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• CHAPTER 16 <br /> 1. Elements of an HRA <br /> Minn.Stat.§§469.001 to An HRA is a public corporation with power to undertake certain types of <br /> 469.047. housing and redevelopment or renewal activities. While state legislation <br /> "creates"a housing and redevelopment authority in each city, it is up to the <br /> city council to formally establish an HRA before it can do business and use <br /> Minn.stat.§469.003. its powers. Once a council legally establishes an HRA, it may undertake <br /> certain types of planning and community development activities on its own <br /> with council approval. <br /> Minn.Stat.§469.003,subs.1. To create a housing and redevelopment authority,the city council must,by <br /> resolution,make the following findings required by law: <br /> Substandard, slum or blighted areas that cannot be redeveloped without <br /> governmental assistance; or, <br /> A shortage of affordable,decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling <br /> accommodations available to low-income individuals and families. <br /> Minn.stat §469 003,subds 2, The council must pass this resolution after a public hearing. A copy of this <br /> 4. resolution must go to the commissioner of DEED. <br /> 2. Area of operation <br /> 1 Minn.Stat.§469.004,subds.1, The area of operation of a city HRA is the corporate limits of the city. <br /> 2. County and multi-county HRAs operate in areas that include all the political <br /> subdivisions within the county or counties, except they may not undertake <br /> any project within the boundaries of a city that has not adopted a resolution <br /> authorizing the county or multi-county HRA to exercise powers within that <br /> city. <br /> Minn Stat.§469.004,subs 5. Establishment of a county or multi-county HRA precludes the formation of <br /> city HRAs,unless the county or multi-county HRA and the commissioner of <br /> DEED agree to let the city form one. <br /> 3. Membership <br /> Minn.Stat.§469.003,subd.6. An HRA consists of five commissioners who are residents of the city. The <br /> mayor appoints and the council approves the members who serve five-year, <br /> staggered terms. City councilmembers often serve on the HRA. The entire <br /> membership of an HRA may consist of councilmembers. <br /> • <br /> HANDBOOK FOR MINNESOTA CITIES 16-5 <br /> This chapter last revised 12/15/2004 <br />