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Description
Minneapolis Community Development & Regulatory Services Committee Meeting
A
B
Good
afternoon,
madam
chair
members
of
the
committee,
today
we
have
three
projects
requesting
property,
assessed,
clean
energy
or
pace
financing.
The
pace
program
allows
Minneapolis
businesses
to
finance
energy
efficiency
improvements
to
their
facilities
through
an
agreement
with
the
same
called
Port
Authority,
st.
Paul
Port
Authority
provides
upfront
capital
to
finance
energy
improvements,
which
is
then
paid
back
through
a
special
assessment
placed
on
the
property
under
minneapolis
statute.
A
public
hearing
is
required
for
all
special
assessments.
B
You
have
before
you
a
request
to
hold
a
public
hearing
and
pass
a
resolution
adopting
the
assessment,
loving
the
assessment
and
adopting
the
assessment
role
on
three
separate
projects
in
the
city
of
Minneapolis,
and
the
first
project
is
27:46
31st
Avenue
LLC,
the
LLC
owns
a
property
located
at
27:46
31st
Avenue
and
also
owns
the
main
tenants,
which
is
a
technology
company
called
spy.
At
this
time,
the
LLC
is
going
to
purchase
and
install
134
kilowatt
rooftop
solar
system.
The
total
project
cost
is
four
hundred
thirty-eight
thousand
dollars
a
eligable
pace.
B
Amount
of
$254,000
will
be
divided
between
two
property
ID
numbers
for
the
same
address
two
hundred
thirty
one
thousand
dollars,
and
twenty
three
thousand
dollars
will
be
financed
at
a
four
point:
five
percent
interest
rate
and
will
be
paid
back
through
twenty
assessments
over
the
term
of
ten
years
starting
in
2018,
and
that
the
system
will
result
in
a
savings
of
450
million
btu's
and
15
thousand
dollars
annually.
Do
you
have
any
questions
about
the
project?
Are.
A
There
any
questions
for
Miss
Shawn
item
number
one,
seeing
none.
Thank
you
for
your
report,
we'll
open
the
public
hearing
on
item
number
1,
which
is
a
property,
assessed
clean
energy
or
pace
financing
project
for
a
property
located
at
27:46,
31st
Avenue
south.
Is
there
anyone
here
to
speak
to
this
issue?
Anyone
anyone
seeing
none
will
close
the
public
hearing
council
member
Quincy.
Thank.
A
B
Second
project
is
intelligent
nutrients
located
at
321
Lincoln
Street
Northeast,
intelligent
nutrients
is
an
environmentally
focused,
organic
and
natural
hair
care
company
and,
at
this
time,
they're
planning
to
upgrade
h88
HVAC
units
on
the
factory
warehouses,
along
with
new,
highly
efficient
systems.
The
total
project
in
the
amount
of
$100,000
will
be
financed
through
pace
at
4.5%
interest
rate.
B
A
There
any
questions
from
miss
Shaw
on
item
number,
two,
seeing
none
we'll
open
the
public
hearing
on
item
number
two,
which
is
a
pace
financing
program
for
intelligent
nutrients
at
321,
Lincoln,
Street,
North
East.
Is
there
anyone
here
to
speak
to
this
issue?
Anyone
anyone
seeing
none,
we'll
close
the
public
hearing
council
member
fry?
Thank.
A
B
Third
project
is
for
a
six
unit
apartment
complex
located
at
28:41,
33rd
Avenue
South.
The
complex
is
owned
by
borrower,
3828
Avenue,
South
LLC.
The
borrower
is
requesting
pace,
financing
to
install
a
10
kilowatt,
roof
mount
solar
array,
LED
lighting
throughout
the
common
areas,
new
entry
doors
and
two
electrical
vehicle
charging
stations
in
the
parking
lot.
The
total
project
cost
is
$60,000
and
will
save
an
estimated
105
million
BTUs
and
an
annual
of
three
thousand
dollars
in
energy
costs
per
year.
B
A
There
any
questions
for
miss
Shaw
and
item
number
three,
seeing
none.
Thank
you
for
your
report,
we'll
open
the
public
hearing
and
item
number
three,
which
is
a
pace
financing
project
at
3800,
28th,
Avenue
South!
Is
there
anyone
here
to
speak
to
this
issue?
