Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Approve the minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular meeting.

Approve the authorization of write-off of uncollectible debt from past public housing residents.

The HRA currently has 8 tenant accounts with outstanding balances deemed uncollectible. These accounts are associated with previous residents who vacated Dow Towers between 2024 – 2025 due to relocation, death or transitioning to long term care. In order to close these accounts and properly reconcile the financial records for the fiscal year ending March 31st 2026, The HRA board must adopt a resolution authorizing the removal of these balances from the books. A total of $11,979.97 will be written off across 8 tenant accounts. The HRA will pursue collection of outstanding tenant debts exceeding $25.00 by filing claims through the Minnesota Revenue Recapture program.

2026 Public Housing Operating Budget

MOTION TO Approve Resolution 560, approving the Operating Budget for period beginning on April 1st 2026. Each year the HRA is required by HUD to develop and approve a budget for the operation of the 76 units of Hopkins HRA-owned Public Housing at Dow Towers. HUD currently distributes an operating subsidy based on the calendar year rather than the HRA fiscal year. For 2026, we will receive operating subsidy funding from HUD to assist in the general operations at Dow Towers. Currently, we are anticipating receiving approximately 85 percent of eligible operating subsidy. Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR 903.17 requires Housing Authorities to conduct a public hearing to discuss the plan and invite public comments.

2026 Capital Funds Program

MOTION TO Approve Resolution 561 authorizing the acceptance and use of the 2026 Capital Funds. The HRA has been notified of the upcoming availability of the 2026 Annual Capital Fund. The exact funding allocation for 2026 has not been announced or finalized by HUD. Consistent with recent federal budget patterns, the HRA is projecting that Congress may appropriate level funding comparable to prior years. HRA staff have identified priority capital improvement areas to address agency needs including fire safety enhancements, security improvements, interior dwelling improvements, and completion of a RAD feasibility study. Approval of this resolution will authorize the HRA to accept Capital Fund program funding from HUD once the award is officially announced to Housing Authorities nationwide.