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City Council Minutes — 05/13/02 Page 6 of government, and suggested a revenue bond program in lieu of an HRA. He also was concerned about an HRA Board if it did not consist of a majority of elected officials. Kysylyczyn asked about dedicated federal funding programs for HRA's. Ed Burrell, resident, expressed concerns about an HRA. He believes creating a Roseville HRA now is premature. He also outlined potential use of CDBG funds in lieu of creating an HRA. He noted a potential increase of $300,000 in Roseville residents' tax levy if an HRA is created. Finally he noted ethics concerns with other HRA's. Maschka asked about general obligation bonds. Kough spoke in favor of an HRA hearing. Kysylyczyn asked Miller to reply to Burrell's comments. Schroeder spoke in favor of the resolution calling for a public hearing. Klausing expressed concerns whether an HRA was the best way to address Roseville's housing needs. Kysylyczyn spoke in favor of the motion and in favor of an HRA. He expressed support for a dedicated group of housing experts serving as HRA board members. Kough moved, Schroeder seconded, adoption of a resolution to schedule a public hearing on June 10, 2002 to address the question of the need for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority to function in the City of Roseville, and to further direct the City Manager to publish the notice of public hearing the week of May 20, 2002 in the local legal newspaper. Roll Call, Ayes: Schroeder, Klausing, Kough and Kysylyczyn. Nays: Maschka. D. Seek Council Direction Regarding Attorney Attorney Contracts Contracts — Civil and Prosecution Maschka cited the cost of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP). Kysylyczyn moved, Schroeder seconded, to issue RFPs for prosecution and city attorney contracts and return to City Council in July, 2002. Roll Call, Ayes: Schroeder, Kough and Kysylyczyn. Nays: Klausing and Maschka.