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Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

TL;DR

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) met to discuss affordable housing initiatives, approving amendments to the city's housing finance plan and releasing a covenant on a Central Avenue property. The meeting featured a staff report about the Ramsey Hill Apartments project in District 8.

Key Decisions

  • Housing Finance Board Amendments for 2026-2027 Passed
  • Release of 4(d) Affordable Housing Covenant for 1048 Central Ave W Passed
  • Ramsey Hill Apartments Staff Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. 1 Approval of the October 2025 HRA Meeting Minutes
    Approval of Minutes
    Action: Adopted

    Adopted

  4. Discussion
  5. 2 Resolution Endorsing Amendments to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan; Citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Moved by Commissioner Noecker, Resolution is Adopted.

  6. 3 Authorization to Release the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program Covenant on 1048 Central Ave W, Saint Paul
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Moved by Commissioner Bowie, Resolution is Adopted.

  7. Staff Report
  8. 4 Introduction to Ramsey Hill Apartments, District 8, Ward 1
    Staff Report
    Action: Received and Filed

    Received and Filed

  9. Adjournment
  10. 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/STPAUUsubscriber/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.