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The Housing Authority develops, integrates, and operates housing and housing assistance policies
and programs to ensure the availability of safe, affordable, and desirable housing options that meet the
diverse, lifecycle housing needs of all the residents of St. Louis Park.
AGENDA
Housing Authority, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5 p.m.
Community Room, first floor
1.Roll Call
2.Approval of Minutes for October 2024
3.Hearings:
a.None
4.Presentation
a.None
5.Unfinished Business
a.None
6.New Business
a.Utility Allowance, Resolution No. 766
b.Flat Rent, Resolution No. 767
c.Write‐offs, public housing program, Resolution No. 768
d.Statutory commission scope of work discussion with council
e.Bring it Home State Rental Assistance Program
7.Communications from Executive Director
a.Claims Lists: October
b.Financials:
c.Communications:
8.Other: Next meeting December 11, 2024
9.Adjournment
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MINUTES
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
St Louis Park, MN
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Reynold Burrowes, Commissioner Catherine Courtney,
Commissioner Thom Miller, Commissioner Richard Webb
MEMBER ABSENT: Commissioner Paul Beck
STAFF PRESENT: Marney Olson, Nicole Randall, Angela Nelson
RESIDENT PRESENT: Barb Patterson, 4300 block of Wooddale Ave
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes – Minutes for the August, 2024 board meeting were reviewed. A
motion to approve was made by Commissioner Courtney and seconded by Commissioner
Burrowes. Motion passed 4‐0.
3. Hearings:
a. Housing Authority (HA) Five‐Year Agency Plan and Annual Plan, Resolution No. 761
Public hearing opened: 5:11 p.m. Closed: 5:16 p.m.
Ms. Olson reviewed the updates of the Five‐Year Agency Plan (2025‐2029) and Annual
Plan for public housing. The 2025 Annual Plan is a new requirement because the HA
exceeds the threshold of 550 combined vouchers and public housing units. The only
change is adopting HOTMA provisions from HUD which impacts rent determination.
Sixteen residents attended the resident advisory committee meeting and no comments
were made about the Agency Plan after goals were presented.
Ms. Patterson is with the St. Louis Park community housing team eviction prevention.
She is looking to:
increase the funding available to those facing eviction
Increasing communication with tenants about their rights; similar to the
SPARC communication with landlords
Increasing the funding to Kids in the Park program
Receive funding for copying and mailing costs. The community Housing
team is a voluntary organization.
There was no further public comments.
Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Courtney and seconded by
Commissioner Webb. Motion passed 4‐0.
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b. Housing Authority 2023‐2027 Capital Fund Five Year Action Plan, Resolution No. 762
Public hearing opened: 5:21 p.m. Closed: 5:22 p.m.
Ms. Olson updated the board on the revised Capital Fund Five Year Action Plan. The
rolling plan of projects is basically the same as the previous year’s plan. Funds were
added for a capital needs assessment to plan for the switch to a fixed action plan in the
future.
Commissioner Burrowes asked about the snow tractor expenditure at Hamilton House.
Ms. Olson explained that we currently have an aging snow tractor. Purchase of one is
included in the Plan so funding is available in the future to replace it.
Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Courtney and seconded by Commissioner
Webb. Motion passed 4‐0.
4. Presentation – None.
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
a. Amendments to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP), Resolution No.
763
Ms. Olson reviewed the ACOP and agenda item 6.b, the Administrative Plan.
Extensive changes are due to HUD requirements. For both the ACOP and Administrative
Plan, the main changes are related to Housing Opportunities through Modernization Act
(HOTMA) and are required by HUD. The compliance date for implementation will be
moved back by HUD. The changes identified include the HOTMA changes that will not be
implemented until HUD provides a date. The Housing Authority is still required to adopt
the plans by January 1, 2025.
HA will continue to communicate with tenants as to income calculation changes. Non‐
ACOP related changes almost exclusively reflect the switch to a new software system.
Commissioner Burrowes asked if tenants that have a rep payee (third party payee) have
we had any issues? Ms. Olson said we have not heard of any issues from tenants or their
rep payee.
Motion to approve Resolutions 763 and 764 was made by Commissioner Burrowes and
seconded by Commissioner Courtney. Motion passed 4‐0.
b. Amendments to the Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program,
Resolution No. 764
See discussion and approval in agenda item 6.a.
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c. Approval of Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards, Resolution No. 765
Ms. Randall reviewed the 2025 payment standard changes for the 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5
bedroom units effective January 1, 2025. The increase in FRM this year is 2‐4%. HUD
requires payment standards be set between 90‐110% of the FMR. There is no increase
to the 4 bedroom payment standard.
Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Courtney and seconded by
Commissioner Webb. Motion passed 4‐0.
d. Statutory commission discussion with council
City council is holding a study session on October 28 at 6 p.m. with the statutory
commissions. At least one representative from each statutory commission has been
requested, preferably the chair, if available. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Commissioner Miller confirmed that he will attend.
Ms. Olson stated the two discussion points with council are:
1. What has each commission been working on in 2024? What has been completed
and what is yet to come?
2. How can city council support boards and commissions in the future?
Ms. Olson looked at past agendas for 2024 to create the list of accomplishments for
2024. For the rest of the year, the HA will meet in November for flat rent, utility
allowances and a primer on new state rental assistance program, called “Bring it Home”.
In December the HA will meet for a deeper discussion regarding the design of the Bring
it Home program. It is different from the voucher program in that it is a state funded
program and only portable within St. Louis Park. It is estimated that St. Louis Park will
receive 40‐60 vouchers based on the number of residents and the ratio of the number of
residents to number of vouchers.
Ms. Randall explained that the State of MN permits the following options to design this
new program:
1. Adopt your HCV program
2. Adopt the HCV program with some modifications
3. Create a whole new program (we could mirror Kids in the Park Program)
Responding to the commissioners’ question about the format of the meeting and how it
went for the advisory commissions, Ms. Olson stated that it is a round table discussion;
not PowerPoint. She understood that at the advisory commissions responded to how
council can support the boards saying: (1) more interaction with council and (2) more
guidance (because they do not have the statutory requirements that this board has).
Responding to Commission Burrowes, Ms. Olson said the meeting will not be live‐
streamed. Study sessions are no longer live streamed.
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In response to how council can support, Commissioner Courtney stated that she does
not feel the need for additional guidance because the HA has state statute that guides it,
and council provides guidance on specific programs. She would prefer more interaction
from council not necessarily with the council. She would like council members to come
to HA meetings so they have a better understanding of the HA’s statutory authority and
limitations that are unique compared to other boards.
Commission Courtney asked how the round table discussion of the statutory boards will
run. Ms. Olson said it will be facilitated by the Community Engagement and
Administration group. It will be the two questions, but she is not sure the order.
Commissioner Miller stated he will qualify any answers that will be his point of view and
not the HA. In general, he believes council does not take advantage of the commissions.
He would like to see council ask the HA to discuss housing topics and make a
recommendation or suggestion like the planning commission. For example, he pointed
out that agenda items do not go to city council until the item has been through the
planning commission.
Ms. Olson noted that the HA is doing the oversight of the programs due to statute. The
advisory commissions do not have such guidelines. Commissioner Miller provided the
example of the 30‐day tenant eviction notice. He thought it would be helpful if council
had asked the HA for guidance/recommendation.
Commission Courtney stated that the HA is a statutory entity ‐ its own separate
governmental entity with a list of powers in state statute. The HA is not, under state
statute, an advisory board to a different governmental entity (like the city). She would
want to be careful about making recommendations because it must fall under the HA’s
powers under state statute. The council needs to understand HA’s statutory role.
Commissioner Miller noted the Environmental & Sustainability Commission put together
a set of recommendations to council that were adopted. He stated that what he
envisions is more on the advisory commission side and maybe there could be a separate
housing advisory commission.
Commissioners prefer more information regarding the format before the meeting.
7. Communications
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Webb moved to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Burrowes seconded;
the motion passed 4‐0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Reynold Burrowes, Secretary
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Agenda Item# 6a
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Meeting Date: November 13, 2024
TITLE: Approval of Utility Allowances for Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing,
Resolution No. 766
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 766, Housing
Choice Voucher and Public Housing utility allowances effective January 1, 2025.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: In accordance with HUD regulations, Housing Choice Voucher and
Public Housing program utility allowances must be analyzed on an annual basis. Tenant paid
utilities are considered part of a participant’s shelter cost. In public housing utility allowances
are subtracted from 30% of each tenant’s income to determine the amount a tenant household
pays for rent. In the Housing Choice Voucher program, the utility allowance is part of the
formula used to determine household rent portion and is also considered in determining
affordability/eligibility for lease up in a new unit.
SUMMARY: Since 2017 the St. Louis Park Housing Authority has adopted the Metro HRA new
utility allowance schedule for both the Housing Choice Voucher program and Public Housing
scattered sites. Hamilton House residents do not pay utilities. The utility allowance is also
utilized in determining rent affordability for the city housing programs with restricted rents.
