Housing and Redevelopment Authority — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-02-11

Housing and Redevelopment Authority
 AGENDA


 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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.



To watch or listen to the meeting or provide testimony:

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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 January 13, 2026 HRA Board Meeting Minutes

 3.2 2026 Admin Services Agreement and 2025 Grantee Accomplishments

4. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

5. NEW BUSINESS

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

 6.1 Bring It Home Project Based Voucher Discussion

 6.2 HRA Administrator Updates

7. ADJOURNMENT

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reasonable accommodation, please call 952-563-8733 (MN Relay 711) as soon as possible, but no later than 9:00 a.m. one business day
before the meeting day.

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Bloomington Housing & Redevelopment Authority Commission
 Approved Minutes


 Housing And Redevelopment Authority
 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
 Council Chambers
 Bloomington Civic Plaza
 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
 Bloomington, MN 55431
 6:00 P.M.
 Webex Virtual Meeting


 CALL TO ORDER Chair Jennifer Mueller called the HRA Board meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.


 HRA Commissioners Present: Chair J. Mueller, Commissioner R. Wooten (present
 on Webex), V. Hoogheem, B. Doblinger, J. Carter, S. Isse
 and D. Robertson (present on Webex).


 Staff Present: Sarah Abe, HRA Administrator
 Anna Salvador, HRA Assistant Administrator
 Melissa Manderschied, City Attorney (present on
 Webex)
 Maricruz Hernandez, Program Specialist I
 Keele Jackson, Program Specialist II

 Also Present: Rachel Tierney, Kennedy and Graven

 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 Item 2.1
 Approval of January 27, M/Hoogheem, S/Doblinger, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to
 2026, Agenda approve the January 27, 2026, agenda. Motion passed 6-0. Agenda approved.

 CONSENT
 Item 3.1
 January 13, 2026, HRA
 Board Meeting Minutes M/Doblinger, S/Carter, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve
 the Consent Business Items 3.1 and 3.2. Motion passed 6-0.
 Item 3.2
 2026 Admin Services
 Agreement and 2025
 Grantee
 Accomplishments

 ORGANIZATIONAL
 BUSINESS


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 NEW BUSINESS
 Commissioner D. Robertson Join via Webex at 6:09 pm.
 DISCUSSION ITEMS
 Item 6.1 Salvador provided an informational update on the Bring It Home Rental Assistance
 HCV Waiting Lists Update Program, a two-year grant awarded to the Bloomington HRA by Minnesota Housing. The
 program is modeled after the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and is intended to
 expand the availability of rental assistance statewide. Bloomington HRA was eligible to
 apply due to its active administration of the HCV Program.
 Salvador explained that Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) are an eligible use of vouchers
 under the Bring It Home Program. Minnesota Housing has granted administrative
 flexibilities for PBVs, allowing for reduced and streamlined processes. Due to these
 flexibilities, staff identified PBVs as an effective method to deploy vouchers quickly
 through the program.
 Salvador indicated that available PBV flexibilities will be incorporated into the program’s
 administrative policies. In preparation for a planned PBV Request for Proposals (RFP)
 anticipated in Spring 2026, staff requested feedback from the Board to help shape
 priorities for PBVs awarded through the Bring It Home Program.

 Commissioner Wooten asked who would be eligible to apply for the Request for Proposals
 (RFP) for Project-Based Vouchers.

 Salvador responded that a separate waiting list was established because the property is
 restricted to individuals age 55 and older. Maintaining a separate list reduces
 administrative burden by avoiding the need to justify out-of-order selections from the
 standard Project-Based Voucher waiting list.

 Commissioner Wooten asked a follow-up question regarding how applicants would be
 vetted, given recent state-level program experiences, and whether organizations would
 be evaluated based on their capacity to manage projects and deliver services effectively.

 Salvador responded that the RFP would define the vetting process. Generally, staff would
 review applicants’ track record, including previous approvals for similar funding,
 experience delivering affordable units, and other relevant projects. This evaluation would
 be included in the qualifications and eligibility section of the RFP.

 Chair Mueller asked whether new developments would be required to include Project-
 Based Voucher units in Bloomington.

 Salvador responded that new developments are not specifically required to include
 Project-Based Voucher units. However, under the Opportunity Housing Ordinance, they
 are required to provide some level of affordability, and Project-Based Vouchers could be
 one way to meet that requirement.

 Commissioner Hoogheem asked whether properties that already participate in the
 Housing Choice Voucher Program would be eligible for Project-Based Vouchers, and
 whether these existing properties would be comparable or prioritized for participation in

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 the program.
 Salvador responded that participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program would not
 preclude properties from also receiving Project-Based Vouchers through the Bring It
 Home Program. Staff anticipate significant overlap between the two programs, and view
 this as a benefit, as these properties already have experience working with the HRA and
 understanding the day-to-day operations of the program.

 Commissioner Hoogheem stated support for the rehabilitation of existing properties,
 noting that it helps maintain key housing stock that is in high demand. She acknowledged
 the need for larger units, such as two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, but
 emphasized that priority should be given where demand is highest. She added that while
 high-need families should be prioritized, there is also value in considering other
 applicants, when possible, as a balanced approach may help address broader housing
 needs.
 Item 6.2
 HRA Administrator Abe reported a significant increase in demand for emergency rental assistance over the
 Updates past several weeks, as indicated by feedback from community partners. Because
 emergency rental assistance is an eligible use of Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
 funds and requires City Council approval, staff brought a walk-on item to the City Council
 to designate up to $350,000 of LAHA funds for emergency rental assistance. Of that
 amount, $50,000 was allocated for immediate use to ensure timely distribution of
 assistance within the community. Abe noted that staff will bring forward to the HRA and a
 framework for the continued distribution of emergency rental assistance.
 Abe also provided updates on upcoming events. The HRA’s annual meeting is scheduled
 for February 10, with the new City Manager invited to attend for introductions. A
 reception will be held prior to the meeting, beginning at approximately 5:15 p.m., and
 calendar invitations will be sent. Staff will also be present at the event.
 Abe shared that planning is underway for the Home Fair event, tentatively scheduled for
 April 25, with the location to be determined. Additional details will be provided as
 planning progresses.
 Looking ahead to March 10, Abe noted that business related to the City’s Comprehensive
 Plan will be coming forward. Staff are tentatively planning a joint meeting with the
 Planning Commission on the regular HRA meeting date, with HRA business to occur either
 before or after the joint session.
 Finally, Abe provided a federal funding update. A federal funding bill has passed the
 House and includes slight increases for most HRA programs compared to the 2025 budget.
 While the increase does not keep pace with inflation and will not allow for additional
 vouchers, it will help sustain current service levels. The bill has not yet passed the Senate,
 and a continuing resolution remains in effect through the end of the month. Staff will
 continue monitoring the situation, including the potential for a federal government
 shutdown.



 ADJOURNMENT M/Hoogheem, S/Wooten, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to
 adjourn the January 27, 2026, HRA board meeting at 6:36 pm. Motion passed 7-0.

Maricruz Hernandez, HRA Meeting Minute Secretary


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