Anyone
anyone
seeing
none,
we'll
close
the
public
hearing,
councilmember
fry
thank.
A
E
You,
madam
chair
members
of
the
committee
good
afternoon
what
you
have
before
you
is
request
for
preliminary
and
final
approval,
a
501c3
tax-exempt
revenue
bonds
in
the
amount
not
to
exceed
27
million
and
$750,000.
It
is
for
the
minc
s,
building
company,
which
is
a
real
estate
holding
company,
it's
for
a
110,000
square
foot
facility
at
277,
12th,
Avenue,
north
and
it
the
facility
is
currently
occupied
and
will
continue
to
be
occupied
by
the
Minnesota
International.
E
Middle
school
and
the
twin
sees
natural
and
elementary
school.
The
two
schools
are
also
501
C
3s,
and
there
are
approximately
a
thousand
students
that
go
there.
The
real
estate
company
was
created
because
the
state
chartered
state
law
does
not
allow
these
charter
schools
to
own
their
facilities,
but
they
will
be
the
responsible
entities
for
paying
the
debt
and
maintaining
the
facilities.
A
There
any
questions
for
staff
or
the
representatives
on
this
project,
seeing
none.
Thank
you
for
your
report,
we'll
open
the
public
hearing
on
item
number
4,
which
is
the
issuance
of
twenty
seven
million
seven
hundred
and
seventy
five
thousand
dollars
and
501c3
tax-exempt
bonds
for
MI
MCS
building
company
for
the
acquisition,
renovation
and
equipment
of
a
charter
school
at
twenty
two.
Seventy
seven
12th
Avenue
north
is
there
anyone
here
to
speak
to
this
issue
who's
here
from
the
project?
F
A
F
A
C
They
are
located
at
2636,
University
Avenue,
north
east.
They
currently
operate
a
gasoline
filling
station
grocery
and
tobacco
shop.
At
that
address.
The
hours
of
operation
currently
allowed
in
that
district
are
from
6
a.m.
to
10
p.m.
and
from
6
during
the
week
and
from
6
a.m.
to
11
p.m.
Friday
and
Saturday.
They
are
seeking
at
24
hours
a
day
7
days
a
week.
Licensed
this
isn't
a
martial
terrorist
neighborhood
in
Ward
1.
C
The
site
is
not
adjacent
to
residential
dwellings,
industrial
nature.
The
owners
have
met
with
the
2nd
precinct
police
department
and
did
a
security
plan
review
associated
with
this
application.
They
have
no
significant
recommendations
and
there
are
no
significant
police
calls
for
service.
At
this
address
or
complaints.
C
A
public
hearing
is
required
for
this
license
application
and
we
did
notify
all
property
owners
and
residents
that
are
located
within
300
feet
of
the
premises.
We
also
notified
the
concerned
citizens
of
Marshall
Terrace
neighborhood
association
in
the
Northeast
Minneapolis
chamber
of
commerce.
We
did
receive
one
response
from
that
notification
process
and
it
was
in
support
of
the
application,
and
that
was
from
the
Marshall
Terrace
neighborhood
association.
A
There
any
questions
for
mr.
Wilson
on
item
number
5,
seeing
none
we'll
open
the
public
hearing
on
item
number
5,
which
is
a
new
license
and
extended
hours
license
for
Northeast
P
P.
Is
there
anyone
here
to
speak
to
this
issue?
Anyone
anyone
sing,
none
we'll
close
the
public
hearing
council
member
reich.
Madam.
A
C
Madam
chair,
we
have
an
application
by
limelight
concepts
LLC
for
a
new
on
sale,
liquor
license
with
sunday
sales
class
ii.
This
will
be
located
at
130,
East,
Hennepin
Avenue
in
a
newly
constructed
building.
This
is
just
this
is
located
on
East
130th
Center
pen,
which
is
just
east
of
the
former
nice
polonaise
restaurant
site.
This
isn't
a
Nicollet
island,
east
bank
neighborhood
in
Ward
3.
This
restaurant
will
have
seating
for
77
persons
inside
and
14
outside.
C
They
will
provide
full-service
food
service
all
hours
of
their
operation.
A
public
hearing
is
required
for
this
application
and
we
did
notify
all
property
owners
and
residents
within
600
feet
of
the
premises
of
today's
public
hearing
and
also
the
Nicollet
Island
East
Bank
Neighborhood
Association
and
the
historic
North
East
Business
Association.