2025 PROPOSED UTILITY ALLOWANCES:
Federal regulations require a utility allowance schedule revision if there has been a change, up
or down, of 10 percent or more in any utility rate since the last revision of the schedule. The
last approved allowance schedule was in November 2023 with an effective date of January 1,
2024. Metro HRA staff completed an annual review of current utility rates for natural gas,
electric, propane, fuel oil, water, sewer, and trash collection along with average prices for
appliances sometimes provided by tenants as required by lease. Hamilton House residents do
not pay utilities and scattered site residents do not pay for water, sewer or trash, but HCV
participants may if required in their lease. St. Louis Park does not have any properties serviced
by propone or oil heating and rural water does not apply to the HA’s jurisdiction, those utilities
are not included.
The Met Council’s analysis found that natural gas prices have fallen while electric rates have
risen. The proposed changes for 2025 reflect the changes in pricing for natural gas and
electricity.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 766 which adopts the Housing Choice Voucher
and Public Housing program utility allowances with changes to natural gas and electric effective
January 1, 2025.
Supporting Documents: Resolution
Draft Metro HRA Regional Utility Allowance
Prepared by: Nicole Randall, housing assistance administrator
Reviewed by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
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RESOLUTION NO. 766
Amending the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing utility allowance schedule
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that the
Housing Authority establish and maintain a utility allowance schedule, and
WHEREAS, the Utility Allowance is a credit for tenant‐paid utilities and is used to
determine the family share of the total housing costs, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council (Metro HRA) provided the updated utility
allowance schedule and the changes apply to gas and electric.
WHEREAS, the Authority supports the methodology used by Metro HRA to determine
the utility allowance schedule,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing
Scattered Site Utility Allowance Schedule be adopted effective January 1, 2025 pursuant to the
chart outlined below.
UNIT SIZE AND TYPE
Effective 1/1/2025 0 1 2 3 4 5
A TH SF A TH SF A TH SF A TH SF A TH SF A TH SF
Heating
Natural Gas 32 39 42 36 43 48 41 55 58 46 67 71 51 80 84 55 92 97
Electric 36 52 86 42 61 101 58 80 119 73 99 136 89 119 154 105 138 172
Cooking
Natural Gas 4 4 5 6 7 8
Electric 7 9 13 16 20 24
Water Heating
Natural Gas 7 8 12 15 18 22
Electric 25 29 37 45 53 61
Other Electric 35 43 47 45 56 61 58 72 80 71 89 98 84 105 116 97 122 135
Water 10 14 19 23 29 33
Sewer 17 24 31 38 48 55
Trash 32 32 34 36 36 36
Tenant owned
Range
4 4 4 4 4 4
Tenant owned
Refrigerator
4 4 4 4 4 4
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Adopted by the Authority November 13, 2024
_____________________________
Thom Miller, Chair
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Reynold Burrowes, Secretary
Attest:
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Karen Barton, Executive Director
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2024 Regional Utility Allowance
Background
In accordance with program regulations CFR 24 Section 982.517, Housing Authorities must
establish utility allowance schedules for tenant furnished utilities and services. HUD requires that
Housing Authorities create utility allowance schedules based “on the typical cost of utilities and services
paid by energy‐conservative households that occupy housing of similar size and type in the same
locality. In developing the schedule, the HA must use normal patterns of consumption for the
community as a whole and current utility rates”.i A PHA must review its utility allowance schedule
annually, and must revise its allowances for a utility when there has been a change of 10 percent or
more in the utility rate since the last revision of the schedule.
In 2016, Metro HRA updated both the consumption amounts and utility pricing data. All of the
utility allowance amounts were updated in 2016, regardless of the amount of change. Since then, new
rates have been obtained annaully and compared to the rates for 2016. Utility amounts that had
cumulatively increased by more than 10% from the previous update were revised, in accordance with
HUD regulations. Those that had a cumulative increase of less than 10% were not changed. The
consumption data was taken from HUD’s Utility Schedule Model (HUSM) in 2016. As no major changes
have been made to the HUSM since then, no changes to the consumption data have been made.
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2024 Utility Allowance Amounts
2024 Utility Allowance
UNIT SIZE AND TYPE
0 1 2 3 4 5
APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF
Heating
Natural Gas 32 39 42 36 43 48 41 55 58 46 67 71 51 80 84 55 92 97
Electric 36 52 86 42 61 101 58 80 119 73 99 136 89 119 154 105 138 172
Bottle Gas 60 75 86 71 89 101 83 103 119 95 118 136 108 133 154 120 148 172
Oil 97 122 139 115 144 164 135 168 192 155 192 221 175 216 250 195 240 279
Cooking
Natural Gas 4 4 5 6 7 8
Electric 7 9 13 16 20 24
Bottle Gas 6 7 10 13 15 18
Oil NA NA NA NA NA NA
Water Heating
Natural Gas 7 8 12 15 18 22
Electric 25 29 37 45 53 61
Bottle Gas 14 17 24 32 40 47
Oil 23 28 40 52 64 76
Other Electric 35 43 47 45 56 61 58 72 80 71 89 98 84 105 116 97 122 135
Water 10 14 19 23 29 33
Water‐Selected
Rural Communities 19 27 35 43 55 62
Sewer 17 24 31 38 48 55
Sewer‐Selected
Rural Communities 28 40 51 62 79 91
Trash 32 32 34 36 36 36
Range 4 4 4 4 4 4
Refrigerator 4 4 4 4 4 4
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2024 Utility Allowance-change from 2023
2024 Utility Allowance
UNIT SIZE AND TYPE
0 1 2 3 4 5
APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF APT TH SF
Heating
Natural Gas ‐9 ‐11 ‐12 ‐10 ‐13 ‐14 ‐12 ‐16 ‐17 ‐13 ‐21 ‐22 ‐15 ‐25 ‐26 ‐19 ‐35 ‐36
Electric +5 +8 +13 +6 +9 +15 +9 +12 +18 +10 +14 +20 +13 +18 +23 +16 +21 +26
Bottle Gas ‐17 ‐22 ‐24 ‐20 ‐25 ‐28 ‐23 ‐30 ‐33 27 ‐34 ‐39 ‐30 ‐37 ‐44 ‐34 ‐41 ‐56
Oil ‐19 ‐24 ‐27 ‐22 ‐28 ‐31 ‐26 ‐32 ‐38 ‐30 ‐37 ‐43 ‐35 ‐42 ‐49 ‐38 ‐46 ‐54
Cooking
Natural Gas ‐1 ‐1 ‐2 ‐2 ‐3 ‐4
Electric 1 2 2 2 3 4
Bottle Gas ‐1 ‐1 ‐2 ‐3 ‐5 ‐6
Oil NA NA NA NA NA NA
Water Heating
Natural Gas ‐3 ‐3 ‐4 ‐6 ‐7 ‐8
Electric 4 4 5 6 8 9
Bottle Gas ‐4 ‐5 ‐7 ‐9 ‐11 ‐13
Oil ‐5 ‐5 ‐8 ‐10 ‐13 ‐15
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Electric +1 +2 +3 0 +1 +1 +2 +3 +4 +4 +6 +6 +6 +7 +9 +8 +10 +12
Water 0 0 0 0 0 0
Water‐Selected
Rural Communities 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sewer +2 +2 +3 +4 +5 +5
Sewer‐Selected
Rural Communities 0 0 0 0 0 0
Trash 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range 0 0 0 0 0 0
Refrigerator 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Utility Rate Changes
Utility Rate Last
Updated
Rate Used
when Last
Updated
2023 Rate
Percentage
Change since
last update
Update
Required
Natural Gas (cost per
therm) 2022 $1.050 $0.773 ‐26.38% YES
Electricity (Annual average
cost per KwH) 2022 $0.143 $0.165 17.28% YES
Bottle Gas (cost per lb) 2022 $2.39 $1.87 ‐21.76% YES
Oil (cost per gallon) 2023 $4.55 $3.810 ‐16.26% YES
Water (average household
cost) 2019 $20.54 $22.58 9.93% No
Sewer (average household
cost) 2022 $30.94 $34.24 10.67% YES
Rural Water (average
household cost) 2020 $38.96 $42.53 9.16% No
Rural Sewer (average
household cost) 2022 $56.60 $58.55 3.45% No
Trash (35 gal) 2022 $31.49 $31.49 0.00% No
Trash (64 gal) 2022 $34.47 $35.64 3.39% No
Trash (96 gal) 2022 $36.15 $38.48 6.45% No
Refrigerator (total cost) 2016 $500.00 $550.00 10.00% YES
Range (total cost) 2016 $500.00 $550.00 10.00% YES
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Discussion
The rates for natural gas, electricity, bottle gas, and heating oil have all changed substantially from last
year. It is common for bottle gas and heating oil pricing to have significant fluctuations, but natural gas
and electricity pricing is more stable due to the regulation of public utility companies.
Natural Gas
The price per therm fell by 26% from the rate used in the last update (2022). The cost of natural gas
makes up most of the total price per therm, with other fees accounting for the rest. Natural gas prices
fell by 48% between the 2022 and 2024 utility allowances.
The US Energy Information Administration tracks the bulk cost of natural gas, which directly impacts the
cost of gas that public utilities charge. Natural gas prices spiked in 2021 and 2022 before falling in the
summer of 2023ii.
