neighborhood Development Center presented on the Promise Act grant (SR 25-257). Presentations were given, questions were answered, and each item was received and filed. A motion to suspend the rules was approved; the meeting was adjourned.

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Nov 12, 2025

Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting — Nov 12, 2025: TIF budget amendments and CDBG loan extension adopted

The City of Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority met on November 12, 2025 (called to order at 2:05 PM; adjourned 2:40 PM). Six commissioners were present and one absent. The board adopted three resolutions: administrative amendments to TIF budgets for the Osceola Park and Shepard Davern Senior Rental Housing districts, and a CDBG loan extension for Ramsey Hill Apartments. An introduction to an amendment to the Temporary TIF Spending Plan Authority was presented and received/filed.

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Nov 5, 2025

HRA adopts QAP amendments, releases affordable housing covenant, and reviews Ramsey Hill Apartments

At the November 5, 2025 Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting the board approved the October minutes; adopted RES 25-1706 endorsing amendments to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (5–2 vote); adopted RES 25-1709 to release a 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program covenant on 1048 Central Ave W (7–0); and received a presentation/introduction to Ramsey Hill Apartments (SR 25-222). The meeting was called to order at 2:01 PM and adjourned at 2:39 PM.

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