We
received
one
response
from
that
notification
process
and
it
was
in
support
of
the
application
staff
finds
this
application
meets
all
of
our
requirement
and
recommends.
Approval
are.
A
G
G
A
C
The
hennepin
theater
trust
is
the
minnesota
nonprofit
organization
operating
for
several
years
in
this
area
and
currently
holds
other
beverage
alcohol
licenses
in
good
standing.
This
upgrade
does
require
today's
public
hearing.
We
did
mail,
92
notices
to
residents
from
property
owners
within
400
feet
of
this
address
and
also
the
downtown
Minneapolis
Neighborhood
Association.
In
the
warehouse
district
business
association
we
received
no
responses
for
or
against
the
application.
It
appears
to
meet
all
of
the
ordinance
requirements
and
staff
recommendation
is
that
the
application
be
approved
are.
A
There
any
questions
for
mr.
Wilson
on
item
number
7,
seeing
none
we'll
open
the
public
hearing
on
item
number
7,
which
is
a
liquor
license
with
Sunday
sales
for
the
Hennepin
theater
trust.
Is
there
anyone
here
to
speak
to
this
issue,
anyone
anyone
seeing
none,
we'll
close
the
public
hearing
council
member
Frye?
Thank.
A
D
C
Thank
You
Vice
Chair
Frye
on
October
9th
this
year,
the
Minnesota
Department
of
Revenue
notified
the
city
of
Minneapolis
and
issued
a
notice
of
license,
revocation
for
Det
regarding
non-payment
of
taxes
like
Oakville
plumbing
services,
LLC
and
Ronald
Schultz.
They
currently
have
a
valid
city
of
Minneapolis,
plumbing
and
gas
fitter
licenses.
C
The
notice
from
the
Department
of
Revenue
requires
us
to
revoke
licenses
held
by
this
company
within
30
days
of
receipt
of
that
notice.
We
did
notify
Oak
Grove
plumbing
services
of
today's
hearing
and
we
mailed
that
notice
on
October
16th.
As
of
today,
we
have
not
received
a
tax
clearance
certificate
from
the
Department
of
Revenue
and
staff
recommendation
is
that
this
license
be
revoked.
D
D
Anyone
here
today
to
discuss
this
item.
Anyone
here
to
discuss
this
item,
seeing
none
I
will
close
this
item.
I
will
move
approval
and
up
first
just
a
quick
question
for
mr.
Wilson,
the
Oak
Grove
plumbing
services
is
that
operating
out
of
either
the
Oak
Grove
area
street
or
building
there's
a
oklet
there.
Several
actually
Oak
Grove
buildings
and
in
Minneapolis
is
that
where
this
plumbing
service
comes
from
or
no.
C
D
A
Then
move
on
to
our
two
remaining
items
that
we'll
take
item
13.
First,
these
were
consent
items
that
we're
going
to
have
a
staff
presentation
on
both
of
them.
We'll
ask
for
miss
Crowther
to
give
a
presentation,
and
if
you
are
here
from
an
Prospect,
Park
or
Maia
Commons,
you
know
feel
free
to
stand.
So
we
can
acknowledge
you
we're
happy
that
you're
here,
good.
H
Afternoon
madam
chair
members
of
the
committee
Community
Planning
and
Economic
Development,
acting
on
behalf,
the
minister
Minneapolis
st.
Paul,
Housing
Finance
Board,
administers
and
allocations
that
were
low
income
tax
credits
every
year.
This
is
year
2018,
even
though
we're
only
in
year,
2017
the
city
of
Minneapolis
as
a
sub,
allocate
received
one
point:
two:
three:
zero:
five:
thirteen
million
of
tax
credits
we
put
out
an
RFP
in
August
and
Reese,
and
the
airline
in
July
and
the
deadline
was
in
August.
We
received
four
proposals.
We
chose
two
of
those
proposals.
H
The
top-ranking
one
was
part
seven.
We
did
not
fund
that
because
the
state
funded
that
with
the
deferred
loan.
So
therefore
the
city
did
not
have
to
bring
in
any
tax
credits.
