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1.Call to order:The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m.
Official Minutes
Housing Authority meeting
St.Louis Park,Minnesota
February 11,2026
Roll call:
Members present:Catherine Courtney,Thom Miller and Val Upsher
Members absent:Shelby Conway and Jolene Tanner
Staff present:Pat Coleman,Marney Olson,Nicole Randall and Angela Nelson
2.Approval of Minutes -Minutes for the December board meeting were reviewed.
It was moved by Commissioner Courtney,seconded by Commissioner Upsher to approve
the November 2025 minutes as presented.
Motion passed 3-0.
3.Hearings -None
4.Presentation -Vision 4.0
Mr.Coleman,Community Engagement Coordinator,presented an update on the Vision
4.0 process that began in November 2024.In total,over 2,300 residents participated in
the engagement process.The data gathered resulted in five key themes:
•Creating a community where people are and feel safe
•Building and maintaining connected,reliable,and people-first infrastructure
•Leading as responsible stewards of natural and financial environment
•Fostering a vibrant,connected,and inclusive community where everyone belongs
•Ensuring diverse and attainable housing options for all
The next steps include city council using these findings to shape the strategic priorities
for the next 10 years.
5.Unfinished Business -None
6.New Business
a.Approval of SEMAP certification,fiscal year end Dec.31,2025.Ms.Randall presented
the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SE MAP)certification for fiscal year
ending December 31,2025.The Housing Authority scored 100%in all applicable
indicators.Two indicators were not applicable:the Family Self-Sufficiency program
(due to no mandatory slots)and the deconcentration bonus.
It was moved by Commissioner Upsher,seconded by Commissioner Courtney to
approve the SEMAP certification for fiscal year ending December 31,2025.Motion
passed 3-0.
Official Minutes
Housing Authority
February 11,2026
b.Approval of MN Housing Bring It Home signatories,Resolution No.788.Staff
recommended adding authorized signers for the Bring It Home program including the
Housing Authority Board Chair,Executive Director,Housing Manager and Housing
Assistance Administrator.The resolution was presented to the board with some
revisions based on Commissioner Courtney's feedback.
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It was moved by Commissioner Upsher,seconded by Commissioner Courtney to approve
MN Housing Bring It Home signatories,Resolution No.788.
Motion passed 3-0.
c.Approval of US Bank signatories,Resolution No.789.Staff recommended approval of
authorized signatories for the Housing Authority's US Bank accounts including
Executive Director,Housing Manager and Housing Assistance Administrator.
It was moved by Commissioner Upsher and seconded by Commissioner Courtney to
approve US Bank signatories,Resolution No.789.Motion passed 3-0.
d.Approval of Piper Sandler signatories,Resolution No.790.Staff recommended
approval of authorized signatories for the Housing Authority's Piper Sandler account
including Executive Director,Housing Manager and Housing Assistance Administrator.
It was moved by Commissioner Courtney,seconded by Commissioner Upsher,
approving the Piper Sandler signatories,Resolution No.790.Motion passed 3-0.
7.Communications:Commissioner Courtney had a question on the claims report related
to water usage at a public housing scattered site unit.Ms.Olson confirmed that the
Housing Authority monitors water usage in public housing units.
8.Other
9.Adjournment
It was moved by Commissioner Upsher,seconded by Commissioner Courtney,to adjourn
the meeting.Motion passed 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,