Electricity
Over two thirds of the electricity charge per KwH is from the base energy charge. Adjustments and fees
make up about 5% of the rate, with the rest being a fuel cost charge. Although the fuel cost charge
went down by 8% between 2022 and 2024, the energy charge went up nearly 30% (27% summer and
29% winter).
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Detailed Rate Documentation
Detailed consumption data can be found in the 2016 Utility allowance schedule and in the 2024 UA
calculations spreadsheet. All of the consumption data was updated in 2016, and there have been no
changes to consumption data since then.
Natural Gas
Last Updated 2022
% Change 2022‐2024: ‐26.38% Update Required
Natural Gas Pricing 2024
Cost per Therm
Xcel Energy CenterPoint Energy
Distribution/Delivery 0.274927 0.28093
Cost of Gas 0.348900 0.4208
Gas Affordability 0.004450
Conservation/Resource
Adjustment
0.064495 0.0413
2021 Weather Event 0.04219 0.068815
Total 0.7350 0.811875
Average cost per Therm: 0.773
Natural Gas Pricing 2022
Cost per Therm
Xcel Energy CenterPoint Energy
Distribution/Delivery 0.175996 0.24452
Cost of Gas 0.6886 0.7949
Gas Affordability 0.004450
Conservation/Resource
Adjustment
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.0326
2021 Weather Event .04716 .08068
Total 0.9481 1.1527
Average cost per Therm: 1.050
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Electricity
Last Updated 2022
% Change 2022‐2024 17.28% Update Required
Electricity pricing 2024
Cost per KwH (Usage cost) 2024 Rate
Energy Charge summer
(June‐Sept 4 month) $0.13069
Energy Charge winter
(winter 8 month) $0.11364
Fuel Cost Charge $0.03653
Resource Adjustment $0.009342
Summer Rate: $0.17656
Winter Rate: $0.15951
Average Rate (Summer and Winter): $0.16519
Electricity pricing 2022
Cost per KwH (Usage cost) 2022 Rate
Energy Charge summer
(June‐Sept 4 month) $0.10301
Energy Charge winter
(winter 8 month) $0.08803
Fuel Cost Charge $0.03979
Resource Adjustment $0.008037
Summer Rate: $0.151
Winter Rate: $0.136
Average Rate (Summer and Winter): $.143
Heating Oil
Last Updated 2023
% Change 2023‐2024: ‐16.26% Update Required
2024 Average Oil cost per Gal =$3.81
2023 Average Oil cost per Gal =$4.55
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Propane
Last updated 2022
% Change 2022‐2024: ‐21.76% Update Required
2024 Average Propane cost per Gal =$1.87
2022 Average Propane cost per Gal =$2.39
Water
Last updated 2019 (rural water updated 2020)
% Change Water 2019‐2024: 9.93%‐ No Update Required
% Change Rural Water 2020‐2024: 9.16%‐ No Update Required
Average household water and sewer usage = 175 gallons per day
Water pricing 2024
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
St Paul 0.004065 $21.64 $8.75 $30.39
Oakdale 0.00223 $11.87 $4.52 $16.39
Hopkins 0.00397 $21.13 $3.87 $25.00
Burnsville 0.00246 $13.09 $9.82 $22.91
Eden Prairie 0.00262 $13.95 $7.73 $21.68
Prior Lake 0.00364 $19.38 $6.67 $26.04
Plymouth 0.00193 $10.27 $5.36 $15.63
Average $22.58
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Water pricing‐Selected rural communities 2024
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
Jordan 0.00615 $32.74 $11.25 $43.99
Belle Plaine 0.0046 $24.49 $12.23 $36.72
Elko New Market 0.00295 $15.70 $35.02 $50.72
New Prague 0.00472 $25.12 $16.10 $41.22
Norwood Young
America 0.00345 $18.36 $16.00
$34.36
Watertown 0.00211 $11.23 $19.72 $30.95
Cologne 0.00732 $38.96 $14.00 $52.96
Rockford 0.00545 $29.01 $8.00 $37.01
Forest Lake 0.00784 $41.73 $13.07 $54.80
Average $42.53
Water pricing 2019
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
St Paul 0.00291 $15.49 $7.50 $22.99
Oakdale 0.00197 $10.49 $4.00 $14.49
Hopkins 0.00278 $14.80 $2.72 $17.52
Burnsville 0.00316 $16.82 $2.00 $18.82
Eden Prairie 0.00225 $11.98 $18.00 $29.98
Prior Lake 0.00481 $25.60 $1.66 $27.26
Plymouth 0.00157 $8.36 $4.35 $12.71
Average $20.54
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Water pricing‐Selected rural communities 2020
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
Jordan 0.00603 $32.10 $11.03 $43.13
Belle Plaine 0.00394 $20.97 $10.36 $31.33
Elko New Market 0.00362 $19.27 $38.64 $57.91
New Prague 0.00413 $21.98 $14.63 $36.61
Norwood Young
America 0.00345 $18.36 $16.00 $34.36
Watertown 0.00201 $10.70 $18.77 $29.47
Cologne 0.006 $31.94 $12.00 $43.94
Rockford 0.00494 $26.30 $4.95 $31.25
Forest Lake 0.0061 $32.47 $10.17 $42.64
Jordan 0.00603 $32.10 $11.03 $43.13
Average $38.96
Sewer
Last updated 2022 (rural sewer last updated 2022)
% Change Sewer 2022‐2024: 10.67% Update Required
% Change Rural Sewer 2022‐2024: 3.45% No Update Required
Average household water and sewer usage = 175 gallons per day
Sewer pricing 2024
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
St Paul 0.00513 $27.31 $3.00 $30.31
Oakdale 0.00426 $22.68 $7.87 $30.55
Hopkins 0.00796 $42.37 $0.00 $42.37
Burnsville 0.00457 $24.33 $7.05 $31.38
Eden Prairie 0.00399 $21.24 $7.73 $28.97
Prior Lake 0.00613 $32.63 $6.67 $39.30
Plymouth 0.00524 $27.89 $8.93 $36.82
Average $34.24
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Sewer pricing‐Selected rural communities 2024
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
Jordan 0.00715 $38.06 $14.73 $52.79
Belle Plaine 0.00838 $44.61 $18.65 $63.26
Elko New Market 0.00487 $25.92 $30.09 $56.01
New Prague 0.01642 $87.40 $11.11 $98.51
Norwood‐YA 0.00716 $38.11 $9.00 $47.11
Watertown 0.00322 $17.14 $23.36 $40.50
Cologne 0.00720 $38.33 $0.00 $38.33
Rockford 0.00735 $39.12 $8.00 $47.12
Forest Lake 0.01565 $83.30 $0.00 $83.30
Average $58.55
Sewer pricing 2022
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
St Paul 0.00480 $25.55 $3.00 $28.55
Oakdale 0.00388 $20.65 $7.18 $27.83
Hopkins 0.00708 $37.69 $0.00 $37.69
Burnsville 0.00405 $21.56 $6.25 $27.81
Eden Prairie 0.00376 $20.01 $21.73 $41.74
Prior Lake 0.00255 $13.57 $6.28 $19.85
Plymouth 0.00471 $25.07 $8.02 $33.09
Average $30.94
Sewer pricing‐Selected rural communities 2022
City Price per
Gallon
Variable cost for
Average Household Fixed Cost Total cost for Average
Household
Jordan 0.00715 $38.06 $14.73 $52.79
Belle Plaine 0.00829 $44.13 $17.41 $61.54
Elko New Market 0.00473 $25.18 $29.21 $54.39
New Prague 0.01555 $82.77 $10.52 $93.29
Norwood‐YA 0.00716 $38.11 $9.00 $47.11
Watertown 0.00297 $15.81 $21.53 $37.34
Cologne 0.00600 $31.94 $13.30 $45.24
Rockford 0.00685 $36.46 $4.95 $41.41
Forest Lake 0.01433 $76.28 $0.00 $76.28
Average $56.60
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Trash
Last updated 2022
% Change 2022‐2024 0‐6.45% No Update Required
Trash pricing 2024
32‐35 Gallon 64 Gallon 96 Gallon
Waste Management (Price depends on location, 2 zip codes used)
Zip code 55378 $25.32 $25.32 $26.58
Zip Code 55448 $33.56 $33.56 $34.82
Republic (Price depends on location, 2 zip codes used)
Zip code 55378 $54.40 $54.40 $54.40
Zip Code 55448 $25.54 $25.54 $25.54
Saint Paul $25.07 $37.52 $44.77
Average $31.49 $35.64 $38.48
Trash pricing 2022
32‐35 Gallon 64 Gallon 96 Gallon
Waste Management (Price depends on location, 2 zip codes used)
Zip code 55378 $24.90 $24.90 $26.53
Zip Code 55448 $36.52 $36.52 $38.15
Republic (Price depends on location, 2 zip codes used)
Zip code 55378 $39.87 $39.87 $39.87
Zip Code 55448 $41.12 $41.12 $41.12
Saint Paul $23.27 $32.19 $35.60
Average $31.49 $34.47 $36.15
0‐1 bedroom units were given 32‐35 gallon average, 2 bedrooms were given the 64 gallon average, and
3+ bedrooms were given the 96 gallon average. Not all companies offer all sizes, in these cases the
closest size was used to determine the cost.