A
on
Prospect
Park
received
a
prior
allocation
and
was
I
believe
that
it
runs
well
enough
and
that
we
should
close
that
one
out
and
complete
the
tax
credit
allocation,
the
Maya
Commons
ranked
next,
and
that
was
the
next
highest
ranking
project.
So
we
funded
that
project.
Paris
foundation
was
the
lowest-ranking
project
and
we
had
no
more
tax
credits
to
give
to
that
project.
H
A
I
someone
here
from
a
on
from
this
problem.
I
just
wanted
to
know
that
last
year,
when
the
tax
credit
pricing
fell
as
a
result
of
Trump
being
elected,
a
on
gave
back
credits
to
youth
link
so
that
youth
link
could
close,
and
then
they
had
to
wait
and
now
they're
being
completed
this
year
and
on
behalf
of
the
city.
We
want
to
thank
you
for
doing
that.
A
A
A
F
A
Okay
and
then
I'm
gonna
move
approval
of
the
staff
recommendation.
One
of
the
thing
I
will
say
to
the
good
folks
at
Paris
is
it
looks
like
you're
next
well,
Maya
Commons
will
need
to
finish
out
and
then
you'll
be
right
in
line,
and
as
of
this
moment,
there
aren't
any
other
projects.
I'll
also
note
to
the
good
folks
at
park7,
where
I
know
are
here
in
the
seventh
Ward.
A
You've
waited
three
years,
maybe
four
for
tax
credits
and
so
I'm
thrilled
to
see
that
you're
going
to
get
this
project
off
the
ground
and
that
the
state
was
able
to
do
the
right
thing
and
get
this
project
funded
and
we'll
talk
about
that
project
and
the
trust
fund.
Awards
on
the
chairs
motion
to
approve
the
staff
recommendation
on
item
number
13,
all
in
favor
signify
by
saying
aye
aye
any
opposed.
That
item
is
approved.
A
Miss
miss
flack,
you're
gonna
be
doing
the
presentation
on
the
trust
fund
award.
So
we
just
like
to
hear
each
of
the
projects
that
the
staff
is
recommending
funding
and
the
folks
who
are
here
for
those
projects
if
they
would
raise
their
hand.
That
would
be
great,
we'll
also
do
the
same
thing
for
the
projects
that
did
not
get
funded.
We'd.
A
J
You,
madam
chair,
and
glad
to
be
here
to
present
this
year's
round
of
projects
being
recommended
for
the
2017
round
of
the
affordable
housing
trust
fund.
Today,
I'm
presenting
recommendations
for
nine
projects,
totaling
eight
point,
eight
million,
which
leaves
approximately
eighty
four
thousand
for
projects
via
the
pipeline
in
accordance
with
the
priorities
in
the
RFP.
The
recommended
awards
are
as
follows:
one,
the
the
first
project
is
a
supplemental
award
for
150,000
for
Minnehaha
Commons.
This
project
is
43
units
of
supportive
housing
for
seniors
experiencing
homelessness.
J
This
project
first
received
an
award
in
2016
and
it
will
close
next
year
in
2018.
The
second
project
is
a
supplemental
award
for
225,000
for
a
on
Prospect
Park.
This
project
is
a
70
unit,
affordable
and
market
rate
housing
project
for
families.
One
block
from
the
Prospect
Park
light
rail
light
rail
station,
and
this
project
also
includes
seven
units
of
supportive
housing
for
homeless
families
with
dependent
children.
This
project
first
applied
in
2015.
J
They
received
a
pipeline
approval
in
2016
and
it
will
close
in
2018
now
that
we
finished
out
the
tax
credits
on
that
project.
The
third
project
is
an
award
of
three
hundred
fifty
thousand
for
the
preservation
of
many
rivers
apartments.
This
project
is
53
units
of
existing,
affordable
housing,
including
seven
project-based
section
8
units
serving
primarily
Native
Americans.
This
project
is
also
seeking
an
A
if
award
in
the
spring,
and
it
will
be
fully
funded,
then
for
closing
in
2018
we're
also
doing
a
supplemental
award
of
six
hundred
twenty-five
thousand
for
Park
seven.
J
J
The
next
project
is
an
award
of
2,300,000
for
the
preservation
of
olsen
townhomes
redevelopment
phase.
One.
This
project
is
92
replacement
units
for
existing
deteriorating
section,
8
units
serving
families
and
seniors.
