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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Page 5 1 further consideration needed to be considered by the HRA on inspection of commercial 2 properties; and questioned whether the City should not have some aspect of code 3 enforcement pertinent to commercial properties, noting that complaints were fielded at the 4 staff level, and opined that commercial properties should be held to the same standards as 5 residential properties. 6 7 Impacts to Roseville with potential development of the TCAAP Site in Arden Hills 8 Member Pust suggested the addition of a new item on the Work Plan for determining what the 9 City of Roseville HRA’s role was should the TCAAP development move forward for a 10 Vikings Stadium, with such a major development in Roseville’s back yard and how it would 11 impact public infrastructure and commercial businesses. Member Pust noted that the Roseville 12 Visitor’s Association (RVA) was supportive of that site for the stadium given the positive 13 impacts on the area hospitality industry; however, she opined that it was a political discussion 14 and that the HRA should have a view and position. 15 16 Marketing Efforts/Website Updates 17 Chair Maschka noted the need to continue inner-ring suburb and affordability marketing, such 18 as the recent article on the young family moving to Roseville. Chair Maschka suggested more 19 promotions for younger families in obtaining a mortgage entry prices on ramblers in the 20 community. 21 22 Ms. Kelsey noted the need to emphasize the proximity of Roseville to both St. Paul and 23 Minneapolis; and the lower property taxes of Roseville compared with other communities 24 experiencing double-digit increases. 25 26 Member Quam suggested another vital selling point for families with young children included 27 the great and easy access to area schools and daycare. 28 29 Member Pust concurred, and suggested that schools and daycare information be highlighted on 30 the HRA website, opining that it would also serve as a unique and forward-thinking item for 31 mention, and would say something about the community itself. 32 33 Ms. Kelsey noted that to-date, the HRA website did not include anything on affordable 34 childcare, but did include information related to area school districts. Ms. Kelsey asked that 35 Member Quam provide resources and contacts for those services mentioned to link viewers to 36 them. 37 38 Member Quam advised that there was a fantastic child care resource center in the City of Little 39 Canada that was funded by tax dollars and could respond to many questions of parents, 40 including day care cost comparisons; and volunteered to forward the information to staff. 41 Member Quam opined that the Roseville area offered great day care opportunities. 42 43 Member Pust and Chair Maschka concurred with the phenomenal list of area day cares; and 44 them also serving as one of the top small businesses in the area. 45 46 Motion: Member Majerus moved, seconded by Member Elkins to approve the 2011 47 RHRA Work Plan as presented and detailed in the Request for HRA Action dated 48 January 18, 2011; and revised to include the following additions: 49 Consider rental licensing for larger residential buildings (4 plus units); 50 Consider expansion of the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) to encourage 51 code enforcement for commercial properties; 52 Invite and host the City Council for a joint meeting at an HRA meeting to focus on 53 issues specific to the HRA and City 54 Review and discuss impacts to Roseville if and when the Arden Hills’ TCAAP Property 55 develops (e.g. Vikings Stadium?)