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During the meeting the vice chair said the closed session was held \"as permitted by section 13 d 0.05, sub Subdivision 3c, to discuss the subject related to the potential sale of the following parcels of land on 25 Dash 029 Dash 1425 1425.\" The transcript records the parcel identifier in that phrasing; the HRA did not provide additional publicly available parcel detail or a motion outcome in open session. The board then reconvened and adjourned the regular meeting.

No motion or vote record describing a sale, price, purchaser or next steps was disclosed in open session. The transcript shows the HRA returned to regular business and accepted a motion to adjourn; the record does not report further public action on the parcels discussed in closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cook County Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) - 17 Sep 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The HRA entered a closed session under a statutory citation to discuss the potential sale of specific parcels; meeting resumed with no public action recorded on the disposition.","taxTitle","Cook County, Minnesota","taxId",73148,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979310,"HRA exploring energy-efficiency loans and partnerships with state and regional providers",93,268000,361000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd&start=268&end=361","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/5979310/Cook-County/Minnesota/HRA-exploring-energy-efficiency-loans-and-partnerships-with-state-and-regional-providers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979310-fb81b9c6763bc9521a795cad111a35ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1774819879&Signature=RId44D9Ms4Trqcp1QWa~KgpS0Sa0sgR620tkRZEvTIhMyJRF-cyUIerWcx5Dt0NB~8PCuE7cDndSLHCCD~PzeiQQaD8yUabj9gX-wP5irY58H1ax1j38JW7KvAZjdvFXsFxHZnCqDBchD~4TFCZ~ibm09y1SGFG191eg236xr0cx2suLbg6vws8~-zbei4qURNXxtxD4ytCf97GvWB3HDZKZcMfr81u2GvEUjP2QFkqvrtv3YMOCIzKUkm9c~7owH72sWtm~camfF8W1N5xJcQ9gnrq0aZmOWnNf2HBpJJGAegI4dpIpkyPsX4DEhAGV4EvrPVRoOxJeAMxIOlWMmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HRA staff are pursuing partnerships and financing options to support energy-efficiency upgrades for existing and new housing, the authority heard. Jeff, the HRA director, said he has talked with the Center for Energy and Environment (MCEE), CIRTS and local utilities including Arrowhead Cooperative Electric and Simpa about loan programs and technical resources.

\"MCEE actually does provide, different loans, low interest loans, the energy plus program,\" Jeff said, describing a program the director discussed with the group. He said MCEE and other organizations indicated they \"work across the state\" and would assist communities in the region. The director added he is continuing conversations with local banks while also pursuing specialized loan products and technical assistance that local banks may not offer.

Jeff said conversations are ongoing about rehab and new-construction opportunities and that local utilities have been contacted about partnership options. No loan commitments or local programs were approved at the meeting; staff will report back as discussions progress.","The HRA director said he has contacted statewide and regional energy organizations, including the Center for Energy and Environment, and local electric co-ops to explore low-interest loan programs and rehabilitation opportunities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979314,"HRA holds public sessions on residential open-space overlay district; two county meetings set Sept. 29 and 30",75,374000,449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd&start=374&end=449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd/thumbnail_374000.jpg","/articles/5979314/Cook-County/Minnesota/HRA-holds-public-sessions-on-residential-open-space-overlay-district-two-county-meetings-set-Sept-29-and-30","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979314-7aa6186bff373c2924f380899e7eb45d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774819879&Signature=NNRezaumJ~Pvu2whYGWTBQqvhqkpNrONKKjTMdc08V2XuXM0QGko7tACu-JxLpoKNB5ixngwu7uVxRncfNfhVE2eV6hQbolT9FcvCHjLfp6ujjLpiVeBlh7VEkzZ2MoB7BnVE9ao6uR92FgGCj0T9jUl4nWGpg8ADnubRPKCcJcJqls6ihSd5Io19nW8ESMkHv2HGXuzBasD-6Ic-g4XRXi1u3RA--Cnnxz8H-KVx3ms~R5gCy8AGE6bbcOstp247Q1wiqNdlM9yio84MSu8ekC2~ESC1bx18x1XM1wMZx3D7gJIDgf9Gghdq1B4rRBldiOiyPvE5U4LUxk7pDfOSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HRA staff said outreach on the residential open-space overlay district — referred to in the meeting as ROSO — has included three of five planned community meetings, and two more public sessions are scheduled Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Jeff, the HRA director, said meetings to date have clarified where the overlay could apply and that confusion among residents about scope is common.

\"For a lot of those folks, if you don't live in, a public road, but if you live in, like, a, US Forest Service road or if you live on a DNR road, it doesn't apply,\" Jeff said, explaining that eligibility generally requires access from a county road or state highway. He said the outreach has helped correct misunderstandings among attendees who feared large-scale development near their properties.