Range and Refrigerator (tenant supplied)
Range pricing 2024
Cost $550 x sales tax (6.875%)=$588
Lifespan 144 months (12 years)
$588/144=$4.08
Refrigerator pricing 2024
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Cost $550 x sales tax (6.875%)=$588
Lifespan 144 months (12 years)
$588/144=$4.08
i http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=19671_52667.pdf
ii https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/hist/rngwhhdM.htm
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Agenda Item #6b
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Meeting Date: November 13, 2024
TITLE: Revisions to the Public Housing calculation of flat rent Resolution No. 767
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Housing Authority Board approve Resolution
No. 767, revisions to the flat rent calculations effective January 1, 2025.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: Does the Housing Authority Board agree with the proposed
amendment to the flat rent calculation?
SUMMARY: The St. Louis Park Housing Authority is required to establish flat rents for public
housing units. Flat rents are designed to encourage self-sufficiency and to avoid creating
disincentives for continued residency by families who are attempting to become economically
self-sufficient.
Flat rents cannot be set less than 80% of the FMR and should reflect the current market. To
account for HUD’s requirement that utility allowances be factored into the flat rent calculation
the HA board approved a two-year phase in of increased flat rents for 2019 and 2020:
• 2019: one bedroom calculation at 80% FMR and for three, four and five at 95% FMR
minus the applicable utility allowance.
• 2020 and beyond: one bedroom flat rent at 85% FMR and the three, four and five
bedroom units to 100% FMR minus the applicable utility allowance.
• Two bedroom flat rent calculations remained at the market rate rent charged by Project
for Pride in Living for two-bedroom units since all of the public housing two bedroom
units are located at Louisiana Court.
The Fair Market Rents for 2024 increased significantly and the increases seemed excessive for
public housing unit rents. Staff reviewed multiple options for modifying the flat rents for 2024
and the board approved setting the calculation for flat rents at 80% FMR for one-bedroom
units, 95% FMR minus the applicable utility allowances for three, four and five bedroom units,
and setting the two-bedroom flat rent at the market rate rent charged by Project for Pride in
Living for two-bedroom units at Louisiana Court, but not lower than 80% of the FMR.
Hamilton House now has two two-bedroom public housing units; however, using the Louisiana
Court market rate rent still makes sense for calculating flat rent since 12 of the 14 two-
bedroom units are at Louisiana Court.
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Staff recommend continuing the flat rent calculations set in 2024; however, an updated
resolution is required because the 2024 resolution did not specify that the two-bedroom flat
rents could not be set below 80% of the FMR.
The resolution approves the calculation, not the flat rent amounts, so flat rents will not need to
be brought back to the board annually unless changes to the flat rent calculations are
proposed.
Flat Rents – Effective 01/01/2025
1BR 2 BR 3BR 4BR 5BR
HUD 2025 Fair
Market Rents
$1,381 $1,685 $2244 $2513 $2,890
2024 flat rents $1,061 $1,300 $1,864 $2,102 $2,414
2025 flat rent $1,105 $1,350 $1,942* $2,162 $2,484
Change from 2024 +$44 +$50 +$78 +$60 +$70
*Brownlow flat rent is $1932 due to a $10 higher utility allowance for electric cooking
Tenants can elect flat rent or income-based rent at their annual reexamination each year, so
public housing tenants never have to pay more than 30% of their income in rent. If a tenant
selects flat rent and their income changes during the year they can elect to change to income-
based rent; however, tenants cannot select flat rent at an interim reexamination.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Oi Mattison, public housing manager
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Resolution No. 767
Revisions to the Public Housing Flat Rent Calculations
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of St. Louis Park is required to set Flat Rent
calculations for the public housing program no lower than eighty percent of Fair Market Rents;
and
WHEREAS, the public housing Flat Rents will be set equal to 80 percent of HUD’s Fair
Market Rents (FMR) for one-bedroom public housing units, 95 percent of FMR for three, four and
five-bedroom public housing units less applicable utility allowances, and an amount equal to the
market rent charged by Project for Pride in Living at Louisiana Court, but not less than 80 percent
of the FMR, for all two-bedroom public housing units;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing
Authority that the Public Housing flat rent calculations be adopted effective January 1, 2025.
Adopted by the Authority November 13, 2024
_____________________________
Thom Miller, Chair
______________________________
Reynold Burrowes, Secretary
Attest:
_______________________________
Karen Barton, Executive Director
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Agenda Item:6c
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Date of Meeting: November 13, 2024
TITLE: Public Housing program collection loss write‐off, Resolution No. 768
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the board adopt Resolution No. 768
designating a total of $15,857.66 in collection losses for the public housing program
consisting of cleaning, repairs and materials for moveouts as well as unreported income.
SUMMARY: The operating budget for the public housing program includes a line item to
cover collection losses consisting of unpaid rent from unreported income, cleaning charges,
material charges, repairs, and other charges the HA has incurred from former program
participants. Writing off an item as a collection loss does not prevent the HA from making
every effort to collect balances due. For accounting purposes, defining collection losses
removes the items from the financial accounts, makes it clearer for the annual audit, and
reduces outstanding amounts that must be reported to HUD as tenant accounts receivable.
As part of the software transition staff identified several debts going back as far as 2019 still
listed as tenant accounts receivable without a corresponding HA Board resolution to write‐
off the amounts. Staff recommend the write‐off of the following debts:
Unit Vacate date Balance
6000 Minnetonka Blvd 3/1/2024 $6480.50
3325 Brownlow 4/6/2022 $228
4316 Mackey 6/2/2022 $1,940
2400 Nevada #111 3/31/2020 $360
2400 Nevada #132 9/30/2020 $225
2400 Nevada #202 4/8/2024 $653
2400 Nevada #204 5/31/2024 $1767
2400 Nevada #205 12/27/2023 $253
2400 Nevada #206 5/13/2024 $113
2400 Nevada #230 3/31/2024 $716.29
2400 Nevada #232 10/7/2020 $21.87
2400 Nevada #315 3/12/2024 $132
2400 Nevada #322 9/30/2020 $258
2400 Nevada #408 1/3/2019 $437
2400 Nevada #415 11/28/2023 $590
2400 Nevada #419 12/31/2023 $1181
2400 Nevada #424 6/30/2022 $502
TOTAL $15,857.66
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
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Resolution No. 768
Designating damages, unpaid rents and other charges as Public Housing collection losses
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority sustained unpaid public housing tenant charges
through July 31, 2024 resulting from unpaid rents, unreported income, cleaning charges,
repairs and material charges, and other charges for which it has not been compensated, and
WHEREAS, security deposits applied did not cover all the unpaid tenant charges, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with regulations, it is appropriate to identify such losses as
collection losses for proper accounting purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority is unable to collect the following losses:
Unit Vacate date Balance
6000 Minnetonka Blvd 3/1/2024 $6480.50
3325 Brownlow 4/6/2022 $228
4316 Mackey 6/2/2022 $1,940
2400 Nevada #111 3/31/2020 $360
2400 Nevada #132 9/30/2020 $225
2400 Nevada #202 4/8/2024 $653
2400 Nevada #204 5/31/2024 $1767
2400 Nevada #205 12/27/2023 $253
2400 Nevada #206 5/13/2024 $113
2400 Nevada #230 3/31/2024 $716.29
2400 Nevada #232 10/7/2020 $21.87
2400 Nevada #315 3/12/2024 $132
2400 Nevada #322 9/30/2020 $258
2400 Nevada #408 1/3/2019 $437
2400 Nevada #415 11/28/2023 $590
2400 Nevada #419 12/31/2023 $1181
2400 Nevada #424 6/30/2022 $502
TOTAL $15,857.66
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $15,857.66 for the public housing program
be declared collection losses.
Adopted by the authority November 13, 2024
__________________________
Thom Miller, chair
ATTEST __________________________
Reynold Burrowes, secretary
Karen Barton, executive director
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Agenda Item #6d
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Meeting Date: November 13, 2024
TITLE: Statutory board and commission scope of work discussion with the St. Louis Park City Council
RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item is for discussion purposes.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the board wish to consider changes to the scope and purpose of the
Housing Authority?
SUMMARY: During a May 20, 2024 special study session, the city council expressed a desire to further
discuss the purpose of the statutory boards. City staff prepared a special study session report October
21, 2024, attached for your review.
In preparation for the October 28, 2024 city council study session, the HA board discussed the following
questions at their October HA board meeting :
What has each commission been working on in 2024?
How can the council support boards and commissions in the future?
The HA board chair presented responses to both questions at the October 28 council study session.
During the meeting, the council inquired about expanding the scope of the HA board and if the board
had additional capacity. Pat Coleman, community engagement coordinator, noted that discussing the
scope of work would be at a later date, tentatively scheduled for January 2025. The draft council study
session minutes are attached for your review.
In preparation for the council’s discussion on scope of work for statutory boards, Pat Coleman,
community engagement coordinator, will facilitate a discussion with board members around scope of
the HA board, specifically:
Do HA board members feel they have capacity to expand the role of the HA board?
Is there interest in expanding the scope of work of the HA board? Any changes would be in
addition to the work that is statutorily required of the HA board.
