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Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

TL;DR

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) held a meeting to authorize bond issuance for two charter school projects, effectively helping these schools refinance their facilities. This was also the last meeting for Commissioner Privratsky, who was honored with farewell comments.

Key Decisions

  • Nova Classical Academy Bond Issuance Passed
  • Twin Cities Academy Bond Issuance Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Public Hearings
  3. 1 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1655, for the Nova Classical Academy Project, 1455 Victoria Way and Approving Related Documents; District 9, Ward 3
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Moved by Commissioner Jost, Resolution-Public Hearing is Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. 2 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1655, for the Twin Cities Academy Project, 690 Birmingham Street and Approving Related Documents; District 1, Ward 7
    Resolution-Public Hearing
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Moved by Chair Johnson, Resolution-Public Hearing is Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: This being his last meeting, the Board shared farewell comments for Commissioner Privratsky.

  5. 5 Adjournment
    Action: Adjourned

    Adjourned

  6. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners (HRA) meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 p.m. of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the Board. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to HRAHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us or by voicemail at 651-266-6806. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, Third Floor City Hall. Members of the public may view HRA meetings online at https://stpaul.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or on local cable Channel 18. HRA Meeting Information The HRA is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and HRA files are all available on the Web (see below). Commissioners use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces costs since agendas, including the documents attached to files, can be over 100 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the City Council website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/STPAUL/subscriber/new. Visit https://stpaul.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local listings.