The
city
has
been
working
with
several
other
funders
on
this
project
for
over
a
decade
to
preserve
these
units.
So
we're
pleased
to
see
this
one
coming
together,
we're
giving
a
partial
award
of
750,000
for
Penn
Avenue
Union.
This
project
is
64
units
of
mixed
income,
mixed-use
housing
for
families.
This
project
also
includes
nonprofit,
nonprofit
program,
space,
a
restaurant
and
a
police
substation.
J
The
next
project
we're
recommending
a
ward
of
is
1
million,
128
thousand
four
hundred
ninety
four
dollars
for
the
preservation
of
us
urban
easer
Lauren
Park
Apartments.
This
project
is
78
units
of
existing
senior
housing.
Apart
up
senior
apartments
with
support
services,
plus
the
conversion
of
under
logic
utilized
office
space,
they
have
to
add
seven
additional
new
units.
This
is
a
high
priority
project
under
the
senior
housing
policy
in
which
we
have
a
30%
set-aside,
we're
doing
a
supplemental
award
of
350
thousand
for
West
Broadway
curve.
J
West
building
this
project
is
69
units
of
affordable
and
market
rate,
housing
on
city-owned
land
serving
singles
and
families,
demonstrating
for
the
first
time,
the
viability
of
unsubsidized
market
rate
construction
in
North
Minneapolis.
This
project
first
received
an
award
in
2015
and
will
close
in
2018
we're
also
recommending
an
award
of
two
million
nine
hundred
and
fifty
thousand
for
hook-and-ladder.
This
project
is
for
one
hundred
eighteen
units
of
affordable
workforce
housing
for
singles
and
families
in
two
five-story
buildings,
demonstrating
innovative
of
energy
efficiency
and
construction
techniques.
J
The
city
has
been
working
with
the
developer
on
this
project
for
two
years,
and
this
project
is
positioned
to
close
in
2018.
In
total,
these
projects
will
create
or
preserve
655
units
of
which
425
our
new
construction
and
230
our
preservation
there
additional
details
on
online
projects
in
your
report.
Ok.
A
I
A
J
There
are
six
projects
this
year,
they're
not
being
recommended
for
funding
at
this
time
for
a
variety
of
reasons,
including
project
readiness
and
timeliness
as
well
as
financial
feasibility.
These
are
all
good
projects
and
staff
will
continue
working
with
these
developers
to
bring
these
projects
to
fruition.
These
projects
are
Paris
development,
stadium,
lofts
Knick
at
36,
five,
ten
Lake
Street
apartments,
a
on
Westminster
project
and
Midtown
corner.
A
D
Thank
you,
madam
chair.
So
obviously,
there's
been
a
lot
of
discussion
about
the
allocation
of
funding
for
several
different,
affordable
housing
projects,
and
you
know,
as
you
read
through
and
as
we
listen
to
the
projects
were
recommended
they're
all
benevolent
excellent
projects
and
I
really
appreciate
staffs
work
on
them.
I
mean
from
affordable
housing
for
American
Indians
and
their
Community
Development
Corporation
to
rehab
of
section
eight
and
six
hundred
fifty
five
units
in
total
that
are
either
being
rehabbed
or
built
as
affordable.
D
D
It's
the
precedent
that
we've
set,
but
when
you
look
at
the
affordable
housing
crisis
that
we
have
right
now
in
our
city,
when
you
look
at
the
fact
that
we're
losing
four
percent
nine
percent
low
income
tax
credits,
the
tax
credits
that
are
allocated
don't
have
as
much
value
as
they
used
to
I.
Believe
we
used
to
get
what
was
like
a
dollar
and
three
cents
for
per
tax
credit.
Now
we're
getting
something
like
sixty-five
cents
per
tax
credit.
It's
back
up
now,
okay!
D
Well,
regardless
it
fluctuates,
and
we
are
not
getting
the
bang
for
the
buck
on
subsidy
that
we
used
to
get.
Furthermore,
at
least
according
to
Donald
Trump
we're
losing
a
lot
of
our
Community
Development
Block
Grant
funding,
which
was
also
a
significant
source
for
the
affordable
housing,
trust
funds
and
no
matter
how
you
break
it
down.