Changes to the HA board’s scope of work would require council approval and would need to comply with
state statute and city code.
Attachments: October 21, 2024 city council staff report
Draft October 28, 2024 study session minutes
Prepared by: Marney Olson, Housing Supervisor
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 21, 2024
Written report: 4
Executive summary
Title: Authority to change the scope and purpose of the statutory bodies
Recommended action: None. This item is being provided in response to council’s request for
information.
Policy consideration: None at this time. This item is being provided for informational purposes
only.
Summary: During a May 20, 2024, special study session, the city council expressed a desire to
further discuss the purpose of the statutory boards. In response, staff compiled information in
this report that provides the purpose for each of the statutory boards and commissions and the
source of where each body derives their authority. To the extent council has the authority to do
so, this report includes the process council would have to follow to make any changes to the
purpose or scope of work of any of these boards.
A separate study session discussion will be scheduled for January 2025. At that time, the council
will be asked to provide direction to staff on this topic.
Financial or budget considerations: There are no financial or budget considerations for this
item.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
• Chapter 2 of St. Louis Park City Code
• Housing Authority state statute: Minnesota statutes 469.001 to 469.047
o Resolutions No. 88-134 and 89-29
o Ordinance No. 1763-88
• Chapter 462 of Minnesota state statute: Planning Commission
• Chapter 420, of Minnesota state statute: fire civil service
Prepared by: Pat Coleman, community engagement coordinator
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Title: Authority to change the scope and purpose of the statutory bodies
Discussion
Background:
The council has been discussing ways to improve and increase the effectiveness of its boards
and commissions since 2022. During a special study session on May 20, 2024, it was noted
that one of the statutory boards, the Housing Authority, had concerns about their utilization as
a body. Council directed staff to come back with information about the purpose and scope of
work for each statutory board along with whether there were opportunities for council to
update their scope.
St. Louis Park has established statutory boards and commissions through a mix of state statutes
and local ordinances; this impacts the scope and authority of each board. Minnesota statutes
and city code outline the powers and responsibilities of these boar ds, which include the
Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Housing Authority. Technically, the Fire
Civil Service Commission is not a board that reports to council; however, they have been
included in this report because council makes appointments to their body. The council’s
authority to change the full purpose and scope of work for the se four boards and commissions
is limited.
The League of Minnesota Cities: Handbook for Minnesota Cities offers general guidance to
councils contemplating making changes to a board or commission’s purpose, scope of work,
etc. It provides a high-level outline of the opportunities and limitations for the council to
consider. Specific details regarding the St. Louis Park’s statutory boards and commissions are
listed below in present considerations.
Here are the general opportunities and limitations provided by the League of Minnesota Cities:
Opportunities:
• Ordinances and resolutions:
• Ordinances: These are laws passed by the city council that can establish, modify or
repeal the powers and responsibilities of a board or commission. The process
typically involves drafting the ordinance, holding a public hearing (note: St. Louis
Park’s boards and commissions do not require a public hearing to be held unless
explicitly required in a statute of the governing body), and then voting on it.
Ordinances are often used for more permanent or significant changes.
• Resolutions: These are formal statements of a decision or expression of opinion by
the city council. Resolutions can be used to direct the actions of statutory boards or
to set policies. They are generally easier to pass than ordinances and can be used for
more temporary or specific issues.
• State legislation: Since the city’s authority to have statutory boards and the bodies’ specific
authority is often derived from state law, changes to their powers and purposes might
require action by the Minnesota State Legislature. The city council can lobby state
legislators to propose and pass the necessary changes. This process involves drafting a bill,
finding legislative sponsors and navigating the legislative process at the state level.
• Administrative actions: The city council can issue new guidelines or policies that affect how
statutory boards operate within the framework of existing laws. This might include setting
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Title: Authority to change the scope and purpose of the statutory bodies
Administrative actions are typically more flexible and can be implemented more quickly
than legislative changes.
• Public engagement: Engaging with the community through public consultations and
hearings is crucial for ensuring that changes reflect the needs and desires of residents. This
process can involve holding public meetings, conducting surveys and gathering fee dback
from stakeholders. Public engagement helps build consensus and ensures transparency in
the decision-making process.
Limitations:
• Enabling resolution: The city council must pass an enabling resolution to establish or modify
the powers of an Economic Development Authority (EDA) or a statutory board. This
resolution outlines the roles, responsibilities and limitations of the EDA or a statutory board.
• State statutes: Changes must comply with Minnesota state statutes, particularly those
outlined in chapter 469 of the Minnesota Statutes, which govern EDAs. These statutes set
specific guidelines and limitations on what an EDA or statutory board can and cannot do.
• Public hearing: Before making significant changes, the city council is often required to hold a
public hearing to gather input from the community.
• Review and Approval: Any modifications to the scope of an EDA or a statutory board must
be reviewed and approved by the city council. This process includes considering
recommendations from the EDA or statutory board.
• Legal compliance: All changes must comply with other relevant laws and regulations,
including those related to public finance, land use and economic development
Present considerations:
This report is intended to provide council with the necessary information regarding their
authority to change the purpose and scope of work for statutory boards and commissions. If
council chooses to pursue changes to any of the statutory boards, the path that is needed to
make that change will depend on what the specific change might be. Staff, along with the city
attorney, will most likely need to provide additional review and recommendation on any
proposed changes.
Staff is providing this report to the council in preparation for the statutory board and
commission’s check-in meeting on Oct. 28, 2024, which will include representatives from the
Fire Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Housing
Authority. The purpose of the statutory board and commission check-in meeting is to touch
base with the council on what each body has been working on. The follow-up discussion around
the information in this report will occur at a study session in January 2024.
There are three boards and commissions for which the council could consider changes to its
purpose and scope of work. A summary of their purpose and where each specific board derives
their power is below.
Fire Civil Service Commission
The Fire Civil Service Commission has the authority to oversee the employment, promotion,
discharge, and suspension of all offices and employees within a city’s fire department. This
includes roles such as the chief, assistant chief, inspectors and clerks involved in the fire
prevention and protection.
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Their powers derive from Chapter 420 of the Minnesota Statute, which grants them control and
supervision over these aspects to ensure efficiency and proper functioning of the fire
department. Changing role, authority or scope of this board will require a change in Minnesota
statute.
It should be noted that that the City of St. Louis Park is one of very few cities in Minnesota that
has a Fire Civil Service Commission. Fire Civil Service Commissions used to be more prevalent in
the past. Cities have been moving away from this model and delegating their powers and duties
to the city manager, city administrator or city council as aligned with their specific city
structure.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority has vested powers, duties and obligations to the authority for the
purpose of managing, planning and implementing the city’s low- and moderate-income housing
programs. The body is additionally responsible for: planning and implementing new housing
programs for low- and moderate-income groups, and accepting projects delegated by the EDA.
They can also levy special benefit taxes to support these housing projects, with city council
approval.
In 1970, the City of St. Louis Park first established a Housing Redevelopment Authority. In 1988,
the City of St. Louis Park vested the EDA with many powers previously held by the HRA, and the
old HRA was renamed to the “Housing Authority” (eliminating the “redevelopment” in its
name) and the scope of its responsibilities became more limited. The ordinance shifted to the
EDA many of the statutory powers which are enumerated by statute for an HRA. The new
Housing Authority of St. Louis Park (the “Authority”) was authorized to “exercise all of the
powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Section 469.001 to 469.047” for the purpose “of
implementing the city’s low and moderate housing programs and projects.
Their powers derive from Chapter 469 of the Minnesota Statutes, which grants them the
authority to address substandard, slum or blighted areas and provided housing for low -income
families. Changing role, authority or scope of this board will require an ord inance change.
Increasing scope of the board would remove duties and authority from the EDA; additionally,
there are statutory limitations to consider.
Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on land
use, site plans, conditional use permits, variances and land subdivisions. The commission is also
responsible for playing a key role in shaping the city’s comprehensive plan and ensuring orde rly
development.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing and deciding appeals related to zoning
decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. This includes granting variances, reviewing orders,
requirements, permits, decisions or refusals made under the zoning code. The board also
ensures that zoning regulations are applied fairly and consistently.
Their powers derive from Chapter 462 of the Minnesota Statutes, which provides the legal
framework for the commission’s establishment and operation, granting them advisory authority
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to the city council in all matters wherein powers are assigned to the city council by state law or
city charter concerning land use, comprehensive planning, zoning, plating, changes in streets, or
other matters of a general planning nature and for the Board of Zoning Appeals to hear appeals
and make decisions on zoning matters. Changing role, authority or scope of this board will
require a change in Minnesota statute.
In conclusion, the city council can propose changes to the scope of work for statutory boards,
but there are tradeoffs and limitations. Any changes would need to comply with state statutes
and local ordinances. Additionally, significant changes might require approval from the state
legislature or a vote by the city residents, depending on specific legal framework governing the
city.
Next steps:
There will be a later study session item in January 2024 for council members to provide staff
direction about whether to pursue changes to statutory boards’ scope of work.
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DRAFT minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 28, 2024
1. Statutory boards annual meeƟng preparaƟon discussion.
Mr. Coleman presented the staff report. The statutory boards and council members introduced
themselves. Mia Divecha, Thom Miller and Kyle Wermerskirchen presented on behalf of their
respecƟve boards.
