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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />City Administrator Wolfe questioned how payments were structured. Mr. Helveg replied all <br />checks are written to the homeowner with the expectation that they would use it to purchase new <br />affordable housing. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Barton asked Mr. Helveg what is done if a mortgage exists <br />on a current home. Mr. Helveg replied it is similar to the purchase of any other home. <br /> <br />CounciImember Holden questioned whether lot improvements made by the homeowner were <br />reimbursable expenses. Mr. Helveg replied those items are real estate and once in the ground it <br />belongs to the land owner; however, on most relocations, the person can usually remove these <br />items. <br /> <br />CounciImember Holden asked if a manufactured home were available for sale in another lot, <br />could the County or City purchase the existing home for sale, clear the lot and move the owner's <br />home on to it. Mr. Helveg replied this could possibly be a reasonable alternative. <br /> <br />CounciImember Holden asked about the $12 fee paid by the homeowner. Community <br />Development Director Barton replied the fee is paid annually by the residents of mobile home <br />parks. She stated the new law requires them to pay this into a fund associated with park closures. <br />She explained that the state fund then pays a fixed amount to the displaced homeowners. This <br />program is completely separate from the acquisition and relocation associated with a public <br />project. <br /> <br />CounciImember Grant asked if any hard and fast rules exist that could be passed along to the <br />mobile home owners. Mr. Helveg replied there are statutes and regulations that must be <br />followed, but there is a lot of flexibility in the requirements. <br /> <br />CounciImember Grant summarized that each individual situation would be evaluated to ensure <br />adequate compensation. <br /> <br />CounciImember McClung stated he would like something more concrete for the residents of <br />Arden Manor. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead questioned whether there were situations where the homeowner was left at a <br />disadvantage. Mr. Helveg replied he has never seen this happen. He stated the new home is of <br />equal or higher value. <br /> <br />City Administrator Wolfe offered the Arden Manor residents a tape of this presentation if they <br />are interested. She stated this meeting is also available on web cast. <br /> <br />C. Motion to Authorize Staff to Submit Comments on the Interstate 694 Environmental <br />Assessment to MnlDOT on Behalf of the City of Arden Hills <br /> <br />