Housing and Redevelopment Authority — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-06-15

Housing and Redevelopment Authority
 AGENDA


 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
 TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
 CURRENTLY MEETS ON WEBEX
 NORMAL MEETING LOCATION:
 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
 BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA
 1800 W. OLD SHAKOPEE RD.
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
 6:00 PM
 HRA Commissioners: Jenna Carter Blake Doblinger
 Vicki Hoogheem Jennifer Mueller
 Rod Wooten Samiira Isse
 Danielle Robertson


ANNOUNCEMENT

This meeting will be held in person and electronically via Webex. Some members of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority, testifiers, and presenters may participate electronically as permitted by Minnesota
Statutes. Members of the public may participate in person or electronically. Directions are provided below.



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Note that no testimony is taken on non-public hearing items


To aide in the smooth running of the meeting, the HRA recommends pre-registration for remote testimony
for public hearing items: e-mail HRA@BloomingtonMN.gov or call 952-563-8937 any time prior to 4:30 p.m.
on the date of the meeting to register and receive instruction.


1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT BUSINESS

 3.1 March 10, 2026 Concurrent CC/PA/HRA/SC/PC meeting minutes

 3.2 March 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

4. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 4.1 New staff introduction

5. NEW BUSINESS

 5.1 Approval of term sheet for Lyndale Apartments (9955 Lyndale Ave S)

 5.2 General Amendment to Annual Action Plan Public Services 2025

 5.3 Community Development Block Grant Public Services 2026

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

 6.1 HRA Administrator Updates

7. ADJOURNMENT

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APPROVED MINUTES
Housing And Redevelopment Authority
Date: 5/12/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers
Address: 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN, 55431

Members Present: Chair J. Mueller, Commissioners R. Wooten, V. Hoogheem, B. Doblinger, J. Carter and
D. Robertson.
Staff: Sarah Abe, HRA Administrator, Mike Palermo, HRA Assistant Administrator
Maricruz Hernandez, Program Specialist I, Breanne Phillips, Office Support Specialist, Allyn Thorpe,
Economic Development Analyst and Kevin Knase, Assistant Port Authority Administrator.

Chairperson Jennifer Mueller called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. A quorum is present.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

2.1 Approval of May 12, 2026, Agenda

M/Hoogheem, S/Robertson, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve the
March 10, 2026, agenda. Motion passed 6-0. Agenda approved.
CONSENT.

3.1 March 10, 2026, Concurrent CC/PA/HRA/SC/PC meeting minutes.
3.2 March 10, 2026, meeting minutes.

Motion by Commissioner Robertson, Seconded by Commissioner Doblinger, and all present HRA
Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve the Consent Business Items 3.1 and 3.2. Motion passed 5-0-
1 abstention by Commissioner Wooten.

ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS.

4.1 New Staff Introduction
Sarah Abe introduced three new HRA staff members
• Brice Turney, Program Specialist I
• Sharonn Roberson, Program Specialist I
• Breanne Phillips, Office Support Specialist

NEW BUSINESS.

5.1 Approval of Term Sheet for Lyndale Apartments
Allyn Thorpe and Kevin Knase presented a proposed term sheet for the Lyndale Apartments development,
a 180-unit affordable housing project. The term sheet would provide preliminary support for tax increment
financing (TIF) assistance and allow the developer to pursue additional funding sources.


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Commissioners discussed the project's financing, potential future funding requests, and the non-binding
nature of the term sheet. Staff clarified that the action represented a preliminary commitment and that any
final project approvals would require additional review and public hearings.
The Board approved the resolution authorizing staff to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the
project. Motion by Commissioner Carter, Seconded by Commissioner Doblinger. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
5.2 General Amendment to Annual Action Plan Public Services 2025
Mike Palermo presented a proposed general amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan to increase the
Public Services budget by $10,000 and allocate additional funding to Senior Community Services. The
amendment followed a public comment period from April 24 through May 12, during which no comments
were received.
Staff explained that the increase would be offset by a corresponding reduction in the Rehabilitation Loan
Program budget. However, due to available program income, the change would not have an impact on the
Rehabilitation Loan Program's ability to continue funding loans.
Commissioners discussed a discrepancy in the funding amount listed in the resolution. Staff confirmed
that the correct total award to Senior Community Services should be $19,009.70 and noted that the
resolution would be corrected to reflect the intended amount.
Following discussion, the Board approved the resolution amending the 2025 Annual Action Plan and
increasing the award to Senior Community Services. Motion by Commissioner Hoogheem, Seconded by
Commissioner Robertson. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
5.3 CDBG Public Services 2026
Mike Palermo presented recommendations for the allocation of $70,000 in CDBG Public Services funding
for Program Year 2026. Proposed awards included funding for emergency rental assistance, household
furnishings, and tenant legal services. Staff also reviewed program requirements and oversight procedures
for grant recipients.
The Board approved the recommended funding allocations and authorized entering into agreements for
Program Year 2026 CDBG Public Services. Motion by Commission Hoogheem, Seconded by
Commissioner Robertson. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.

DISCUSSION ITEMS.

6.1 HRA Administrator Updates
Sarah Abe provided updates on the successful Home Fair, energy-efficiency initiatives, affordable
homeownership programs, and several ongoing housing development projects. Staff reported progress on
partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and private developers, as well as planning efforts for future
affordable housing opportunities. Commissioners discussed board communication and meeting
frequency, expressing interest in receiving additional updates between meetings. Staff agreed to explore
providing a periodic board newsletter or email update to keep commissioners informed of ongoing projects
and activities.


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Commissioners also requested an update to the Down Payment Assistance program with Habitat for
Humanity and the Administrator committed to providing an update on this program to the Board.

ADJOURNMENT.

Motion by Commissioner Hoogheem, Seconded by Commissioner Robertson. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.




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