Council Member Dumalag asked Mr. Miller whether their agency plan, public hearings and
tenant advisory minutes are available to the council for review. Mr. Miller stated he is not sure if
that informaƟon is part of city council agenda packets. Ms. Olson clarified that housing
authority meeƟng minutes are included in the housing authority packets. The public hearing
informaƟon is included, with comments, when the housing authority board is approving the
plans. Mr. Coleman added all documented informaƟon is available for the council to review as
needed.
Mr. Miller added one of the members of the commission is a resident of Hamilton House and
has been a great addiƟon to the board, providing much‐needed informaƟon.
Council Member Budd stated she is interested in the housing authority tenant advisory report
but had not seen that informaƟon anywhere. She asked if this commiƩee’s work is ongoing. Ms.
Olson stated yes, adding the resident advisory commiƩee meets annually and gathers input
from residents on housing programs.
Council Member Budd asked if the housing commission has a delegated seat for public housing
residents, as with the resident currently serving. Ms. Olson stated the seat member does not
have to live in public housing, but has to be a program parƟcipant of the housing authority, such
as a voucher holder. Mr. Miller added one of the items the housing authority commission would
like from the council is to act on commission appointments faster, noƟng this posiƟon was open
from May through November.
Council Member Brausen stated this Ɵme frame was when the council was studying boards and
commissions, resulƟng in delayed appointments. He asked if the resident boards could review
items before they come to the housing authority. Mr. Miller stated this issue has not been
pushed forward by any other commissioner except himself.
Council Member Rog asked about the mission of the workplan and stated she could not find a
descripƟon of the purpose of the housing commission in the documents provided to
the council. She stated she would like to see the most current housing commission mandate
before moving forward on discussions about what the council would want from this body. Mr.
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Coleman stated that is a different conversaƟon, but noted the most recent version is in the
report that was given out last week.
Council Member Rog asked if the workplan leverages the skills and talents of the those on the
housing authority commission and maximizes their Ɵme and energy. Mr. Miller stated parƟally,
and added there is a diverse group on the commission, including realtors, an aƩorney and a
resident. He stated there is much interest in learning about public housing and everyone is
engaged, but he noted there could be more engagement as well. Ms. Olson stated the HA Board
would be working on the state Bring it Home rental assistance program which will be
forthcoming.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Agenda Item #6e
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Meeting Date: November 13, 2024
TITLE: Bring it Home Rental Assistance Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action. This report is informational in preparation for further discussion at
the December board meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY:
The Minnesota Housing state rental assistance program, known as Bring it Home, provides tenant‐ and
project‐based rental assistance for cost‐burdened households earning 50% area median income (AMI)
or less. The program is one of many new programs identified in the Minnesota 2023 Housing Bill. Funds
are prioritized for households earning under 30% AMI that include children. The program is funded by
$46 million in state appropriations and a regional sales tax in the metro area. Grant agreements between
Minnesota Housing and voucher administrators will be based on a need formula.
Assistance will be provided equal to the difference between 30% of household income and the rent
charged. An allowance for utilities may be added if not included in the rent. Assistance cannot be more
than 30% of a tenant’s gross income and 120% of the payment standard. Grant funds can be used for
start up costs, rental assistance, admin fees and landlord incentives.
MN Housing shared their methodology and initial estimate of the minimum grant amounts per with
housing authorities. Using American Community Survey (ACS) data, MN Housing determined the number
of eligible households by housing authority service areas. The number of households was multiplied by
the average HAP to determine the amount of money needed to assist all eligible households. The need
amount for each service area was then divided by the total amount needed to come up with a Share of
Need. The Share of Need percentage was multiplied by the total amount of funding to determine each
HA’s allocation. The minimum grant amount St. Louis Park is eligible for is $673,428. MN Housing
estimates that would equate to 42 – 57 vouchers with an annual administrative cost of $60,516 ‐
$80,136.
MN Housing created an internal work group and met with the MN NAHRO work group and HCV
administrators to receive feedback on the program development. Nicole Randall, Housing Assistance
Administrator, was part of this process.
Eligible uses:
Startup costs
Administrative fees
Rental assistance/housing assistance payments (HAP)
Landlord incentives
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Program design
By statute, must prioritize households with children and incomes up to 30% AMI
Can be up to 120% of the current payment standard
Can use existing procedures or alternate procedures
Three options can be considered:
o Option 1: Existing procedures
May follow current Admin Plan
o Option 2: Amended HCV procedures
May propose alternatives to the HCV Admin Plan
Must reach the goal of reaching households most in need or incentivizing
landlords
Must be approved by Minnesota Housing
Minnesota Housing is considering a checklist for preapproved items such as
payment standard up to 120%, inspections and criminal background checks
o Option 3: Alternative plans
May propose to do something completely different than HCV
Funds must be used for rent assistance, admin fees and/or landlord incentives
Additional requirements apply
Project based vouchers (PBV)
May use a portion or all of the funds for PBV
Not required to follow HUD’s PBV requirements
Must be used under Option 2 of Option 3
Minnesota Housing must approve Option 2 or Option 3
NEXT STEPS
Staff will discuss options for the St. Louis Park Bring it Home program with the board at the December
board meeting in preparation for the release of the RFP.
Estimated timeline from MN Housing
November Program guide to MN Housing Board
January Release request for proposal
March Applications due
May Grant selections to the MN Housing Board
June Enter into contracts with Program Administrators
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Nicole Randall, housing assistance administrator
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Check# Bank - Vendor - Date Payable #Property Amount Account
HH -Fascia, Facade & Lintel - bid,sward, & construcito P-1290 cfp2022 -3,868.04 140010000 - Site Improvement
Total 30946 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/30/24 (-3,868.04
6400062038-1 P-1961 scatter 55.00 433000000 - Gas
006403010744-1 P-1966 scatter 202.00 433000000 - Gas
Total 30981 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/02/24 (10/257.00
51-0013967608-8 P-1962 scatter 164.00 432000000 - Electricity
51-0013967608-8 P-1963 scatter 164.00 432000000 - Electricity
51-00107999792-1 P-1964 scatter 67.00 432000000 - Electricity
51-00107999792-1 P-1965 scatter 67.00 432000000 - Electricity
51-4179198-8 P-1967 scatter 202.00 432000000 - Electricity
Total 30982 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001586) - 10/02/24 (10/24)664.00
HH # - Bed Bud Conventional Service P-1968 hamilton 789.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
HH # - Bed Bug Cinventional Serv P-1969 hamilton 789.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
HH # - Bed Bug Cinventional Serv P-1970 hamilton 789.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
Total 30983 (genfund) - Adam's Pest Control, Inc. (v0000030) - 10/03/24 2,367.00
HH - 3 lawn mowings - Sept P-1971 hamilton 600.00 443009000 - Contract-Grounds
Total 30984 (genfund) - Eide (v0000431) - 10/03/24 (10/24)600.00
HH - Annual Monitoring ELA & CA P-1972 hamilton 911.40 443017000 - Contract-Elevator Monitoring
Total 30985 (genfund) - Electronic Installations Inc (v0000434) - 10/03/911.40
30984 (genfund) - Eide (v0000431) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30985 (genfund) - Electronic Installations Inc (v0000434) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30986 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
30946 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/30/24 (10/24) (Voider)
30981 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/02/24 (10/24)
30982 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001586) - 10/02/24 (10/24)
30983 (genfund) - Adam's Pest Control, Inc. (v0000030) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
23030 - HH - Fascia, Facade & Lintel repairs P-1973 cfp2022 3,737.44 140010000 - Site Improvement
Total 30986 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/03/24 (3,737.44
HH - 3 standpipes - lint buildup P-1974 hamilton 340.00 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
Total 30987 (genfund) - Jeff'S SOS Drain & Sewer Ser., Inc. (v0000693) - 340.00
HH - repair supplies P-1975 hamilton 29.69 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
1420 Maryland - repair supplies P-1975 scatter 36.42 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 30988 (genfund) - Jerry's Do It Best Hardware (v0000696) - 10/03/66.11
NAHRO Fall Conference - Brainerd - meals per diem P-1976 hcv 94.99 414000000 - Staff Training
Total 30989 (genfund) - Kline (v0000756) - 10/03/24 (10/24)94.99
1680 Kilmer - 6 50# solar salt P-1977 scatter 88.80 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - 49 50# solar salt P-1978 hamilton 423.50 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 30990 (genfund) - Metro Water Conditioning Inc (v0000885) - 10/0 512.30
NAHRO Fall Conference - Brainerd - meals per diem P-1979 hamilton 94.99 414000000 - Staff Training
Total 30991 (genfund) - Olson (v0001035) - 10/03/24 (10/24)94.99
NAHRO Fall Conference - Brainerd - meals per diem P-1982 hcv 139.24 414000000 - Staff Training
Total 30992 (genfund) - Randall (v0001144) - 10/03/24 (10/24)139.24
