Special Meeting Minutes 03-16-26HOPKINS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South.
Board Chairperson Hanlon called the meeting to order with board members Ben
Goodlund, Brian Hunke, Aaron Kuznia and Heidi Garrido attending. Others attending
included City Manager Mike Mornson, Assistant City Manager Casey Casella, City
Attorney Scott Riggs and City Clerk Amy Domeier.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Kuznia.
Motion Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Goodlund, Kuznia, Hunke, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion Approve Consent Agenda.
1. Approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 HRA Meeting.
2. Authorization of write-off of uncollected debt from past public housing residents.
Ayes: Goodlund, Kuznia, Hunke, Garrido, Hanlon.
Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2026 Public Housing Operating Budget
2. 2026 Capital Funds Program
HRA Executive Director, Muse Mohammed, presented on both items. He began with
achievements the HRA was recognized for including the organization’s High Performer
Status given by U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and
receiving the Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Grant. He then explained HUD’s
requirements for the City to receive the annual funding for both items.
The public hearing for the 2026 Public Housing Operating Budget was opened and
closed at 6:44 p.m.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
HOPKINS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Motion Open and close the public hearing.
Ayes: All Present.
Nays: None.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion Approve Resolution 560 – 2026 Public Housing Operating Budget.
Ayes: All Present.
Nays: None.
The public hearing for the 2026 Capital Funds Program was opened and closed at 6:46
p.m.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion Open and close the public hearing.
Ayes: All Present.
Nays: None.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion Approve Resolution 561 – 2026 Capital Funds Program.
Ayes: All Present.
Nays: None.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the HRA and upon a motion by Garrido,
second by Goodlund, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristine Kostuck, Administrative Assistant