06/08/2021 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
JUNE 8, 2021
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN ROOM—EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
III. ATTORNEY UPDATE ON LITIGATION STATUS
IV. DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CDA) UPDATE
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Information Memo
June 8, 2021 Eagan Special City Council Workshop
III. Attorney Update on Litigation Status
Facts:
The City Council will receive an update on litigation status of lawsuits filed against the
City of Eagan. The meeting will be closed to the public, as allowed by State Statute.
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Agenda Information Memo
June 8, 2021 Special City Council Workshop
IV. Dakota County CDA Update
Direction for Consideration:
Review and comment on a presentation from Dakota County Community Development Authority
Executive Director Tony Schertler on the short-and long-term strategic planning efforts for the CDA.
Facts:
The Dakota County Community Development Agency serves as the housing authority for
the City of Eagan.
Periodically, its Executive Director attends a special City Council Workshop to provide an
update on CDA activities to the City Council and receive feedback on certain issues the
CDA is addressing.
The Dakota County Community Development Agency is in the initial stages of a strategic
planning effort to determine its short- and long-range plans for housing.
The two government entities, City of Eagan and the CDA, generally must work together
as City Council guides land use decisions and the CDA provides the financial tools for
affordable housing within the City, such as tax credits, HOME and community
development block grants that support affordable housing development.
The Dakota County Community Development Agency will present data and background
information for a discussion on future planning efforts for both affordable housing and
senior housing in the City of Eagan.
Policy Questions for Consideration
Is there feedback the City Council would like to provide to the CDA regarding its future
plans for both affordable housing and senior housing in the City of Eagan?
Are there existing areas of the City or properties that may be worthy of consideration
for either senior housing or affordable housing, regardless of whether they may be
publicly or privately owned?
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IV.-1 Presentation – Dakota County CDA Eagan Update
EAGAN UPDATETony Schertler, CDA Executive DirectorJune 8, 2021
2,931 units of housing497 in EaganEstimated 20-year Capital Improvement needs – Eagan properties onlySenior Housing > $20 millionWorkforce Housing > $10 millionLincoln Place > $1 millionCDA HOUSING PORTFOLIO
SENIOR HOUSINGO’Leary ManorLakeside PointeOakwoodsOakwoods East245 unitsServes seniors age 62+Incomes below 80% AMIA third of seniors served in the CDA’s program have Social Security as their only source of income
WORKFORCE HOUSINGOak Ridge200 unitsServes families with childrenIncomes below 60% AMIAverage income: $30,000Residents work mostly in the service sectorErin PlaceNorthwood Riverview RidgeLakeshore
Little Free LibrariesLocated at all workforce townhome sites. Partner with Dakota County Libraries to get some donated books. This ribbon cutting was at Northwood Townhomes in Eagan.
YOUTH SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGLincoln Place24 unitsServes young adults ages 18-24 who are homelessOn-site services provided by Wilder Foundation Services funded by Dakota CountyOpened in 2010
PUBLIC HOUSING323 units (28 in Eagan)120 units have transitioned ownership through a HUD process (Section 18) As Section 18 units turnover, the CDA will be selling these propertiesCurrently partnering with Habitat for Humanity for nine units in the overall portfolioProceeds will be used to create new affordable housing35528820801692871211 1111510Apple Valley Burnsville Eagan Farmington Hastings Inver GroveHeightsLakeville MendotaHeightsRosemount West St. PaulPublic HousingSection 18
Gateway PlaceWest St. Paul54 units 21 Studio & 33 one‐bedroom unitsWorkforce Housing for one or two‐person households earning below 60% AMI. RentsStudio: $750 One‐bedroom: $850Opening October 2021
Nicols PointeEagan24 units 55+ affordable senior housing with Veteran’s Preference model
Lexington FlatsEaganNew Construction50 units – 3 units set aside for homeless Mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom unitsMWF PropertiesFully funded
Aster House ApartmentsEaganNew Construction204 units Mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom unitsReal Estate EquitiesFully fundedOpening Summer 2022
FUTURE NEEDMarket rate = above 80% AMIAffordable = 40-80% AMISubsidized = below 40% AMI
HOMEOWNERSHIPCDA ProgramsHomebuyer EducationPre-Purchase CounselingForeclosure PreventionMedian home sale price in Eagan = $365,000 (April)
HOMEOWNER PROGRAMSHome Improvement Loans Weatherization Grants0% interest loans to qualified homeownersLoan amount – up to $35,000CDA staff provide assistance with bid specs and inspection of completed workOver the past five years, 34 loans were provided to Eagan homeowners (over $800,000 investment)Grants to improve energy efficiency in homesCDA staff conduct energy audits, bid work to be done and inspect the contractor’s workOver the past five years, 46 Eagan homeowners have been assisted with weatherization grants (approx. $200,000 investment)