NAHRO Fall Conference - Brainerd - meals per diem P-1981 hcv 94.99 414000000 - Staff Training
NAHRO Fall Conference - Brainerd - mileage P-1981 hcv 184.92 414000000 - Staff Training
Total 30993 (genfund) - Reissmann-Doring (v0001160) - 10/03/24 (10/2 279.91
30993 (genfund) - Reissmann-Doring (v0001160) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30988 (genfund) - Jerry's Do It Best Hardware (v0000696) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30989 (genfund) - Kline (v0000756) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30990 (genfund) - Metro Water Conditioning Inc (v0000885) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30991 (genfund) - Olson (v0001035) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30992 (genfund) - Randall (v0001144) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30987 (genfund) - Jeff'S SOS Drain & Sewer Ser., Inc. (v0000693) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
FSS Management Sep 2024 P-1984 fssgrant 5,244.75 423000000 - Tenant Services Contract Costs
KIP Case Management - 3rd Qtr 2024 P-1985 kidspark 3,320.00 311201000 - Tenant Based Subsidy
Total 30994 (genfund) - STEP (v0001366) - 10/03/24 (10/24)8,564.75
RAC meeting expense - Sep 25 P-1986 hamilton 51.62 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Total 30995 (genfund) - Warren (v0001516) - 10/03/24 (10/24)51.62
Sep 2004 - Phone & pad lines P-1983 hamilton 307.81 419007000 - Telephone
Sep 2004 - Phone & pad lines P-1983 hcv 40.01 419007000 - Telephone
Total 30996 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/03/24 (10 347.82
HH # - Bed Bug Conventional Service P-2049 hamilton 789.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
HH - service for ants, rodents, bed bug P-2050 hamilton 259.42 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
Total 30997 (genfund) - Adam's Pest Control, Inc. (v0000030) - 10/10/24 1,048.42
Consulting Services - 9/16/24-9/30/24 P-2048 hamilton 834.38 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Consulting Services - 9/16/24-9/30/24 P-2048 kidspark 166.87 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Consulting Services - 9/16/24-9/30/24 P-2048 hcv 2,002.50 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Consulting Services - 9/16/24-9/30/24 P-2048 stablehm 333.75 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Total 30998 (genfund) - Dashboard Solution Llc (v0000377) - 10/10/24 (3,337.50
Accounting Services month ending 8/31/24 P-2051 hamilton 642.50 417000000 - Accounting Fees
Accounting Services month ending 8/31/24 P-2051 hcv 527.50 417000000 - Accounting Fees
Accounting Services month ending 8/31/24 P-2051 stablehm 150.00 417000000 - Accounting Fees
Accounting Services month ending 8/31/24 P-2051 kidspark 150.00 417000000 - Accounting Fees
Accounting Services month ending 8/31/24 P-2051 genfund 160.00 417000000 - Accounting Fees
30997 (genfund) - Adam's Pest Control, Inc. (v0000030) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
30998 (genfund) - Dashboard Solution Llc (v0000377) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
30999 (genfund) - Hawkins Ash Cpa'S (v0000597) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
30994 (genfund) - STEP (v0001366) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30995 (genfund) - Warren (v0001516) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
30996 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/03/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
Total 30999 (genfund) - Hawkins Ash Cpa'S (v0000597) - 10/10/24 (10/1,630.00
2700 Colorado - Monroe vanity P-2054 scatter 168.97 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 31000 (genfund) - Menards (v0000873) - 10/10/24 (10/24)168.97
2700 Colorado - remove & reset toilet & vanity for floo P-2055 scatter 707.63 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
4240 Raleigh - remove & reset toilet & vanity P-2056 scatter 389.95 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
Total 31001 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/10/24 (10/1,097.58
HH - Maintenance Service Oct 2024 P-2057 hamilton 278.00 443017000 - Contract-Elevator Monitoring
Total 31002 (genfund) - Platinum Standard Elevator Llc (v0001095) - 10/ 278.00
Final billing REAC YW 2023 & OSA State Report P-2058 hamilton 3,625.00 417100000 - Auditing Fees
Final billing REAC YW 2023 & OSA State Report P-2058 hcv 375.00 417100000 - Auditing Fees
Total 31003 (genfund) - Redpath And Company (v0001155) - 10/10/24 (4,000.00
HH #316 - move-out cleaning P-2059 hamilton 630.00 443019000 - Unit Turnaround Contract Cost
Total 31004 (genfund) - S.P. Home And Cleaning Company Llc (v0001211 630.00
4316 Mackey - oven part P-2061 scatter 42.06 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 31005 (genfund) - Sundberg America LLC (v0001391) - 10/10/24 (42.06
Aug 2024 - Salary Reimbursement P-2047 hamilton 44,090.93 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Aug 2024 - Salary Reimbursement P-2047 hcv 13,063.45 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Aug 2024 - Salary Reimbursement P-2047 stablehm 2,303.42 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Aug 2024 - Salary Reimbursement P-2047 kidspark 910.99 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
31006 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31002 (genfund) - Platinum Standard Elevator Llc (v0001095) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31003 (genfund) - Redpath And Company (v0001155) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31004 (genfund) - S.P. Home And Cleaning Company Llc (v0001211) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31005 (genfund) - Sundberg America LLC (v0001391) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31000 (genfund) - Menards (v0000873) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31001 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
Aug 2024 - Salary Reimbursement P-2047 ms5 1,918.34 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
8516 W 25th - recycling collection P-2060 scatter 50.00 434000000 - Garbage/Trash Removal
Total 31006 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/10/24 (10 62,337.13
HH - cleaning supplies P-2052 hamilton 78.18 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - cleaning supplies P-2053 hamilton 196.17 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 31007 (genfund) - ImperialDade (v0001624) - 10/10/24 (10/24)274.35
HH - Bed Bug Conventional Service P-2073 hamilton 1,295.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
HH - Bed Bug Conventional Service P-2074 hamilton 149.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
4106 Randall - treatment ants & wasps P-2075 scatter 199.00 443007000 - Contract-Pest Control
Total 31008 (genfund) - Adam's Pest Control, Inc. (v0000030) - 10/17/24 1,643.00
9015 Club - interior painting P-2076 scatter 1,200.00 443019000 - Unit Turnaround Contract Cost
Total 31009 (genfund) - Apple Painting Inc. (v0000103) - 10/17/24 (10/1,200.00
3365 Alabama - Billing 9/4/24 - 9/26/24 P-2077 scatter 20.10 433000000 - Gas
Total 31010 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/17/24 (10/20.10
HH - dis[posal P-2078 hamilton 60.00 434000000 - Garbage/Trash Removal
Total 31011 (genfund) - Jr'S Appliance Disposal Inc (v0000721) - 10/17/ 60.00
HH #207 - sofa/couch P-2079 hamilton 328.00 434000000 - Garbage/Trash Removal
Total 31012 (genfund) - Junk King (v0000723) - 10/17/24 (10/24)328.00
1642 Dakota - Replace kitchen faucet P-2080 scatter 190.98 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
31011 (genfund) - Jr'S Appliance Disposal Inc (v0000721) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31012 (genfund) - Junk King (v0000723) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31013 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31007 (genfund) - ImperialDade (v0001624) - 10/10/24 (10/24)
31008 (genfund) - Adam's Pest Control, Inc. (v0000030) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31009 (genfund) - Apple Painting Inc. (v0000103) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31010 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
Total 31013 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/17/24 (10/190.98
9015 Club - move-out cleaning P-2069 scatter 810.00 443019000 - Unit Turnaround Contract Cost
Total 31014 (genfund) - S.P. Home And Cleaning Company Llc (v0001211 810.00
HH - oven part P-2070 hamilton 65.16 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 31015 (genfund) - Sundberg America LLC (v0001391) - 10/17/24 (65.16
3365 Alabama - Billing 9/3/24 - 9/25/24 P-2071 scatter 33.13 432000000 - Electricity
Total 31016 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001585) - 10/17/24 (10/24)33.13
HH - Services for Sep 2024 P-2081 hamilton 3,900.00 443099000 - Contract Costs-Other
Total 31017 (genfund) - MKC, Inc. (v0001615) - 10/17/24 (10/24)3,900.00
HH - application reports P-2072 hamilton 62.00 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
SS application reports P-2072 scatter 62.00 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Total 31018 (genfund) - MRI Software (v0001616) - 10/17/24 (10/24)124.00
URP 10/24 64000620381-1 3141 Lou P-2068 scatter 55.00 471501001 - Tenant Utility Payments-Public Housing
Total 31019 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/17/24 (10/55.00
URP 10/24 51-0013967608-8 - 6000 m P-2065 scatter 164.00 471501001 - Tenant Utility Payments-Public Housing
URP 10/24 51-00107999792-1 85 P-2066 scatter 67.00 471501001 - Tenant Utility Payments-Public Housing
URP 10/24 51-4179198-8 2700 Colorad P-2067 scatter 202.00 471501001 - Tenant Utility Payments-Public Housing
Total 31020 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001586) - 10/17/24 (10/24)433.00
31020 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001586) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31015 (genfund) - Sundberg America LLC (v0001391) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31016 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001585) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31017 (genfund) - MKC, Inc. (v0001615) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31018 (genfund) - MRI Software (v0001616) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31019 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
31014 (genfund) - S.P. Home And Cleaning Company Llc (v0001211) - 10/17/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
Nov 2024 Cleaning P-2110 hamilton 2,500.00 443010000 - Contract-Janitorial/Cleaning