D
We
need
to
put
our
money
where
our
mouth
is,
with
respect
to
affordable
housing
and
ten
million
dollars
does
not
cut
the
mustard,
it
doesn't
begin
to
cut
the
mustard,
and
so
a
lot
of
discussion
prior
to
the
the
meeting
was
surrounding
the
the
Paris
development,
which
is
an
excellent
development.
I
mean
this
is
a
it's
a
project
in
a
middle
and
upper-income
neighborhood.
It's
serving
foster
kids.
That
really
do
need
the
help,
and
this
is
a
project
that
I
council
chaired
Goodman
and
the
rest
of
my
colleagues
I.
D
Think
up
here
really
want
to
see
you
move
forward.
You
know,
and
I
have
talked
with
several
of
the
developers
and
investors
in
the
project
and
they've,
been
very
clear
that
you
know
they
feel
that
they're
in
some
form
of
catch-22
and
that
you
can't
get
the
four
percent:
nine
percent
low
income
tax
credits
unless
you
have
support
from
the
city.
But
you
can't
get
the
support
from
the
city
unless
you
have
the
four
and
nine
percent
low
income,
tax
credits
and
I
I,
understand
and
appreciate
that
that
predicament.
D
So
we
do
want
to
make
it
very
clear
that
support
is
there.
We
do
want
to
move
forward,
and
so
I
working
with
council
chair
Goodman
here,
I'd
like
to
move
forward
with
an
amendment
to
the
the
trust
fund
to
fund
the
Paris
development
at
19:30,
Hennepin
Avenue
out
of
the
residual
amount
that
is
left
in
the
affordable
housing
trust
fund.
So
there
is
some
money
left,
it's
not
an
exorbitant
amount,
but
it
will
offer.
D
It
will
make
it
very
clear
that
the
city
of
Minneapolis
supports
the
project
that
we
want
him
to
see
it
move
forward,
and
additionally,
I
would
like
to
bolster
the
Affordable
Housing
Trust
Fund.
As
part
of
the
budget
conversation
that
we
will
have
shortly
and
then
that
money
can
be
allocated
to
a
qualified,
a
partner
in
the
first
quarter
of
2018
and
just
to
be
clear,
I
said
qualify
partner
because
I
do
not
want
to
do
an
end
round
and
run
round.
Whatever
the
phrase
is
on
the
process,
we
do
have
a
good
process.
D
I
really
appreciate
staffs
work
on
this
and
I
think
we
we
can
find
a
solution,
ultimately
that
works
for
everybody
and
for
those
that
didn't
get
funded,
either
partially
or
in
their
entirety.
As
you
saw,
the
nine
projects
that
moved
forward
I
think
almost
all
of
them
have
come
forward
in
previous
years
in
some
cases
multiple
previous
years
so
anyway.
So
my
motion
is
to
move
to
amend
the
2017,
affordable
housing,
trust
on
project
recommendations
to
include
funding
of
the
parish
development
in
1930,
Hennepin
Avenue
out
of
the
residual
amount
of
the
affordable
housing,
trust.
F
And
just
for
clarification,
this
is
an
act
of
favoritism.
This
is
the
next
highest
point,
scores
of
those
or
the
highest
point
score
that
did
not
get
funded,
and
so
we
are
still
sticking
to
the
formula
we're
just
adding
above
some
residual
dollars
to
that
formula.
That's
correct,
I
just
wanted
to
clarify
that.
Maybe.
J
It's
roughly
eighty
four
thousand:
we
had
a
budget
of
10
million,
as
you
mentioned
earlier
this
year
we
set
aside
two
million
for
contingency
pool
over
the
summer.
There
were
three
projects
that
were
awarded
through
the
pipeline
process,
so
we
had
roughly
eight
point
nine
million
available
for
this
round
and
we
awarded
roughly
eight
point.
Eight
to
four
million,
so
they'll
be
I,
will
go
back
and
calculate
I.
Think
I
had
eight
point:
nine
one.
J
A
A
Everyone's
good
with
that,
okay
on
then,
the
main
motion
would
be
to
approve
the
staff
recommendation
with
the
amendment
that
the
residual
funding
from
the
trust
fund
would
be
allocated
to
the
Paris
project
in
this
funding
cycle,
which
amounts
to
give
or
take
about
eighty
four
thousand
dollars
and
then,
as
the
staff
suggested,
we'll
be
working
with
all
of
the
projects
to
get
to
close
to
get
to
funding
and
to
get
their
tax
credits.
