Sharon Christensen
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 3:48
- Avg per meeting
- 0:57
- Segments
- 40
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Top issues during term (16)(Development)
Affordable redevelopment of 7517 Humboldt Avenue South
Any TIF award would likely exceed the $2.685 million approved for the earlier version, and Housing Trust Fund dollars could add to the public commitment.
Nicollet Avenue reconstruction this summer
$2 million in state funding reduces the local burden for the Nicollet Avenue rebuild.
290-unit development adjacent to Veterans Park
The developer plans to pay for sanitary sewer upgrades itself — the city isn't expected to fund them.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Priorities Update
Could affect the property-tax treatment of affordable housing projects receiving city trust fund dollars.
HRA grant transfer to Apartment Remodeling Program
$55,000 moves from the HRA to the EDA's Apartment Remodeling Program; no new taxpayer cost.
Transformation Loan Program guidelines and funding
Loans target projects up to $200,000 in cost, with the fixed loan amount calibrated to remain an effective incentive.
Comprehensive Plan update consultant selected
Contract cost not stated in the minutes.
Bring It Home program launch delay
The city's 2026 affordable housing aid allocation is $699,000, up from $653,000 in 2025.
Emergency rental assistance through VEAP
$50,000 committed; $12,000 spent as of last week, with more possibly coming.
Anytime Fitness conversion at Richfield Shoppes North
No city cost — a vacant storefront gets a new tenant, with the owners funding the required bike racks themselves.
Property maintenance at the 14th Avenue lot
Cleanup costs fall on the city for now, though buyers are typically asked to clean up lots.
First new-construction duplex in Richfield since zoning change
The lot sells for $81,500 — below appraised value — because the plan hits city housing goals.
Affordable Homeownership via New Home Program
$240,000 from the affordable housing trust fund, a state matching grant, and anticipated CDBG funding.
Demolition of 6804 14th Avenue South
$22,304 for demolition, versus $41,530 with a county grant if deconstructed.
Metal detector rental program for property owners
Free to residents, with $50/day penalties for late returns to keep the program honest.
Herspace, LLC Encroachment at 6440 Nicollet Avenue
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Christensen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution approving development agreement with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity — 7517 Humboldt Avenue South
CUP and Site Plan for 290-unit development at 6501 Portland Avenue
Contract for Private Development with the buyers
Consider the adoption of a resolution amending the Bylaws of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to adjust the order of operations.
Voting record (2)(Development)
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