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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 6 1 including one managed by CommonBond, and the misconceptions when such a unit was 2 constructed versus the changed perceptions once actually operating. 3 4 Mr. Hamilton expressed excitement about the design side of future senior housing 5 opportunities; the challenge to overcome risks and develop the desired product for the baby 6 boomer generation; and acknowledging that existing products were not receiving much interest 7 from that generation. 8 9 Chair Maschka thanked Ms. Burjold and Mr. Hamilton for their informative and timely 10 presentations. 11 12 10.Information Reports and Other Business (Verbal Reports by Staff and Board Members) 13 14 a.Foreclosure Update 15 attached hereto and made a part hereof Mr. Trudgeon provided bench handouts, , providing 16 updated and comparison information on residential foreclosures, based on sheriff’s sale 17 information available through Ramsey County, dated 2008 - 2011. Mr. Trudgeon noted the 18 great correlation of foreclosed homes and the City’s ongoing and repeat code enforcement 19 issues; advising that staff was attempting to be more proactive, rather than reactive, through 20 direct contact with banks. However, Mr. Trudgeon noted that the banks and their staff were 21 overwhelmed as well. 22 23 Additional Staff Notes 24 Mr. Trudgeon announced the single-family residential development – Josephine Woods – of 25 twenty-eight (28) homes being developed in Roseville by Pulte Homes; with an average price 26 of $400,000 depending on amenities. Mr. Trudgeon advised that Pulte anticipated constructing 27 four (4) model homes immediately; and hope to close by the end of the year. Mr. Trudgeon 28 noted that this was a Greenfield development, and had been a good project to-date. As part of 29 that development discussion, 30 31 Mr. Trudgeon noted that the discussion had once again arisen on the potential connection of 32 County Road C-2, determined to be a separate and ongoing discussion. 33 34 Mr. Trudgeon announced that the Community Development Department’s Kara Hower was 35 leaving the City of Roseville staff to pursue other opportunities; noting that she provided staff 36 support for the HRA as well, especially for the annual Home and Garden Fair. While 37 intending to fill the position again, Mr. Trudgeon advised that the vacancy provided some 38 opportunities for him and Ms. Kelsey to pursue. 39 40 b.Living Smarter Marketing Update 41 Ms. Kelsey updated members on the program, including more banners beyond City Hall to the 42 OVAL; the success of the vibrant banners; and the availability for the HRA to obtain fourteen 43 (14) banner spots along County Road B-2 and Larpenteur Avenue, along with City Hall spots, 44 that were formerly used by the Roseville Visitors Association (RVA), pending City Council 45 approval of their sign permit. Ms. Kelsey noted that this would provide additional presence for 46 the “Living Smarter” marketing campaign. 47 48 Ms. Kelsey provided members with an update on social media efforts for the marketing 49 campaign and the success of those efforts and interest shown to-date, with most interest shown 50 in ways to shorten commutes and green remodeling tips. 51 52 Ms. Kelsey reviewed the intended marketing efforts as the 2010 budget was used up and plans 53 for the 2011 budget, and marketing efforts and specific issues. 54