Upcoming public sessions include Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. at Schroeder Town Hall, which will dovetail with Schroeder's zoning discussion later that night, and Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the courthouse for a wrap-up public comment and education session. Jeff said he expected a large turnout for the Sept. 30 meeting. The outreach effort is intended to educate property owners about the overlay's requirements, how eligibility is determined and where the overlay might enable different housing patterns.","Staff reported three of five ROSO outreach meetings have taken place; organizers emphasized the overlay applies only where county or state roads provide access and reminded residents of two upcoming public meetings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979318,"HRA director to report back on assisted-living and elder-care stakeholder outreach",43,112000,155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd&start=112&end=155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/5979318/Cook-County/Minnesota/HRA-director-to-report-back-on-assisted-living-and-elder-care-stakeholder-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979318-f2351b73e466e8ff31f8d081811f876a/orig.mp4?Expires=1774819879&Signature=gDwt~14bMWe0tadKSt9WRnqA4YeZgZwGjptHMCZO~6qr5aCS4GviRsJQlMpqMIgAf7boEOFB7M-E9Rrc-5c~K~MkhFh8YTas7Rp8EjHP4rO~JvV9BVGsUc7WJfcfJzOpMCy2pdaKhGILsV2gv~TO9Z1aGA6OVU97o7g7wX4Gck-AOVm-zHWK5XyJofyxMzOEXqbfs8zko6HcH7v0X9Clz9B-fVUtcIrBmXTXlclrwp1ikB6JWw1963kVkDaf-MsV5xCWlDltOSR6kmAsWV3jxNJk8DSrOr-2Ym4ar53uZPyZrcIzeqJMefpx9amH4UOkw-wii2B9VLL8Hz0l3y-tTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Housing and Redevelopment Authority was told staff are conducting outreach with regional stakeholders to assess prospects for assisted-living and elder-care housing in the county. Jeff, the HRA director, said he has been meeting with partners and plans to present a detailed update at the October or November meeting.

\"I continue to meet with stakeholders in our region and in our local area to talk about the, possibility of some assisted living and elder care,\" Jeff said, adding that his goal is to \"get a temperature feel amongst our partners\" before returning to the full board. He told commissioners the later report will collect the meetings' details so commissioners do not each have to attend multiple separate conversations.

No formal proposals, funding requests or site-specific plans were presented at the meeting. The director indicated the forthcoming report will detail where outreach has gone and what next steps the board may need to consider.","The HRA director said he is meeting with regional partners to \"take a temperature\" on assisted living and elder-care options and will present a fuller report to the board in October or November.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":103,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":106,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979323,"HRA director says local housing trust fund and countywide plan are coming; developer interest noted in Grand Marais",595,707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5793214-ecf92fffedf6547cb4a0bba474e04efd&start=112&end=707","/articles/5979323/Cook-County/Minnesota/HRA-director-says-local-housing-trust-fund-and-countywide-plan-are-coming-developer-interest-noted-in-Grand-Marais","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979323-4577aa9fc18beb2a8d908bc6037bf98d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774819879&Signature=oslCw5GrNR4ONktda64TOvikTkxjtVoQUFEJBehGnB1Er-oaUy7nN~WkBgnu6JnyLu9UowMgN2RVbX2WidBVO6MXlCXeRQI1NFK6MFBRPg82ilH6g36SJQMWdvm3~UNYi2PEkPe1zKdxz4hskbwDjB-ocE2-H9IY0i9eMinbkqDgbpfI3i6ycYWvKpPIyCXkwoUtudGFjTyW48bg5oYWql342ZZKJgobXJUggTOu2XEN4cec3THKBaVOFuBsZrOXK137zikxLT8b413H8GAScUwi6otP5GEhKle466vc0E3~g8JFiWSBBIKeDTzUaCClFbWmSXlGLn4h5nxIe2HgOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Housing and Redevelopment Authority heard on Wednesday that staff have begun steps toward creating a local housing trust fund and pursuing a countywide housing plan, and that a private developer has discussed a possible nine-unit single-family project in Grand Marais. Jeff, the HRA director, said he has met with the Minnesota Housing Partnership and other regional groups and expects future grant opportunities to support planning and community engagement.

The HRA director told commissioners the trust fund is in its early stages and that the board will need to provide input and approvals as the work progresses. \"I met with the Minnesota Housing Partnership. And we're starting the process, the initial steps of the process to create the local housing trust fund,\" he said.

The countywide housing plan work is also at an exploratory stage. Jeff said Minnesota Housing Partnership and a Midwest regional organization have offered resources and potential grants to help the HRA compile existing housing data, gather new information and run community engagement. He said those resources could help the authority \"stitch out information that we've already previously collected about housing in general and gather new information and collect, of course, the input from the community as well in the county county wide.\" The director said more details will follow as grant conversations continue.

Separately, the director said he and local partners had met with a Minneapolis developer and representatives from North Shore Surveying about a potential site inside the city of Grand Marais for as many as nine single-family homes. Jeff said engineers are expected to be involved next based on feedback from the meeting. \"We had a great discussion,\" he said, adding that the conversation covered transportation needs and infrastructure challenges tied to building more units.

Board members raised practical concerns tied to planning and site data. Jeff noted that he had hoped to obtain GIS utility data from the city of Grand Marais but that the city does not have those layers available, and that obtaining them could require outside funding. When asked for a cost estimate, he said, \"My guess is it would be less than $20,000.\" Commissioners discussed possible partners to fund or accelerate that work.

The report concluded with the director saying he will return to the HRA with more concrete proposals and requests for approvals as grant opportunities and planning steps solidify.","HRA Director Jeff reported the authority is starting work on a local housing trust fund and exploring a countywide housing plan with grant support; a Minneapolis developer also discussed a potential nine-home site in Grand Marais.","actionData","errors"]

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