I
do
want
to
note.
A
Two
of
these
projects
are,
in
my
ward
or
close
to
projects
that
I've
worked
on
the
an
Westminster
project.
Staff
will
remember
when
Westminster
built
their
new
building.
They
eliminated
90
units
of
SRO
housing
in
the
Loring
Park,
neighborhood
and
I've,
been
on
their
case
ever
since
to
replace
those
units
somewhere
downtown.
This
project
am
Westminster,
which
is
at
nine
23rd
Street
south
right
in
the
shadow
of
the
Viking
Stadium
is
their
attempt
to
replace
those
units
that
I've
been
bothering
them
about
for
so
long.
A
This
project
is
not
receiving
funding
in
this
round
and
is
an
important
project
and
I
think
we
need
to
note
that
all
of
these
projects
are
important.
I
want
to
speak
briefly
to
the
Paris
project
as
well.
I
believe
this
project
belongs
in
this
location
and
I've
said
that,
from
the
very
beginning
to
the
developer,
whether
it's
six
storeys
in
one
direction
or
two
in
the
other
four
and
the
other
40
units
and
the
ones
reserved
for
kids
aging
out
of
foster
care.
A
But
our
youth
in
our
community
belong
at
this
location,
not
just
because
of
the
neighborhood,
but
because
of
its
location
and
proximity
to
downtown
I
think
this
is
a
very
good
project.
I
do
think
there
are
some
site
plan
issues
and
you've
worked
to
address
them
and
I.
Think
further
conversations
could
happen
with
neighbors
with
regard
to
how
Colfax
is
treated,
but
that's
down
the
line
as
it
pertains
to
where
site
plan
is.
A
The
staff
are
very
favorable
towards
this
project,
as
you've
heard
them
say
multiple
times,
as
am
I
and
our
other
people
on
the
committee
most
projects.
It
takes
a
little
bit
of
time
for
them
to
get
funded
and
important
ones
like
this,
which
remind
me
a
lot
of
the
youth
link
project
that
took
four
years
to
get
done
and
a
on
to
give
up
tax
credits
in
order
for
it
to
happen.
So
these
two
projects
to
me
really
stand
out.
A
There
are
other
projects
on
the
list
in
other
people's
wards
who
are
sitting
up
here,
who
I'm
sure
they
feel
very
passionately
about
as
well,
and
hopefully
they
too
will
have
success
in
the
next
round.
I'm.
Also,
very
supportive
of
putting
more
money
into
the
trust
fund
through
the
budget
process
always
have
been
and
I
appreciate.
Councilmember
Fry's
leadership
in
that
regard,
so
on
the
motion
to
approve
the
staff
recommendation
with
councilmember
Fry's
amendment,
all
in
favor
signify
by
saying
aye
any
opposed.
That
item
is
approved
and
then
on
your
staff
direction.
Councilmember
FRA
thank.
D
You,
madam
chair
and
I'm
I'm,
looking
to
staff
to
see
whether
this
staff
Direction
is
necessary
or
not.
The
goal
is
to
the
goal
is
to
ultimately
have
options
for
the
2018
budget,
where
we
can
get
an
additional
five
hundred
thousand
in
funding
for
the
affordable
housing
trust
fund,
which
can
be
awarded
in
the
first
quarter
of
2018
to
a
qualified
recipient.
D
K
Think
what
you're
asking
is,
what
I
hear
you
asking
for
is
more
affordable
housing
trust
fund
money
options
for
where
it
should
come
from
yes,
and
if
you're
going
to
give
that
staff
direction,
I
would
respectfully
suggest
that
it
would
not
just
be
directed
to
c-pen
but
to
our
partners
in
finance
to
look
across
other
departments
as
well,
so
we're
obviously
very
supportive
of
the
affordable
housing
trust
fund
and
the
work
you're
hearing
about
here
today.
We
have
a
lot
of
other
great
programs
that
were
not
ready
to
say
those
should
not
be
funded.
D
No,
that
makes
sense
no
I'm,
not
I'm,
not
looking
to
see
that
I
mean
I'm
looking
for
your
consultation
in
it,
but
really
I'm.
Looking
at
finance,
so
I'm
gonna
go
ahead
and
move
the
staff
direction
then,
and
so
as
a
motion
by
Friday.
