Housing and Redevelopment Authority — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-05-13

Housing and Redevelopment Authority
 AGENDA


 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
 TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
 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 February 24, 2026 HRA Board Meeting Minutes


 3.2 2025 Year-End HRA Budget Adjustments

 3.3 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant Application Resolution of
 Support

4. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 4.1 Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Proposed Budget

5. NEW BUSINESS

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

 6.1 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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APPROVED MINUTES
Housing And Redevelopment Authority
Date: 3/10/2026
Time: 6:01 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers
Address: 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN, 55431

Members Present: Chair J. Mueller, Commissioner R. Wooten, V. Hoogheem, B. Doblinger, J. Carter, D.
Robertson and S. Isse.
Staff: Sarah Abe, HRA Administrator, Mike Palermo, HRA Assistant Administrator
Maricruz Hernandez, Program Specialist I, Breanne Phillips, Office Support Specialist.

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

2.1 Approval of March 10, 2026, Agenda

M/Wooten, S/Hoogheem, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve the
March 10, 2026, agenda. Motion passed 7-0. Agenda approved.
CONSENT.

3.1 February 24, 2026, HRA Board Meeting Minutes
3.2 2025 Year-End HRA Budget Adjustments

M/Carter, S/Hoogheem, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve the Consent
Business Items 3.1 and 3.2. Motion passed 7-0.

3.3 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant Application Resolution
 of Support

Commissioner Carter held Item 3.3 and asked whether the funding request would help address the
remaining project gap for the St. Mark’s affordable housing project.
Abe responded that the funding is primarily for public infrastructure, including the cul-de-sac and
storm sewer connections.
Abe confirmed that the funding would address a portion of the overall project costs.
M/Carter, S/Wooten, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve the Consent
Business Item 3.3. Motion passed 7-0.


ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS.

4.1 Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Proposed Budget



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Palermo presented overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The
City anticipates receiving approximately $465,000 in funding for 2026, along with carryover funds and
program income.
Staff reviewed proposed funding priorities, including homeowner rehabilitation, acquisition and
demolition, public services, and fair housing activities, consistent with the City’s Consolidated Plan goals.
Staff also outlined the required public process, including a public comment period and upcoming public
hearings.

 • Carter asked about funding amounts for acquisition and rehabilitation activities.
 • Palermo responded that costs are estimated per property and may be supplemented if needed,
 and noted partnerships leverage additional funding.
 • Hoogheem asked about public service funding.
 • Palermo explained it is capped and used for services to individuals.
 • Wooten asked about ownership of blighted properties.
 • Palermo responded they are typically privately owned.
 • Commissioners asked about carryover funding.
 • Palermo stated funds were unspent due to program delays and will carry over.
 • Mueller asked about impact on future funding.
 • Palermo responded funding is formula-based, with requirements to spend down excess funds if
 needed.

 M/Doblinger, S/Wooten, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to approve the
 Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Proposed Budget. Motion passed 7-0.


NEW BUSINESS.



DISCUSSION ITEMS.

6.1 HRA Administrator Updates
 Abe announced the upcoming Home Fair on April 25 and invited vendors and commissioners to
 participate. She noted the next meeting will be held on April 14. Abe also provided an update on the St.
 Mark’s site, stating that issues have been resolved and the project is moving toward closing.

ADJOURNMENT.

M/Robertson, S/Wooten, and all present HRA Commissioners voting aye, motion to adjourn the March 10,
2026, HRA board meeting at 6:20 pm. Motion passed 7-0.




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