Total 31021 (genfund) - CMT Janitorial Services (v0000311) - 10/24/24 (2,500.00
HH - cleaned out main line P-2111 hamilton 195.00 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
Total 31022 (genfund) - Jeff'S SOS Drain & Sewer Ser., Inc. (v0000693) - 195.00
HH #316 - carpet removal & installation P-2112 hamilton 1,650.00 443019000 - Unit Turnaround Contract Cost
4240 Raliegh - bathroom vnyl installation P-2113 scatter 1,100.00 443099000 - Contract Costs-Other
Total 31023 (genfund) - La Van Floor Covering Company (v0000765) - 10 2,750.00
3141 Louisiana - new water heater installed P-2114 scatter 791.34 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
Total 31024 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/24/24 (10/791.34
PH MB Digital Reversion Service 1/1/25-12/31/25 P-2115 hamilton 239.00 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
HCV MB Digital Reversion Service 1/1/25-12/31/25 P-2116 hcv 239.00 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Total 31025 (genfund) - Nan Mckay & Associates Inc (v0000986) - 10/24 478.00
3141 Lousiana - water heater P-2117 scatter 986.57 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 31026 (genfund) - SPS Companies, Inc. (v0001338) - 10/24/24 (10 986.57
Oi Mattison - Compliance Seminar 12/5/24 P-2118 scatter 370.25 414000000 - Staff Training
Total 31027 (genfund) - Us Housing Consultants (v0001486) - 10/24/24 370.25
Computer - Aug 2024 P-2119 hamilton 615.15 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Computer - Aug 2024 P-2119 hcv 343.43 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
31024 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31025 (genfund) - Nan Mckay & Associates Inc (v0000986) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31026 (genfund) - SPS Companies, Inc. (v0001338) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31027 (genfund) - Us Housing Consultants (v0001486) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31028 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31021 (genfund) - CMT Janitorial Services (v0000311) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31022 (genfund) - Jeff'S SOS Drain & Sewer Ser., Inc. (v0000693) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
31023 (genfund) - La Van Floor Covering Company (v0000765) - 10/24/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
Sep 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2120 hamilton 37,059.23 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Sep 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2120 hcv 6,953.88 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Sep 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2120 stablehm -52.23 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Sep 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2120 kidspark 236.29 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Sep 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2120 ms5 1,566.16 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Rent - Aug 2024 P-2121 hamilton 625.00 418000000 - Office Rent
Rent - Aug 2024 P-2121 hcv 625.00 418000000 - Office Rent
Mar 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2124 hamilton 47,989.16 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Mar 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2124 hcv 16,623.03 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Mar 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2124 stablehm 3,258.51 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Mar 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2124 kidspark 1,123.83 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Mar 2024 Salary Reimbursement P-2124 ms5 1,817.57 213500000 - Accrued Payroll & Payroll Taxes
Rent - Oct 2024 P-2125 hamilton 625.00 418000000 - Office Rent
Rent - Oct 2024 P-2125 hcv 625.00 418000000 - Office Rent
Computer - Oct 2024 P-2126 hamilton 615.15 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Computer - Oct 2024 P-2126 hcv 343.43 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Phone & Ipad lines - Oct 2024 P-2127 hamilton 307.81 419007000 - Telephone
Phone & Ipad lines - Oct 2024 P-2127 hcv 40.01 419007000 - Telephone
Total 31028 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/24/24 (10 121,340.41
HH -Fascia, Facade & Lintel - bid,sward, & construcito P-1290 cfp2022 3,868.04 140010000 - Site Improvement
Total 31031 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/30/24 (3,868.04
23030 - HH - facia, facade & lintel repairs P-2847 hamilton 5.99 443099000 - Contract Costs-Other
23030 - HH - facia, facade & lintel repairs P-2847 cfp2022 2,216.57 140010000 - Site Improvement
Total 31033 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/31/24 (2,222.56
HH - winterization of lawn irrigation P-2848 hamilton 181.00 443009000 - Contract-Grounds
Total 31034 (genfund) - Green Acres Sprinkler Company (v0000557) - 10 181.00
31031 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/30/24 (10/24)
31033 (genfund) - Finn Daniels Architects (v0000491) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31034 (genfund) - Green Acres Sprinkler Company (v0000557) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
HH - misc parts P-2849 hamilton 121.51 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 31035 (genfund) - Jerry's Do It Best Hardware (v0000696) - 10/31/ 121.51
1420 Mrayland - remove & install new flooring P-2850 scatter 1,980.00 443099000 - Contract Costs-Other
Total 31036 (genfund) - Mcbroom Contracting Inc. (v0000859) - 10/31/2 1,980.00
Louisiana Crt - 3rd Qtr Subsidy P-2851 louisian 7,709.25 459000000 - Other General Expense
Total 31037 (genfund) - Metroplains Management (v0000886) - 10/31/2 7,709.25
3365 Alabama - duct cleaning P-2852 scatter 699.00 443099000 - Contract Costs-Other
9015 Club Rd - duct cleaning P-2853 scatter 699.00 443099000 - Contract Costs-Other
Total 31038 (genfund) - Mn Air Duct Cleaner (v0000936) - 10/31/24 (10/1,398.00
3017 Oregon - install toilet & repair piping P-2854 scatter 1,525.43 443011000 - Contract-Plumbing
Total 31039 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/31/24 (10/1,525.43
HH - remove rocks from pipe & glued pipe P-2855 hamilton 368.00 443013000 - Contract-HVAC
HH - replace leaking pvc piping P-2856 hamilton 403.00 443013000 - Contract-HVAC
Total 31040 (genfund) - Wenzel Heat & Air Condition, Inc (v0001551) - 1 771.00
3365 Alabama - billing 9/25/24-10/15/24 P-2858 scatter 33.61 432000000 - Electricity
Total 31041 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001585) - 10/31/24 (10/24)33.61
implementation/training/travel P-2857 hamilton 1,893.65 419012000 - Software
implementation/training/travel P-2857 hcv 1,893.66 419012000 - Software
31041 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001585) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31042 (genfund) - Yardi Systems, Inc. (v0001591) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31036 (genfund) - Mcbroom Contracting Inc. (v0000859) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31037 (genfund) - Metroplains Management (v0000886) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31038 (genfund) - Mn Air Duct Cleaner (v0000936) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31039 (genfund) - Muska Plumbing Llc (v0000979) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31040 (genfund) - Wenzel Heat & Air Condition, Inc (v0001551) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31035 (genfund) - Jerry's Do It Best Hardware (v0000696) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
Total 31042 (genfund) - Yardi Systems, Inc. (v0001591) - 10/31/24 (10/3,787.31
RH Temp 9/2/24-10/21/24 P-2859 hamilton 5,202.61 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
RH Temp 9/2/24-10/21/24 P-2859 hcv 5,202.61 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
RH Temp 9/2/24-10/21/24 P-2859 stablehm 1,182.41 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
RH Temp 9/2/24-10/21/24 P-2859 kidspark 236.48 419022000 - Other Misc Admin Expenses
Total 31043 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/31/24 (10 11,824.11
HH Waste Service - Oct 2024 P-2133 hamilton 2,064.80 434000000 - Garbage/Trash Removal
Total 2400001 (genfund) - Aspen Waste Systems (v0000126) - 10/31/24 2,064.80
2732 Blackstone - supplies P-2136 scatter 21.75 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - supplies P-2136 hamilton 15.13 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - supplies P-2136 hamilton 302.78 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - Supplies P-2136 hamilton 32.49 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
1420 Maryland - supplies P-2136 scatter 91.10 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
3330 Aquila - supplies P-2136 scatter 32.54 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
3330 Aquila - supplies P-2136 scatter 19.51 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
3365 Alabama - supplies P-2136 scatter 144.45 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - supplies P-2136 hamilton 97.05 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - supplies P-2136 hamilton 63.36 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
3365 Alabama - supplies P-2136 scatter 219.20 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
6429 Franklin - supplies P-2136 scatter 17.32 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
HH - supplies P-2136 hamilton 47.69 442001000 - Maintenance Materials
Total 2400002 (genfund) - Home Depot Credit Services (v0000634) - 10/ 1,104.37
HH Gas Service - 09/26/24-10/28/24 P-2137 hamilton 709.29 433000000 - Gas
Total 2400003 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/31/24 (1 709.29
2400002 (genfund) - Home Depot Credit Services (v0000634) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
2400003 (genfund) - Centerpoint Energy (v0000285) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
31043 (genfund) - City of St. Louis Park (v0001618) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
2400001 (genfund) - Aspen Waste Systems (v0000126) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
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Bank=genfund AND mm/yy=10/2024-10/2024 AND Check Date=10/01/2024-10/31/2024 AND All Checks=Yes AND Include Voids=All Checks
HH Elec Service - 8/26/24-9/25/24 P-2138 hamilton 7,699.95 432000000 - Electricity
Total 2400004 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001585) - 10/31/24 (10/24)7,699.95
275,278.71
2400004 (genfund) - Xcel Energy (v0001585) - 10/31/24 (10/24)
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