She
petted
finance,
C,
ped
and
Finance
and
Property
Services
staff
to
provide
options
for
the
2018
budgets.
The
City
Council
budget
subcommittee
no
later
than
December
1st
for
up
to
500,000
in
additional
funding
for
the
affordable
housing
trust
fund,
which
can
then
be
awarded
in
1st
quarter
2018.
D
D
It
is
almost
always
easier
to
get
affordable
housing
project
done
in
areas
that
are
already
low-income,
not
that
you
don't
need
affordable
housing
projects
in
areas
that
are
low-income,
but
I
think
what
we
need
to
be
doing
is
diversifying
our
neighborhoods
in
terms
of
socioeconomic
background,
a
whole
lot
more
than
we
are
presently.
You
know
it
when
you
try
and
put
up
affordable
housing
project
in
North
Minneapolis,
for
instance,
that
the
land
is
generally
cheaper.
You
can
get
the
project
done
easier
and
there's
usually
less
political
pushback,
that's
just
the
reality.
D
You
know
the
real
takes
the
real
guts
to
then
move
things
forward
and
find
ways
to
make
it
work
in
areas
that
are
middle
and
upper
income,
which
is
what
our
city
most
definitely
needs
to
push
back
on
a
hundred
years
worth
of
segregation
that
we've
seen,
and
so
yes,
it
cost
more.
Yes,
it's
more
difficult,
but
it's
absolutely
worth
it
and
I
appreciate
the
work
that
those
others
have
done
am
I
on
the
committee
in
some
of
these
areas
from
a
councilmember
Goodman
to
well
all
right
for
Sami
Quincey.
A
There
any
comments
on
the
staff
direction.
I'll
just
note
that
the
staff
don't
have
to
do
that.
We
can
do
it
to
the
budgets
in
our
hands,
drew
fine
to
something
else.
You
don't
want
to
fund
and
put
it
into
the
trust
fund.
It
could
be
more
than
$500,000.
That's
what
the
City
Council
was
elected
to
do
was
determine
what
the
priorities
are
and
determine
what
we
won't
do,
and
so
we'll
do
something
else,
and
so
I
appreciate
the
assistance
of
staff
and
getting
from
here
to
there.
A
But
I
also
think
it's
incumbent
upon
all
of
us
to
determine
what,
in
the
mayor's
budget
we
won't
fund
and
what
we
will
and
and
we'll
have
those
conversation
and
councilmember
Quincy's
committee
and
determine
if
we
can
be
at
five
or
we
could
be
at
two
million.
I
mean
there's.
What
is
the
list
of
projects
that
were
not
funded
and
full
is
almost
what
eight
million
yep.
B
A
That
number
ring
in
if
we
were
to
fund
all
of
these
projects,
almost
every
one
of
which
is
worthy
I,
only
say
almost
because
I
don't
know
the
specifics
of
all
of
them.
We
need
eight
million
just
to
clear
out
those
on
our
list
yep
and
that's
in
addition
to
the
money
we're
putting
into
naturally
occurring
affordable
housing
efforts,
tenants,
rights
and
tenants
organ
potentially
looking
at
models
to
help
renters
stay
in
their
individual
homes,
perch
help
them
and
others
purchase
buildings
that
they
can
keep
as
affordable.
A
So
I
would
happily
work
with
councilmember
fry
and
the
others
on
this
panel
to
find
money
for
the
trust
fund
in
this
year's
budget
and
we'll
work
with
staff.
But
we
could
also
work
amongst
ourselves
to
determine
what
other
departments
in
the
city,
whether
it
be
the
coordinators
office
or
other
places.
We
can
find
money
in
order
to
put
it
into
the
trust
money.
D
Would
lend
lasting
madam
chair
just
to
be
very
clear
support
of
this
staff?
Direction
does
not
mean
support
of
the
underlying
allocation.
You
know
it.
For
instance,
money
could
come
forward
that
you
would
not
want.
Maybe
you
don't
want
to
move
it
into
the
affordable
housing
trust
fund,
and
you
think
that
it's
better
spent
elsewhere
and
you
can
always
vote
no.
If
and
when
that
time
rises.
I
just
want
to
make
that
clear.
We're
just
supporting
to
look
for
the
money.
Now.
My.